Sometimes a bad breakup can be made a little simpler by having a person or two on your side. They can help you finalize a plan that may help you get your ex back. It’s not impossible to get your ex back by following 5 invaluable bits of information: continue to live life, no substance abuse, no contact with ex, ignore initial impulses and moving on.

Invaluable Information Number (1) - Continue to Live Life

Despite all the hardships that you are facing currently in your life, life does go on. If you focus on the negative points, life will go on without you and you will miss it all. If you let all those negative feelings fester, you won’t have the strength to face the day. Don’t let this happen to you. Find the courage to move forward no matter how much heartache you are feeling. This doesn’t mean don’t feel it at all because it makes you human. The goal is to keep going without letting it hold you back from moving forward.

Invaluable Information Number (2) - No Substance Abuse

Many people who have no support system turn to all kinds of things. There are many things that cannot harm them such as turning to food or surfing too long on the Internet. However, there are other items they can use that can cause them so much in the short and long run. These are typically illegal (legal drugs will not taken correctly) and alcohol. If you are depressed, these will magnify those feelings. Not to say you can’t drink every now and then but do it in moderation. If you want to deal with life positively, steer clear of these and those. Find an outlet that is worthwhile and healthy.

Invaluable Information Number (3) - No Contact with Ex

You may think that leaving your ex to be on his or her own for some time will keep them from coming back. However, you need to remember the phrase, "Absence makes the heart grow fonder." By giving them the space they initially wanted, it gives you the time to ponder on what caused the relationship to fail. This time can also be used to think out a plan that can help you and your ex make the relationship work should you want to get back together with them. What does it mean by no contact? It means no e-mail, phone calling, text messaging or visiting. Not a single thing.

Invaluable Information Number (4) - Ignore Initial Impulses

Never let your heart override your head in situations such as breakups. Breaking up and making up can be difficult without some sort of plan before you get back together with someone. Remember that having a plan before you fight to get your ex back is best.

Invaluable Information Number (5) - Moving Forward

Despite having a plan or even no plan, there is still chance your relationship will fail. Sometimes relationships just aren’t meant to be. You should always be aware of this possibility and accept it should it happen.

It’s not impossible to get your ex back but it can be heartbreaking. Yet, if you take the time and prepare a plan, you can get your ex back. However, it’s as long as you are willing to do these 5 things. Just remember that the most important thing is to keep out of contact for at least a month and develop a plan to win him/her back.