After a relationship breakup occurs, usually there is a plea from one of the partners for the other party to give them space and to not contact them.
This is something which baffles a lot of people, especially those who really want to get back together with their ex.
However, the question really is "should you allow the space that your ex wants and risk losing them altogether or should you be persistent and start contacting them immediately after a relationship breakup?" First of all, it is important to let things take their natural course of action for at least a few days.
This means that you should not contact - in any form - your ex partner.
Do not let your feelings and emotions towards the situation dictate your actions.
Work on improving yourself and fill your life with important things that you must do and which ultimately you enjoy doing.
This is the best thing that you should be doing during this period and ultimately the things which will guarantee that you stand the best chance of getting your ex back.
After some time has passed, and you still have received no contact from your ex, you might want to try contacting them yourself, especially if the reason why you broke up had something to do with you.
Some recommended this period to be around two weeks, whilst others argue that it should be up to a month.
Find something which works for you and try that out until you find the best approach that works for you.