If your relationship has recently ended and you want to get your ex back, learning that they have moved on with their life is a horribly painful thing to hear.
But this does not mean that all hope is lost.
You must definitely proceed with caution, but it is possible to get your ex back, even if they've moved on with their life.
When the breakup occurred is of vital importance here.
If it was recent, it probably isn't the right time to get your ex back.
You need to allow for some time and space so that they can get over their hurt feeling.
However, if it has been awhile since the split, you do not know what it going on with their life, and it is probably safe to call, but be prepared that the information you hear might not be what you'd like to hear.
You must approach your conversation with your ex as a friend and nothing more.
You should have a brief, polite chat discussing the major things that have been going on in both your lives, and then leave it at that.
Do not continue to try to make contact.
The fact that you called him or her is going to put you on their mind and they are very likely to make contact with you again after that.
If he or she does contact you again, keep the conversation light, it is alright to care about what is going on, but don't try to take things further than friendship.
These discussions will give you a good idea as to whether or not you will get your ex back.
They could mention they've met someone else.
And as hard as this is to deal with, you must accept this and move on with your life.
But if they express missing you, or make suggestions to get together.
This is likely your chance to get your ex back, once and for all.