Many men realize that after they break up with their girlfriend they want to get them back. They want to know what they can do to accomplish this because they have probably already tried something and failed. The chances are he has tried all the wrong things and has pushed his ex girlfriend further away from him.
What many guys will do is pursue their ex and try to convince them how much they love them and need them. He asks for a second chance and that he will change his ways if she gives the opportunity. Pleading and begging this way will show your ex how desperate you are and make them want you less.
Another tactic a guy might use is to ply their ex with gifts and wining and dining her. This is a type of bribe that usually does not work. She may take the gifts and enjoy the entertainment but in the end you will not get her back. You most likely are wasting your time trying this method.
What may help is if the guy would take the time to listen to what their girlfriend says. Do not tune them out or listen to their problems and try to solve them for them. Simply let them talk and tell you their feelings and how they feel. If you had done something to cause the break up, let them tell you what it is they think about it.
Just the act of opening up this kind of communication can be a great first step in getting your ex back. They will tell you things about your relationship you may have not paid attention to and you will learn what you could have or can do to make things right.