You, like so many people who go through a break up are so upset by what has happened, that the first thing you want to do is to make contact with your ex to try to get your ex back.
Now, it is articles like this one that tells people like you over and over again that you and your ex need time apart after your break up.
There is a very good reason why articles like this one give you this kind of advice.
Staying away from each other after a break is the logical thing to do.
This is because there are so many bad feelings between you and you rex that if you get together right now, all you can expect to happen is yet another argument.
Of course the result after such an encounter is simple - you don't get your ex back.
Now seeing that getting back together is the only thing on your mind right now, take the advice in this article, follow it step by step, and there is a really good chance that you will get your ex back.
Just leave your ex entirely alone for the time being - carry on with your own life and things will happen naturally.
As they say, absence makes the heart grow fonder - stay away from your ex and the same thing will happen to you.
This doesn't only mean that you must not call your ex - it means no contact whatsoever.
No text messages, emails, or messages passed on to your ex via your friends.
Keep telling yourself that you are doing this to get your ex back.
Try not to be alone during this time or you will be tempted to give your ex a call when you are not supposed to.
Spend time with your family and friends and anyone else who will make you happy and help you to heal after your ordeal.
Once enough time has passed for you and your ex to get over all the hurt and anger you're feeling after the break up, then make contact with your ex and have a talk about fixing the problems you have.
You will both be missing each other by this time and will be more than willing to cooperate with each other.
Just hang in there and have patience - it will pay off - you will get your ex back.