Relationships can sometimes be difficult and the small elements of compromise and sacrifice that make it this way can actually be the key to success. While you are learning how to get your ex back try to remember this and know that done the right way the compromise and sacrifice are no problem at all.

Fixing a broken relationship is never easy but if you take the advice in this article, you should be getting your ex back within a week.

Believe me I know exactly how hard a relationship break up can be and the first thing you should do is to get over the negative question of 'why did my ex break up with me'? Start to look at the positive which at first is going to be finding out exactly what caused the break up so you can move forward.

But how do you do this? Actually the answer is very simple. You will have split from your boyfriend or girlfriend because:

The relationship became too comfortable or stale.

There wasn't enough of the real, hearty, original you left in the relationship.

Whichever one of the 2 it was, it's now time for a bit of honest soul searching to see if you were guilty of any of those reasons. I don't mean to sound harsh but the break up probably occurred because of something you did or did not do. Something drove your ex away and if you can be honest with yourself this simple method will reveal the truth and give you some great insight into what was the real cause and allow you to take the next steps.

Make a list of all of the things that could have been the cause.

Which were your fault and which ones were not?

Rule out the ones which were not your fault. There is absolutely nothing you can do about them now. Focus on the ones that you are responsible for and think about if and how you can change that specific problem. Maybe you see a pattern becoming clear? If you can begin to think of ways to fix these patterns and you are ready and willing to work on them, things are looking up already.

You are one huge step closer to getting back together with your ex.

If you follow these steps on how to get your ex back correctly it will involve being active. Don't just memorize this knowledge.