When a partner breaks up with you, it can be upsetting – even devastating. Many people hope that their partner will realize their mistakes and decide that they want them back.

In actual fact, this is quite common and there are lots of men who break up with their partners only to realize what a big mistake they made. Certain things are likely to make him want you back, some of which are outlined below.

He Will Want You Back When…

There are lots of things that are likely to make him see that he made a mistake and want you back. Some of the things that will make him want you back are when:

He Realizes There Is Nobody Else Quite Like You

If you have been in a long-term relationship with your partner, you will have developed a special bond. This is a bond that cannot be replicated by someone else, not in exactly the same way.

At some point, he will realize that there is nobody else quite like you. There may be special things you did together and special sayings or private jokes.

When he sees what a hole splitting up has left in his life emotionally and physically, he will realize what he has done. That's when he will start wanting you back in his life.

You Start Moving On

Many men who break up with their partners are absolutely fine about it until they see their ex moving on with their life. Once you start to move on with your life, there is a good chance he will want you back.

Some men have that attitude where they split up with you but do not want you to move on with anyone else. In their mind, you are still theirs even though you have split up.

So, don't be surprised if your ex starts wanting you back when you start showing an interest in someone else. Of course, this is not a reason to take them back – you should move on with your life.

There Is Less Contact From You

You may find that your ex continues to contact you even though he split up with you. As long as you keep contacting them back, they will know you are always going to be there for them.

However, as contact starts to get less and less, your ex will realize that this is not the case. At this point, he may start wishing you were still together and wanting you back.

Don't Rush Into Reconciliation

Even if your partner does want you back, you should never rush into a reconciliation. There may be things that make him want you back, but you have to consider why he broke up with you initially.

If you feel that the relationship can be salvaged, then you can give things another try. However, if you have doubts, think very carefully before you take him back.