This is probably not what you want to hear right now.
You are so cut up about the break up and the fact that you are alone again, that the idea of staying away from your ex is totally insane.
However, if you want to win your ex back anytime in the future, it IS very necessary to have time apart for this to happen.
So why is it so important to stay away from each other? Well, when you had that argument that caused the break up things got really ugly didn't they? You were both screaming at each other and saying really awful things to each other as well.
These things have made you and your ex really angry at each other.
Because you're both feeling this way, it is really not a good idea to try to talk to each other right now.
Your emotions are running wild, and as soon as you get together there will be another explosion.
This is not the time to try to win your ex back.
These feelings cannot simply be switched on and off at will.
The only thing that will help now is if you give each other enough time to first get over these really bad feelings you have inside you.
This is when you have to stay away from each other.
There is no point in taking time to think things over if you have any contact - this will break your line of concentration and the whole process will take a lot longer.
Time apart also allows you to have a good look at yourself as well.
Think of your role in the relationship - were you the perfect partner, or did you make some mistakes? During this time fix any mistakes you might have made during your relationship and do all you can to improve yourself inside and out, as well.
All these things can help you to win your ex back.
When you have had time to cool of and your emotions are back to normal again, then the time is perfect to try to win your ex back.
Your ex will also have simmered down by this time and could very well be missing you somewhat.
Now you can give your ex a call and talk things over to try to win your ex back.