How to Win a Guy Back After Being Dumped: 10 Steps (with Pictures) (2024)

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Last Updated: March 2, 2023References

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   Consider why you want him back. Really ask, why? Think about the kind of self-image that he gives you. Does he speak well of multiple traits (at least a few) that you have? If he gives you a bad self-image, perhaps you should just move on.^[1]

   • A partner that is a bad influence, encouraging you to drink heavily, ignore your responsibilities and/or make unhealthy choices, is someone better left in the past.
   • Can he experience happiness with you -- your successes or the little things that add meaning to your life?^[2]
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   Identify why he broke up with you. Reflect on the circ*mstances of the break-up. How did he act during the break-up? If he was willing to tell you why he broke up with you, then you can easily identify the reason(s) (unless, of course, the break-up was the generic "it's not you, it's me"); if it was a cut and go break-up, there maybe something that he doesn't feel he can tell you or doesn't want you to know. Either way, figure out what he wasn't getting out of the relationship.

   • Playing the field is a major reason for cut and go break-ups. Young men often feel that they need to prove their sexual prowess by dating a certain number of women.^[3]
   • He could simply be interested in another woman. In this case men will often become unresponsive and lose interest in the things that they had originally found attractive in you.
   • Simply not having time for each other will cause a break-up also.

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   Improve yourself. Once you've identified the reason(s) for the break-up, attempt make the changes that need to made. If your partner directly told you the reason for the break-up, great, apply that to how you improve yourself; otherwise make improvements related to why he broke up with you.

   • Don't make any changes that could negatively affect your life.
   • Take time improving yourself. You need to properly make the necessary changes to win him back.

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   Get in contact with him. Try contacting him through whichever method of communication was most often used during the relationship (texting, phone calls, email).

   • To start, convey an interest in his well being. For example, ask him, "how have you been?"
   • If you can't get in contact with him, try sending him a letter explaining the changes you've made.

   See Also

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   Set up a meeting. Find a place that's comfortable for the two of you -- someplace that offers privacy -- so that you can talk about the changes you've made.

   • Avoid places where you might consume alcohol. You both need to be clear minded.
   • Don't try to turn this into a date. It needs to be short and to the point.
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   Show him the changes you've made. Talking to him about the changes that you've made is a great first step -- just make sure that you can follow through.

   • Use your ability to persuade him into a constructive position where you can talk to him about the relationship problems -- be specific, talk about what you've done and need, and do not rehash negative issues.^[4]
   • Don't corner him or make him feel that he has to be with you. Guys hate that.
   • Anger is self-absorbed and a waste of time. Avoid it at all costs.^[5]
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   Let him know that you're available. While you don't want to put him in an awkward position, it's good to show him that you want him back.^[6] Being straight forward is good, but don't overwhelm him

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   Connect your life with his. Have some interests like sports, clubbing, etc. that you share with him. Finding shared interests a participating in them is a good way to keep seeing him.

   • Be willing to try things that he's familiar with, but are new to you.^[7]
   • Sometimes you just won't share particular interests. That's okay, but still take time to support what he cares about.
   • This is a great way to bridge the gap between talking to him about how you've changed and beginning to see him again.
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   Ask him to begin seeing you again. You may want to ask this at the beginning or once you've spent time together.^[8] It all depends when you feel that you have showed him that you've changed

   • Again, don't corner him in these type of situations.
   • Don't get excited and anticipate an immediate yes. Give him time to think.
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   Be yourself. While it's important to make changes to yourself, being the person that you're comfortable as is important, also.^[9] Expect him to respect that if you want the relationship to work out.

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