21 Signs Your Ex Is Becoming Interested Again

Xiren March 30, 2022 no Comments

Was your ex too quiet after the breakup but now seems to be slowly coming back into the picture? You don’t want to get your hopes up but can it be signs your ex is becoming interested again?

According to an article in Psychology Today, 40-50% of couples have reunited with an ex to start a new relationship. So there is a very high chance that your ex is becoming interested again.

So if these 21 behaviors are being portrayed by your ex-girlfriend or ex-boyfriend, it can be a sign that your ex wants you back but is hiding it.

But you also want to be careful because there can be a thin line between an ex who wants you back, an ex who is just being polite or wants you as a friend, and an ex who just wants to sleep with you.

If you are finding it too hard to move on from your ex, read these moving on tips.

Signs your ex is becoming interested again

Signs your ex wants you back but won’t admit it
Signs the dumper wants you back
Signs your ex will never come back

Signs your ex is becoming interested again

1. Your ex has been initiating contact

If your ex was quiet after the breakup but is now reaching out to you, it is a sign your ex is becoming interested again.

Although they might not explicitly say they want you back, the act of reaching out and checking up on you means that they care about you.

2. Your ex has been texting you

If your ex texts you, it is one of the signs your ex is becoming interested again. They might text and say “hi, how are you” or “how was your day” and maybe even ask about a project that you were pursuing.

Sometimes they will forward news updates or memes, but that is still a sign that they kept your number and they think about you.

3. You have been talking almost daily

If it seems like you have been communicating almost daily, that is a clear sign your ex is becoming interested again. When someone is not interested in you they will not be consistent in their communication.

4. Your ex complains when you don’t give them attention

If your ex complains that you no longer check up on them, or you do not respond or you take your time to respond, it is an indicator that they have feelings for you.

5. Your ex wants to meet up with you

If your ex is now keen on meeting up with you after the breakup, it is a sign he might be interested in you. But just be careful that they do not want to meet up with you just to use you or sleep with you.

6. Your ex now takes your calls

If your ex was ignoring your calls but is now taking your calls, it is a sign your ex is becoming interested again.

And when they respond to your calls, they are not cold towards you. Your ex always seems happy to hear from you.

And you know that if they can’t take your call, they will call you back when they get a chance.

If they no longer had feelings for you, they would ignore your calls, block you or tell you to move on.

7. Your ex responds to all your texts

If suddenly your ex replies to your texts, does not ignore or bluetick you, it is a sign they are becoming interested again.

And if they are quick to respond to your texts, it is a sure sign they still like you through text.

Your ex even initiates conversation and asks follow-up questions.

8. He takes you out on a date

If he wants your company it is a sign your ex is becoming interested again. He might not label it as a date per se, but he might just want to go out with you for lunch, dinner, drinks, or a catch-up.

9. Your ex gives you gifts

If your ex sends you flowers, gives you gifts on your birthday, valentine’s day, or any random day, it is a sign your ex is becoming interested again.

10. Your ex apologises

If your ex has reached out to you and apologized for hurting you, it is a sign they are becoming interested again.

11. He shows off his achievements

If your ex has just achieved something or has had a major upgrade like buying a new car, he might call you or send you a picture so that you can see his progress. He feels like maybe he stands a better chance with you since he has upgraded.

12. Your ex flirts with you

If your ex is flirting with you, uses sweet pet names on you like babe, beautiful, handsome, sweety, etc, and even uses flirty emojis when texting, tries to charm you, it is a sign your ex is becoming interested again.

A sign your ex is becoming interested again is when they start to follow you on social media. They like your posts and even comment on them. This is also one of the signs a guy wants you to notice him.

14. They show you support and do favours for you

If he agrees to help you or shows you support, it is a sign he is becoming interested again.

15. They are jealous when they see you with the opposite gender

If your ex contacts you when they hear that you are in a relationship, it is a sign they are jealous. If he can’t hide his jealousy from you, then he still has feelings for you.

After your ex sees you with a guy or sees a picture of you with someone else, they comment on it either through call or text.

16. They invite you to events

If your ex tells you about a certain event that they will be attending and they tell you to come through, it is a sign your ex is becoming interested again. If your ex was not interested, they would not want to be in the same space as you.

17. Your ex opens up about their feelings

If your ex opens up about their feelings to you, they tell you how much they missed you, how badly they were hurt by the breakup, or even tell you that you are their soulmate, it is a sign your ex is becoming interested again.

18. They ask your friends about you

Signs your ex is becoming interested again is when he asks other people information about you. He wants to find out if you are fine and if you are in a relationship.

19. Your ex seems happy to see you

You’ve bumped into your ex, and they seemed happy to see you. The smile on their face was priceless and even tried to keep the conversation going so that they spend more time with you. And afterwards they even texted you or called you. If that has happened, it is a clear sign your ex is becoming interested again.

20. They reminisces about the past

Your ex now talks of the time when you were still dating and even sends you images of you or of the two of you, remembers special dates, it is a clear sign your ex is becoming interested again. If your ex had completely moved on, they would not hold on to past memories.

21. They have told you that they love you

What can be a clearer sign than someone telling you that he still loves you? If he’s already told you that he misses you and still loves you then it is a sign he is becoming interested again.

Signs your ex wants you back but won’t admit it

1. Your ex spies on you

If your ex goes onto social media and spies on you or asks other people about you, it is a sign your ex still has feelings for you.

2. He is jealous when you with other men

He gets jealous when he sees that you have posted a picture with a guy or he sees other guys giving you attention.

3. Your ex finds an excuse to talk to you

When your ex finds an excuse to talk to you, it is a sign your ex wants you back but won’t admit it. Sometimes he might ask you an obvious question or update you on what has been happening in his life.

4. Your ex is quick to respond to your calls and texts

When you call him, he always answers your calls and seems eager to talk to you. And when you text him, he is quick to respond to you, which is a sign your ex wants you back but won’t admit it.

5. Your ex is still not dating anyone

If months after the breakup they are still not dating anyone but are still in touch with you, it can be a sign your ex wants you back but won’t admit it.

6. Your ex always contacts you

If your ex always contacts you, whether through texting or calling, it is a sign your ex still loves you.

7. Your ex is miserable

Your ex has been in many rebound relationships, they now drink or use too much, they are posting depressing posts in their social media which is a clear sign your ex wants you back but won’t admit it.

Signs the dumper wants you back

Your ex calls you often

They have been texting you
Your ex has been been apologising
They are acting as though the breakup never happened

They are trying to justify why they broke up with you
Their friends have told you so
They have told you they miss you

The dumper has been trying to impress you
They have been flirting with you
They have been asking to meet up with you

The dumper is miserable

Signs your ex will never come back

Please note that a lifetime is too long, even if you can see these signs, you never know what might happen in 5 years, 10 years or even 20 years’ time.

1. Your ex is already married

If your ex is already in a committed relationship, getting engaged, or already married, please move on; it is a clear sign he or she has made up his or her mind and is never coming back.

Even if he can come back and flirt with you at a later stage or apologize, do not fall for it. He is just doing it so that he can sleep with you anytime he feels like it, and not because he sees a future with you.

2. They have not been in contact with you for a while

If your ex has been too quiet, pretending as if you have never existed in their life, hasn’t even texted you once after the breakup or called you, then it is a clear sign your ex will never come back.

If they wanted to keep you in their life, they will not be too strict on the no contact rule.

3. Your ex has friend-zoned you

Being friend-zoned by an ex that you still love can be every person’s worst nightmare.

You may be agreeing to be friends with him because you are hoping that it will bring you closer together, but you are wrong.

If he calls you when he wants to share his achievements or frustrations, but he has not hidden the fact that he is in a relationship, then know that you have been friend-zoned. Sometimes he even asks for relationship advice from you.

When a guy friend-zones you it means he has no romantic interest in you and he enjoys playing with your feelings.

It is like the same person that has broken your heart wants you to witness him while he moves on without you. Isn’t that torture? Read these signs he only sees you as a friend.

4. He has introduced you to his girlfriend

If you happen to bump into your ex, and he introduces you to his girlfriend as his ex, then it is a sign your ex will never come back.

If he still wanted you in the near future, he would hide the fact that you are his ex, and he would also not be comfortable introducing her to you as his girlfriend.

5. He avoids your friends and family

If your ex was close to your friends and family members while you were still dating, but now he avoids them at all costs, it is one of the signs your ex will never come back.

6. His friends and family are avoiding you

If his friends and family seem to be avoiding you, they no longer call to check up on you, they ignore your calls or change their path when they see you, it is a sign your ex is never coming back.

It means that your ex has a new woman in his life and they are respecting his decision and being loyal to him.

7. After bumping into him, he becomes a stranger again

If you happen to bump into him and you greet him, he will not send a text afterward acknowledging that it was nice seeing you. He continues to maintain the no contact rule.

8. He blocks you

If he feels harassed by your calls or texts because you are not yet ready to move on, he will block you. Guys normally don’t block, so if he blocks you, he is trying to help you move on from him.

And when you call him with a number he does not know, once he hears your voice, he will tell you that he is busy, he will call you back or he will just hang up.

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