If you really want to get your ex interested in you again, then you have to show him that you don't really need him to be happy. Though this may seem like a contradiction, acting like you're having a great time without your ex can actually make him jealous and to make him wish he was back with you again. You don't have to be too obvious about it to make him see that you're confident and capable without him. If you're hanging out with your girlfriends and your ex is in the same room, try not to look his way or act like you care about what he thinks of you. Focus on enjoying your conversations and on having a great time without looking his way. Though you shouldn't fake a laugh just to make him jealous, you should be open to cracking up and having a great time without him even if he's watching. Even if you're by yourself, try to perk up and look like you're in a good mood when you walk by your ex. You don't want him to think that you're totally mopey without him. While you don't need to make your ex feel so jealous that he feels like you've totally moved on, there's nothing wrong in having a bit of fun with the other guys who come your way. Enjoy flirting with other guys or just having a great conversation with them if your ex is around, instead of avoiding other guys in the hopes that your ex will come up to you; don't be afraid to post pictures of you with your guy friends on social media or to stop talking to other guys just because your ex may be watching. While you shouldn't use other guys who like you just to make your ex jealous, there's no harm in flirting a bit if you make it clear it won't really lead anywhere. Even if the guy you're hanging out with is just a friend, there's no harm in having fun with him and cracking up when the two of you are together. Once you feel like it's the right time to start talking to your ex again, you can introduce yourself into his life again. You can start by saying hi from across the hall or just making quick small talk with him at the same party and this can lead to you grab a friendly coffee together or to walk in the same direction together. Be friendly, open, and keep things lighthearted, at first; there's no need to jump into an intense conversation about why your relationship ended when you're just trying to get on solid footing again. At first, get comfortable hanging out with your ex in a group, and then see if spending time together solo, even if you're just running a quick errand together, can be the best way to move forward. Read your ex's body language when you start talking again. If he turns away from you, keeps his arms crossed over his chest, or refuses to make eye contact, then he may not be ready to start spending time together again. Once you and your ex do start spending a bit of time together again, you have to make an effort to make him see that your relationship won't fizzle out again if you did get back together. Whatever your main issue was, you have to show him that you've changed and that he'll be able to change too; if he thinks that you'll just fall into the same bad habits if you got back together, then he'll be much less likely to want to travel down that road. If your main issue was communicating, then be frank and open when you talk to each other. If he thought you were too clingy, then make sure you give him space this time around. You can also work to remind him of the best parts of your relationship, whether it was how you could make each other laugh for hours or the fun conversations you two had over the phone. It's important for you to have a sense of where your ex's head is at before you try to date him again. Since he was saying it would never happen earlier, you have to make sure that his mindset has changed before you try to win him over again. You have to be smart about reading the signs that tell you whether or not he's ready to have you back, or even to try to date you again. Here are some signs to look out for that will tell you he wants to try dating again: If he seems genuinely excited to see you when you walk in the room If his face lights up when you spots you If he's reluctant to end any conversations you're having If he turns his body toward you when you talk, makes eye contact, and tries to break the touch barrier If he starts making excuses to hang out with you again If he gives you compliments If he starts texting you or checking in again If he makes fun of the other guys you've been hanging out with If he suggests you do some of the same things you did when you were dating If it seems as if your ex really is excited about dating you again, then you can have an open conversation about making it work this time around. You shouldn't jump into things and start passionately kissing before you really talk about where you stand so you avoid any confusion. If you do decide to start dating again, then you have to get ready to rebuild your relationship. Don't put too much pressure on yourself. The relationship doesn't have to be perfect this time around, though you should approach it with optimism and the desire to really make things work. Begin by hanging out in low-pressure settings instead of going public in a big way. You don't have to announce that you're back together to everyone within earshot until you really feel confident about where the relationship is going.
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One-sentence summary -- Let him see you having a great time without him. Make him a little bit jealous. Spend time with him again. Show him that things will be different if you got back together. See if he's interested. Start dating him again.

Fill a small dish with warm water, then squeeze a dollop of gentle hand soap or shampoo into it. Mix lightly until suds form on the surface of the water. Dish soap is generally not recommended, as it can irritate your skin when you need to use the sponge later. Baby shampoo and "gentle formula" organic shampoos work especially well, but most soaps that are safe for use on your skin or hair can be used here.
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One-sentence summary -- Prepare a dish of warm, soapy water.

Once you've taken a few courses and feel confident you'll be an effective organizer for potential clients, dive in and take on a few jobs. Build rapport with your clients and let them know you're available to help their friends, too. Remember that fostering positive relationships is the key to a successful professional organizing business. When you have a few successful jobs under your belt, it's time to officially spread the word about your new business. Create a website. These days, having a website is one of the best ways to attract clients. Use concise web copy, professional photos, and tasteful testimonials to showcase your work. Make sure your contact information is clearly visible. Use social media. Create a Facebook page and a Twitter account for your business. Update with musings on professional organizing trends and pictures from conferences you attend to show that you're at the top of your field. Print business cards. Make sure to carry your business cards to conferences and trainings, and it doesn't hurt to have them handy for impromptu daily business conversations, either. After you've been in the business for a few years and are certain you want to make professional organizing your career, consider getting certified by the Board of Certified Professional Organizers (BCPO), which is recognized as the industry standard. This certification is not necessary to have a successful career in professional organizing but it could lend more credibility to your business. To receive certification, you must meet the following qualifications: Have a minimum of a high school diploma or an equivalent level of education. Have 1,500 hours of documented paid work as a professional organizer, 250 hours of which can be substituted with hours spent earning a college degree or other educational training. Agree to adhere to the Code of Ethics for Certified Professional Organizers. Pass the BCPO certification exam.
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Start organizing. Market yourself. Get certified.