Should you get back with your ex partner? It’s often not a good idea to do this, even if you broke up during tough times. It is not easy to completely forget the old memories of happier and also stressful times – and because of this, getting back together can come with significant relationship baggage best left in the past. Before you decide to move forward, consider the two most important things should you decide to get back with an ex: your own feelings, and the feelings of your ex partner.

Consideration of your own feelings is recommended. If you are still holding onto bad memories from the last relationship you had with this person, you will never be truly satisfied with the same person again. If however you have completely forgiven your ex for past issues, and are completely ready to give a try, then it MAY be worth trying again. Try to understand feelings of your ex partner too. Has he changed his feelings for you? Does he still have a soft corner in his heart for you? Once you are completely satisfied with his outlook, you can decide on whether to move forward or not. It should be a mutual decision between both of you should you decide to try again for a long term relationship.

If you are sure of eliminating the hurdles that made you break up last time, uniting again can be a good idea, but if either one of you is not prepared to move forward, then put this decision on hold until you are completely sure! There is no need to hurry yourself and make you or your ex partner decide things in a rush. If you do get back together, then find that the same things or situations still exist that made you break up originally, reconsider your decision to get back together. Give proper time to this decision and avoid being impractical. Try to be realistic and not emotional in your approach, as your emotions could fool you into taking the wrong track once again.

Getting back with an ex partner can be rewarding, but sometimes it may bring back old bad memories and pain – so take your time when considering any relationship decisions. Your happiness depends on the decisions you make. And your life should be happy.