It is very common for a relationship to breakup at some point of time. No matter how strong you think your relationship is there are bound to be misunderstandings at some point of time due to various factors and this would lead to breakups. Even though it is common, breakups are usually hard to deal with for some. This is because a breakup can leave you confused, broken angry and frustrated. You might, after a breakup, take every step possible to get back to your ex after you have taken every step to forget your ex.
However, you should consider first before getting back with your ex whether the relationship is actually worth all the trouble you are going through. You should consider the factors which lead to the break up and make sure that you will eliminate them when you get back with your ex. If there has to be a solid relationship then your ex has to understand as well that the relationship and the desire to be together should be both ways. Therefore you should never be needy. Even if you want to desperately get back together with your ex you should put up a strong face in front of your ex. This will show them that you have moved on.
When they realize that you have moved on, they will reflect back and themselves and find out that they have not. Also make sure that you are minimizing the communication between each other. Let your ex start feeling lonely without you for sometime. Take a break from them and let them realize how much they miss you. Don