The no contact rule has been proven again and again to reunite couples who have recently split up or who are in a constant 'break up, make up' cycle.

I've seen this one technique alone help hundreds of couples I've dealt with. You could be back in the arms of your loved one, sooner than you think.

Why Should I Apply the No Contact Rule with My Ex?

What I'm about to tell you may go against conventional wisdom, but I know from first-hand experience that this stuff works.

While your friends may tell you to go chasing after your ex before they slip away forever, you know in your heart that you want to do the very best job of attracting your ex back, and chasing would only make you come across as needy or clingy.

The no contact rule works for two reasons:

1) Your ex will start to miss you. You won't be always there over their shoulder any more, so this leaves them time to reflect. Perhaps they are missing out on something? You come across as more independent when you go and do your own thing, which is an attractive quality.

2) You can avoid making mistakes. We all act rashly in these emotional times. Even if you don't mean to, I'm sure you've had experience of saying 'something wrong' without realising it, getting your loved one angry and not knowing why.

How Long is Best?

The no contact rule only really works if you give it some time. I know how you feel - you just want your ex back, right now. But if they won't see you right now, then what can you do?

I advise giving 3 to 4 weeks of time for you both to reflect and recollect yourselves.