It's crucial not to fall into the same traps as before and to tread carefully when reconnecting with an ex. Here are the real reasons they might be reaching out to you.

and even help you live longer. In Just One Thing, Michael Mosley explores how and why reaching out in the simplest of ways – from sending a text to a friend to doing a good deed for a neighbour ...

These messages will help you respond to your ex if they reach out wanting to get back together or rekindle the relationship.