Every ex will go through the breakup stages where they will feel relieved and then at some point be resentful. Regretting their decision doesn’t mean that they always want you back. That will mean that your ex regrets dumping you because they are experiencing loneliness and anxiety at that moment. Otherwise, an ex regrets dumping you because they realized their mistakes and they might notice that you were the one. No matter the reason, sometimes the signs of resentment are easy to spot and sometimes not. To have a quick idea about it, here are 13 signs your ex regrets dumping you:
1. They constantly send you accidental texts
When an ex texts you there is nothing accidental about it. When an ex starts to miss you and regrets their decision, they will look for ways to approach you again. The one tool that they will use is when they send you an accidental on-purpose text. This text will include past memories, places that you have been, or your favorite movie or song.
You’ll get a photo of your favorite restaurant that was meant to be sent to another friend.
You’ll get a text asking if you will go and grab some of your favorite food, then informing you he sen
In this case, your ex is pensive but persisted to get your attention again. Still, be careful about these texts, an ex will be breadcrumbing you even though they didn’t regret their decision.
2. They are interested in your dating life
An ex that regrets dumping you when they start to ask questions about you out of the blue. Especially, if you are using the No Contact Rule, they want to know how you’re doing without them. In this situation, your ex tries to look if there is a second chance. They might get information in different forms:
- They might ask your friends, family, or even your colleagues;
- They might stalk you on social media;
- They might constantly frequent places that you always go; When an ex is completely over you and doesn’t regret their decision, they don’t care to be in contact with you.
3. They interact with you indirectly on social media
The moment an ex realizes that they took you for granted, they would want to connect with you. Now, you will notice that he unblocked you on social media or wants to follow you again. Other than this, they will like your photos or react to any of your stories. This can also be a sign of breadcrumbing when they don’t give an exact reason for interacting with you. Now, they might be in that space when don’t get the same energy from others as they got from you. The urge to reconnect with you emotionally, makes them regret their decision.
4. They still keep in contact with your friends and family
This is one sure sign that your ex regretted breaking up with you. Now, your ex wants to approach you and keep an eye on you through your friends and family. When an ex regrets dumping you, they keep your friends and family close to make a good impression. They might offer their help without being asked just to change your and their opinion. In this way, your ex just wants to maintain a form of communication.
5. They’re in a worse place than they were before the breakup
When the breakup hits the dumper and they feel guilty, they might isolate themselves. This feeling is hard to deal with especially when your ex has a great ego and can’t communicate with you. Instead of showing regret and trying to reconnect, they isolate themselves and develop bad habits. In this situation, your ex tries to find a way to cope with regret and pain. This is more evident in long-term relationships and when an ex has an anxious attachment style.
6. They reflect on their mistakes
One of the fundamental signs that your ex regrets dumping you is when they admit their mistakes. Spending time on their own will be an indicator to reflect on why the breakup happened. Not every ex can admit their mistakes to you or other people and initiate a conversation with you. An ex might regret dumping you and might unconsciously be aware of their mistakes. Hence, they won’t take any action to reconnect with you. If they were afraid of a commitment, they would admit it and try to overcome it.
7. They want to be friends with you
When an ex wants to be friends with you, they just want to keep you near them, especially when they have feelings for you. Asking you to be friends, your ex wants to earn your trust. They want to start all over again. There are also other reasons that an ex requires to be friends, but resentment is the main one. A relationship coach might help you pin down your ex’s behavior and understand their post-breakup psychology. Coaches from Relationship Hero will help you to understand a few things:
- Why did the breakup happen?
- Who initiated the breakup?
- Why does your ex want to form a friendship? Additionally, you will learn to deal with mixed signals that your ex sends.
8. They come up with excuses to meet you
This one is a sure sign that an ex regrets breaking up and is trying to take you back. When an ex starts to miss you, they reach out to you first. They might not ask you directly to meet up but you’ll encounter them everywhere. An ex might hoover when they ask you for a suggestion and they want you to help with that. Other than this, they keep hanging out with a group of mutual friends. An ex keeps being in your presence quite often because they regret dumping you.
9. They act like the breakup didn’t happen
When an ex regrets dumping you, they act like they don’t know you or that you’re on good terms. This behavior is a result of guilt. Your ex is resentful and now wants to open a new page. Yet, you should be careful to not take ghosting or ignoring as a sign of your ex regretting dumping you. Even though they act like the breakup didn’t happen, they will be persistent in being in your presence. They will ignore the fact but they won’t cut the ties with you.
10. They bring up the good memories
When the breakup hits the dumper, they will start to reminisce a lot. If they keep replaying good memories, they want to relive them all over again. In this case, an ex would send you messages or initiate with you a conversation like: “Hey Jules, remember when we went to Wendy’s and then the waiter threw us out for being reckless? I miss those times…” “I passed by Chateau today, we used to have so much fun there.” Depending on your ex’s personality, these types of texts or conversations can be straightforward or coded. Note: An ex reminiscing on good times doesn’t always mean that they want to be back with you. A dumper can experience post-breakup anxiety and loneliness and will hang on to good memories to feel better.
11. They approach you differently
One of the signs that your ex-girlfriend or ex-boyfriend regrets leaving you is being a totally different person. Before and during the breakup they might be bitter, distant, or not want to commit. Hence, suddenly, they change this behavior. Now, they might be caring, loving, and doing whatever needed to be done before the breakup. Moreover, they would not argue and would try to understand you more. An ex that still loves you, would nourish and work on their flaws to make the relationship work again. Yet, they would approach you differently for their benefit. You can make the difference if they are pretending to regret it, only when your ex is persistent and justifies their behavior.
12. They keep postponing dating anyone else
Sometimes an ex might not date anyone else after you because they still are in love or they need time to heal. If you were in a long-term relationship and the breakup happened for silly reasons, an ex will regret dumping you. In this case, it will take a lot of time for them to be back on the market. They would avoid socializing and mingling with other people. There is a percentage of people who when they feel guilty initiating the breakup, don’t want to date for a while. It will take some time, to work on their feelings, forgive themselves, and understand what they feel about you.
13. They will send you apologetical flirty texts
Sending flirty texts to an ex might feel weird and inappropriate at times. Hence, if these texts have apologetic and flirty tones then that’s when you know that an ex is feeling resentful. If they just want to have fun with you for a night or couple of days they will be just flirty. Sexting an ex is a sign that they just want you back for a short time because they feel lonely. If they truly regret leaving you then an ex will not make you uncomfortable with these flirty texts. They will respect your boundaries but they will make you feel wanted at the same time.
How long does it take for an ex to regret breaking up with you?
There is no specific period when an ex regrets dumping you. For many people, regretting breaking up with an ex can be made for different reasons. It is just a simple element, a song, a person, or an event that makes you or them regret breaking up.
- Someone might notice that they regret their decision when another partner can’t make them feel the same as you. When your ex had a post-breakup failed relationship then this might make them regret their decision. They will realize your worth after interacting with someone else.
- An ex will regret dumping you when they see you moving on. If you are just happy by yourself or enter a new relationship, this will make your ex regret leaving you. It might be different for everyone but sometimes what triggers an ex is seeing you moving on. They will realize that they let go of someone who made them happy or made them secure. In this case, they will realize that someone is willing to invest love and time in you.
- When they can’t enter another relationship. Struggling to create any other relationship and not being appreciated by other partners will make your ex regret breaking up. When they are feeling less appreciated by others that’s the moment they will start feeling resentful. This might happen after a month, a few months, or even a year. It all depends on your relationship and what type of personality your ex has. If they are stubborn then it might take a longer time to realize it and admit it.
- When they realize that they still have feelings for you. If an ex can’t like or fall in love with someone else that’s when the dumper’s remorse hit them. When the pain of the breakup keeps hunting them then they realize they still need your presence. This might take a day, a week, a month, or even a year.
Will my ex regret leaving me for someone else?
This answer depends on your relationship and how things ended. When an ex has strong feelings for you but ended the relationship for mere reasons, they will regret it. If an ex was in a toxic relationship with you and they are happy in another relationship then they might not regret it. If an ex is feeling in pain after the breakup, it will be hard for them to regret their decision. On the other hand, when an ex cheats on you that’s when regrets leaving you for someone else. They might regret it right after it or after some time. In this case, it isn’t quite easy to deal with being rejected or left for someone else. Seeing your ex dating someone else and leaving you might leave you hurt and feeling low. Here are a few ideas on how to deal with this situation:
Ex regrets breaking up…
An ex regrets breaking up and might forget all the reasons why you broke up. This happens when they still have feelings for you and the breakup happened for the wrong reasons. When a relationship ends completely, an ex might feel nostalgic at some point but not regret their decision. When they are resentful and want to make the relationship work again, they will be very transparent. If they are pretending to regret just to manipulate you then you will notice that nothing has changed. Be brave and choose what’s best for you. Shine bright, Callisto Adams
