How do I tell my ex girlfriend that I want her back?

Rod writes, "My ex of 5 years broke up with me because she wanted to date other guys since she's in college now. Her Facebook status's lately has been "Layla can't stop crying her eyes out" and such. I heard today that she regrets breaking up with me but doesn't want to tell me since she feels like she would be playing with my emotions. I miss her a lot, and have had a hard time getting over this, but really want her back. How do I go about trying to get her back, she already regrets it, I just need to let her know somehow that I want her?"

Approaching an ex to revive a relationship

There are one of two ways of going about it. One, use the help of people who have told you that she regrets breaking up with you. In my opinion, patchups work best through a mutual friend or family member. No one feels rejected or hurt that way.

In case that is not feasible, I would say that just approach her directly. Through Facebook, sent her a polite note telling her exactly how you feel and what you would like to do (at least have a drink together to talk). I am yet to meet a woman whose heart did not melt when a man showed his romantic interest in her. Just be prepared for rejection and in case she does not accept your invitation, do not hold it against her. It just means that you got it all wrong and for whatever reasons she is crying for other reasons and does not want to get back with you.