Feelings are funny things. Just because a relationship ends it doesn't mean that you can automatically turn off everything you're feeling for your ex. Chances are good that it won't happen that way at all. You may actually have strong lingering feelings for them and perhaps you've even entertained the idea of getting back together with your ex boyfriend or girlfriend. Obviously whether or not that can happen depends largely on what they feel for you. It's uncomfortable to imagine asking your ex if they're still as into you as you are into them. Luckily there's another way for you to gain some insight into his or her heart. If you want to understand how to tell if your ex still loves you, look for these 5 signs in their behavior. If you spot one or more you can take comfort in knowing that they wish you two were back together too.

The 5 signs your ex still loves you are:

They call you on a regular basis. Once a couple breaks up and they're both glad that it's happened, they'll go their separate ways. There won't be any need to stay in touch or remain friends. If your ex has suggested that you two stay connected and has even taken it so far as to suggest you hang out occasionally, they're not over you yet. They're trying to maintain a connection with you.

They ask friends or family about you. Fortunately, most people have friends and family who are willing to spill the beans when an ex approaches them to ask how you are. If your ex didn't care about you, they would have absolutely no interest in how you're doing. It speaks volumes about what your ex is feeling if they are asking others about you.

They accidentally run into you frequently. Does your ex seem to pop up at your favorite grocery store or coffee bar on a regular basis. Don't excuse this to coincidence. Your ex is likely planning to be at your favored spots when he or she knows you're likely to be there. If this is happening one or more times a week, your ex is there for one reason and one reason only and that's to see you.

They ask about your current dating status. Most of us have broken up with someone and we couldn't wait to hear that they'd found someone new. You want that when you're over your ex and you wish for them to move on. If your ex has a serious curiosity for who you're dating and how serious it is, that's because they want to size up their competition.

They apologize for the break up. If your ex seems to have regret for what went wrong in the relationship that's likely coming from a genuine place. It's easy to look back on a broken relationship and dream of a different outcome. By apologizing for what went wrong your ex may very well be trying to smooth things over for the future and a second chance with you.