subject: How Do I Know If My Ex Wants to Get Back Together [print this page] This is a fairly common tactic which will have you wondering "how do I know if my ex wants to get back together with me?". You need to truly think about the situation and try to get a feel for it before acting. If your ex is not truly serious about getting back together, acting rashly will only open you up to getting hurt. It is better to play it cool and a just little hard to get (not too hard), and if your ex is serious, your relationship could just rekindle stronger than ever.