Whether you're still interested in your past relationship or it just feels nice to be loved by anyone, read through the following list of signs to learn if your ex wants you back. Surviving the trauma of a breakup can make you see clearer.

If you're not done with your past relationship and you still have feelings for him, check out our list of the 6 signs that show your ex wants you back.

Read through these basic guidelines and make the best decision for the future. Whether you decide to talk to him or close this period in your life it is wise to decode the behavior of your ex-boyfriend, especially if he remained in your closest circle.

1. Your Friends Told You He Was Asking About You If it was an insignificant and impersonal question, your friends would not have mentioned it. Therefore, keep in mind his gesture to draw the best conclusions.

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Forbidden fruit may be sweet, as the old saying goes, but it can sure sour a relationship. Still, a new study suggests that if your partner's eye wanders, it might be best to just let him or her enjoy the view. Here, a guide to the research:

What was the study about?
Researchers tested the idea that we want what we can't have by conducting experiments on college students in various stages of romantic relationships. In a report published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, the researchers say that "reining in a wandering eye leads people to devalue commitment and remember cute strangers better" — the same way "people want jobs they cannot have, salaries they cannot earn, and cars they cannot afford." That means that "you may want to think twice before slapping your boyfriend on the wrist for cocking his head at that hot girl who just walked by," says Andrea Uku at StyleCaster.

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MOST men in heterosexual relationships feel they are not having enough sex, but seem more satisfied than women with the sex they are having, an Australian study has found.

Whether we have our desired amount of sex influences not only how happy we are with our sex life, but also our overall relationship, the researchers found. Their study of more than 6500 men and women in regular relationships showed 54 per cent of men and 42 per cent of women were not satisfied with the amount of sex they were having.

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But that isn't exactly true. The rooms actually facing each other are the House and Senate lobbies. On days when the House and Senate are in session, those lobbies are crowded with - who else? - lobbyists. Lots of them.

More than 300 lobbyists are registered with the Ethics Commission, or roughly two for every state lawmaker. Telecommunications giant AT&T has 16. The State Chamber of Commerce has 10. So does the Tarrant Regional Water District in Texas, which is trying to work out a deal to buy water from Oklahoma.

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Half of the adults in the study admit not prioritising family, friends or partners in their everyday routine as they would ideally like to.

1.5 million more people worry about neglecting their partners than did a year ago, 39 percent of the population in total, the Scottish Widows’ annual Priorities of Life Index found.

A lack of free time and focusing on making ends meet in the current economic climate are two of the main reasons given for pushing relationships to the side.

“Families are continuing to feel the pressure and unfortunately for many, it’s the relationships with their kids and partners that are taking most of the strain,” said Iain McGowan, Scottish Widows savings expert.

“The recession may be technically over, but its after-effects are still being felt across the country.”

The study also revealed nearly one in three, 15 million people, would ideally like more time for family and friends.

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The teenage pop princess and the Phillip Island hottie were seen getting up close and personal in LA at the weekend. On Saturday night, Cyrus made special mention of Hemsworth, 21, in a speech at the Kids' Choice Awards. Asked if the pair were back together, Cyrus turned coy. "Shhh! I'll never tell. My lips are sealed," she smiled.

And yesterday Cyrus - who has returned to Twitter after dumping the social-networking site last year - was shouting from the rooftops about Hemsworth's new film role. "I can say the best news ever now! Dang word travels fast! Liam booked the role of Gale in Hunger Games! I gotta go read all the books now!" Hemsworth has been cast alongside Josh Hutcherson and Jennifer Lawrence in the film, based on Suzanne Collins' fantasy trilogy.

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A few years ago, Antonia Baker broke an unwritten code of etiquette and began dating her friend – and flatmate – James Vincent. She’d moved into the flat in 2006 and the pair “hooked up” the following April. Her initial friendship with Vincent was strictly platonic. “We were really good friends. He’s a bit of a comedian,” says 25-year-old Baker.

In the beginning they spent time together without there being a hint of romance. The relationship could well have continued like that had it not been for an accident that proved to be a turning point. “I was hit by a car, and when he saw me hurt he began to think how terrible it would have been to lose me, and he realised he had feelings for me.

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I’m ready to mow lawn. Well, my lawn mower is not ready. It needs a little work right now. But I’m ready. I can’t wait to start that little machine and make my yard look good. It sounds like fun to me.

I realize that some of us like winter. And we Minnesotans have found many ways to enjoy winter. And I must admit that I’m one of those strange people who likes to shovel snow. I don’t know why. But I like to shovel snow. I’ve lived in Albert Lea 11 years and used my snow blower one winter out of those 11. And this winter, one of the snowiest on record, I gave away my snow blower. Thankfully I’m blessed with neighbors who like their snow blowers and helped me out with some of the big snowfalls.

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We, as individual people, can really make a mess of our lives and relationships, leaving ourselves and our loved ones with more regrets than we know what to do with. We can manipulate our children, undermine our spouses, and destroy our friendships; it’s a reality we all face sooner or later. Thankfully though, God has given us guidelines for healthy relationships built upon a foundation of love. Let’s take a look at universal signs of a healthy relationship:

1. Affection: Affection is love shown. You can always tell when one person loves another; they can’t help but in one way or another show it through their body language, gestures, and words. And consistently too; feelings of affection are obvious to anyone who takes a moment to see it. A love never manifested —never displayed, never acted upon, never brought forth from the private  heart to the public sphere—is no love at all. It’s love’s very nature to express itself; displays of affection are what love looks like. And that’s why, in every relationship based on love, you see them everywhere.

2. Respect: Respect is crucial to relational health. One of the most charming things in the world is to be around two people who respect each other. It shows in the gleam in their eyes when they look at one another, the readiness with which they laugh at each other’s jokes, the supportive tones in which they speak.

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Calling all Twi-hards! Robert Pattinson is talking relationships, and we love him for it. And even though the dreamy R.Pattz could have his pick of any Hollywood leading lady, he reveals to Italian Vanity Fair that he's not the "casual-affair" kinda guy. So what does Rob describe as his ideal relationship? And does it match up to his romance with Kristen Stewart?

As Rob clues the mag in: "She will always be an extraordinary woman to him, no matter what. Jacob just wants to give and doesn't ask for anything in return. That's the best kind of relationship."And no, Rob's not talking about Twilight's Jacob, he's referring to his character in his newest film, Water For Elephants' Jacob Jankowski, but still, Rob strongly believes the man must "cultivate the relationship."So mature, Rob! And we bet the work you and Kris put into your love will definitely make Robsten go the distance.

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