16 Ways to Make an Aries Man Miss You (& How to Get Him Back)

Learn how to get Aries’ attention & make him a little jealous to get him back

Written by Stina Garbis | Edited by Devin McSween

Last Updated: March 4, 2026 Fact Checked

In the wake of a breakup with an Aries guy, how can you become “the one that got away?” An Aries guy may appear to move on with his life quickly after the breakup, but it is possible to make him miss you and regret losing you. If you want to get your Aries man back, we’re here to help! In this article, wikiHow partnered with expert astrologers and dating coaches to explain what Aries men are like and how to get him to regret losing you. When you show him everything he's missing, he'll wonder what might've happened if you had stayed together—and may even try to rekindle the relationship!

Getting an Aries Man Back After a Breakup

Give your Aries man space, which helps him process the relationship and can make him miss you. To make him regret losing you, spend time with friends, go on exciting adventures, and pursue new hobbies to show him that you’re having fun without him. Be confident and tell him directly if you want to get back together.

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Make peace with the breakup instead of arguing.

If you argue with him, hot-tempered Aries may just get mad too. Aries is ruled by Mars, the planet of aggression and assertion, says astrologer Jessica Lanyadoo.^{[1]
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Expert Interview} When you pick a fight or demand an apology, your Aries ex will likely be defensive. Instead, do your best to come to terms with your breakup. Talk it through with trusted friends and allow yourself to be sad without blaming anyone for what happened. Your maturity and cool acceptance will make Aries second-guess the breakup.
- To move on, allow yourself time to grieve for the relationship, get your emotions out, and rely on a support system of friends and family.
- Get rid of clothes and other keepsakes that remind you of him, as they may make moving on more challenging.^{[2]
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Meet the wikiHow Experts

Stina Garbis is a psychic astrologer with over 30 years of experience doing astrological and tarot card readings.

Jessica Lanyadoo is an astrologer with over 30 years of experience. Her work has been featured in CNN, Rolling Stone, and more.

Aliza Kelly is an astrologer and spiritual coach. Her expertise has been featured in The New York Times, CNN, and more.

Tara Divina is a Vedic astrologer with nearly 10 years of experience helping people answer life’s biggest questions.

Mark Rosenfeld is a dating & relationship coach and founder of Make Him Yours, a coaching business. He specializes in helping women find and keep relationships.

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Give him space.

Aries might see it as a sign of desperation if you chase after him. In his mind, desperation is weakness, and he's attracted to strength. Hold off on contacting him directly for at least a couple of weeks after you break up. Aries is quick to forgive and forget and hates being alone, says psychic astrologer Stina Garbis.^{[3]
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Expert Interview} He's likely to get over any hard feelings about the breakup quickly, and after that, he'll regret distancing himself from you.
- Try the no-contact rule, which encourages you to cut off contact for 30 days. This gives your Aries enough time to get over any initial anger that he had about the breakup and can make him start to miss you instead.
- Vedic astrologer Tara Divina adds that in general, Aries needs a lot of space to think and be in their head.^{[4]
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- As astrologer Aliza Kelly notes, Aries is passionate and can get worked up and emotional about things easily. However, once they work off their steam, they get over it and aren’t really ones to hold grudges.^{[5]
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- If you want to reconnect with your Aries, try to wait for him to contact you first. Or, send him a friendly, "How are you?" text after the no-contact period ends. From there, engage in casual and friendly texting convos, and eventually ask him to meet up with you in person to build your friendship or rekindle the romance.

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Maintain an air of mystery.

Keep him in the dark about your life, so he'll wish he knew more. Once you're texting him again, hint at what you're up to, but be vague with details. Aries loves a challenge, notes professional astrologer Angel Eyedealism.^{[6]
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Expert Interview} So if you're distant around him, it'll bring out his competitive spirit. He'll want to know the details of your life again and regret being so out of touch with you.
- For instance, you could say, "I've been getting into some pretty cool creative projects lately. What about you?" without telling him exactly what you've been working on.
- You could also say something like, "Remind me to tell you more about my trip last month! I have so many stories, but I'll have to save them for another day."
- If you want to get your Aries man back, it's essential to let him take the lead, says Lanyadoo.^{[7]
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  Expert Interview} Be available to him—and a little mysterious to keep him interested—but let him set the pace.

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Flaunt your social life.

Show him that you don't need him to have fun and go on adventures. Aries is fiercely independent and respects people who value freedom the same way they do. Embrace your independence and let him see you living your best life, either through social media or by hinting about your busy life when you text him. Make plans, enjoy a night out, and work on strengthening your friendships.
- If he sees that you're the life of the party, he'll regret losing such a fun person to spend time with.
- If you two have mutual friends, don't avoid social situations where you might run into him. Focus on enjoying the time with your friends, and he's sure to feel a little wistful when he sees you.
- This is also a great way to make him miss you. As dating & relationship coach Mark Rosenfeld explains, taking your focus off of a guy and prioritizing yourself and your hobbies can make him miss you (and respect you).^{[8]
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Try new things.

Catch Aries' interest by expanding your horizons while you're apart. Take up another hobby, learn something new, or start traveling to places you've never been before. Pick an activity you've always wanted to try and throw yourself into it. Focus on growth and self-improvement while also having fun and enjoying your life. When he sees you having fun and being adventurous, he'll probably wish he was out there with you instead of alone.
- Aries guys tend to be energetic, so taking up any kind of physical fitness or team sport is sure to interest him, says Garbis.^{[9]
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  Expert Interview} If you prefer solo activities, you could always take up something like hiking or skiing.
- Aries also admires creative pursuits, like acting, singing, theater, and painting. So, try taking up a more creative hobby, too.

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Change up your style.

Get a major glow-up to make him wish you were still his. Whether you've been meaning to get that awesome new haircut or revamp your wardrobe, show your Aries ex a side of you that he hasn't seen before. Change is exciting to Aries, so you'll instantly catch his eye if he sees you doing something new with your look.
- Aries men find a lot of different styles appealing, but the most attractive quality for him is that you look comfortable and happy in your own skin. Whatever outfit you use to impress him, don't be afraid to be unique.
- Each sign rules a certain body part, and Aries rules the head. Take extra care styling your hair, adding accessories, and applying makeup if you wear it; he'll look at your face before anything else.

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Chase your goals.

The more successful you are, the more you'll impress ambitious Aries. Work hard and focus on furthering your career, whether you're getting a promotion, changing career paths, or tackling an ambitious project. He's attracted to driven people who are willing to cheer him on throughout his journey. Tell him all about your success (or show it off in a big job update post on social media), and he’s sure to regret losing the go-getter of his dreams.^{[10]
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- Make sure you don't turn this into a competition with your Aries ex, warns Garbis.^{[11]
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  Expert Interview} He's extremely competitive, and things might get nasty if you're both trying to one-up the other or steal the spotlight.

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Post cool photos on social media.

Seeing you look happy and healthy will keep him thinking about you. Every time you do something interesting, fun, or adventurous, post a few photos from the event. Document your life and let him watch you shine from the sidelines! If you seem irresistible on your Instagram page, he'll have a hard time resisting you in real life.
- He'll be even more fascinated by photos without much context. For example, if you post a pic of you and your friends laughing at a bar, leave it captionless or type a simple and vague caption like "🍹🥳" with the photo.

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Meet new people.

Seeing you with new people can make him a little jealous and want you back. Expand your social circle by joining local hobby groups, going to community events, and volunteering. And, if you’re feeling ready, consider dipping your toes back into the dating pool. Aries men are social and like attention, so if he sees that new friends—and maybe even a new partner—are getting yours, he’ll likely miss you and regret not having you by his side.
- While flirting and dating new people can certainly make your Aries ex a little jealous and miss you, it’s important that you don’t do that with the intention of making him jealous. Only date if it's something that you’re ready to do and want to do.
- Plus, Aries guys aren’t really ones to play games. They are direct and honest, so trying to make him jealous can push him further away.
- As dating coach John Keegan explains, it’s not a good idea to try to get someone back with negative behaviors, like making them jealous. Instead, he says it’s best to show them that you’re living your life well and getting to know new people.^{[12]
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Remind him of your sex appeal.

Flaunt your favorite looks to entice a sensual Aries. While posting pictures to social media, include a few that make you feel particularly great about yourself. Better yet, dress up a little if you know you'll be seeing him in person. Wear your most flattering outfit, and don't be afraid to show a little skin. He won't be able to take his eyes off you!
- Generally, Aries guys love the color red. If you have an eye-catching red shirt or a sleek red dress in your wardrobe, he'll definitely notice you when you're wearing it.
- If you want your Aries back, wear the outfit he liked best on you. You'll catch his eye and bring back fond memories of your time together.

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Flirt with him a little.

Aries men find compliments and playful teasing hard to resist. If you’ve been reconnecting with your Aries man and you’re back on good terms, a bit of light flirting can definitely make him reminisce about your relationship, regret losing you, and want to get you back. Garbis says that Aries guys love attention and hearing how great they are, so throw in some compliments like, “You are so amazing,” or “You are so strong,” when you text or see him in person.^{[13]
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- Garbis adds that flirtatiously poking at an Aries can make them a little mad but also drive them wild. She says if you can make their blood boil, they’ll think about you a lot and want to see you again. It helps that they forgive and forget easily!^{[14]
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Build up your confidence.

Bold Aries is attracted to people with the same self-assurance. It's natural to feel unsure of yourself after a breakup, so get reacquainted with your own awesomeness! If you run into him—or even hang out—after the breakup, make sure you're the picture of confidence in both attitude and body language. You'll make a lasting impression on him, and he'll be sorry he let you go.
- To build your confidence, challenge your negative thoughts and correct them. Turn the negative into positive until you've cut out all the negative self-talk from your mind.^{[15]
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- Forgive yourself for anything you feel you may have done wrong—especially in your past relationship. Acknowledge any mistakes, forgive yourself, reflect on what you've learned, and use it to encourage yourself as you move forward.
- For more confident body language, stand straight with your shoulders back and hold your head high. Keep your arms loose by your sides, and make firm eye contact when you speak.

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Be true to yourself.

Even when you're trying to impress him, do so without pretending to be someone you're not—he'll notice. No matter what, embrace who you are and be yourself, both around him and throughout your daily life. He'll miss your authenticity and regret letting someone so bold and honest get away.

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Tell him if you want to get back together.

Aries guys appreciate honesty, so be direct about your feelings and intentions. Garbis says that Aries has a natural courageousness to tell you how he feels, and he’s not one to hold things back for long.^{[16]
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Expert Interview} So, he certainly respects someone who does the same. If you still have feelings for him, ask him to meet with you and talk to him openly and honestly about how you’re feeling and whether you want to rekindle your romance.
- For instance, let him know that you miss him and that you regret how things ended. Take this time to apologize for any mistakes you may have made and let him know how you plan to work on any of the issues you had in your relationship.
- If your ex isn’t feeling the same or isn’t willing to give the relationship another go, respect his decision instead of pressuring him for another chance. Thank him for his time, and then take some time for yourself to fully move on.
- A positive quality about Aries, says astrologer Mechila Blake, is that they’re open with their feelings. So if your Aries ex doesn’t share your feelings, he’ll let you know instead of keeping you guessing.^{[17]
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Be patient and take things slowly.

Aries guys tend to be pretty stubborn, so once they make up their mind, it can be hard to get them to change it.^{[18]
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Understand the traits of an Aries man.

Knowing how your Aries man behaves can help you understand him better. Aries men are passionate fire signs who live boldly and courageously. As the ram of the zodiac, this sign is independent, adventurous, determined, and just a little bit stubborn. He’s ambitious and pioneering, and loves the thrill of a new challenge. And with Mars, the planet of aggression and energy, as his ruler, love is like a battle (which he will win). Aries loves fiercely and makes a loyal, protective, and affectionate partner.^{[19]
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- Because Aries men value independence so much, they can back off if they feel like they’re being smothered or controlled. So, they need a lot of space and freedom in a relationship.
- Unsurprisingly, Aries guys tend to love people who share their bold, adventurous spirits. They want someone who can keep up with their spontaneous plans, challenge them to grow, and be direct and honest.

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