How do I get him back?

Well, it's easy to say it requires open and honest communication... BUT life is never that simple so...
I reckon he doesn;t text you first because guys have that whole pride thing going on, that and the fact that he knows you well enough to know that you will text him soon enough. His asking questions could be his way of texting first without actually "texting first"...does he ask questions when you haven;t text him in a while and are the questions ones that only you would know the answer to?

Just stop texting him for a while adn see if he texts you. If he doesn't and (like the rest of us girls) you can't hold back any longer just text him a really breezy message and tell him you've been really busy and saw *INSERT YOUR IDEA HERE* which reminded you of him so you thought you'd ask how he's doing.
This way it will seem like you haven't been pondering his thoughts for the past few weeks or waiting by the phone, it also leaves the conversation open for him to enquire as to what you have been doing and you to perhaps see if he's remotely jealous that you won't give him ALL the details...He'll start wondering if it's with a guy and the more vague you are the more he'll wonder.

OR you could just text him how you feel, boring but could be effective? :o)

Hi babe,
Even though he doesn't initiate contact, he's still responding to you and that's a good thing. Try to keep the contact going regularly, but this doesn't mean every day-- you don't want to overwhelm him. Start off by about once a week. Regular contact is the first step to getting back together so don't push it or you may lose your chance! Good luck and keep us updated =)

Give him time to miss you and your relationship. Stop seeing him, talking to him, texting, calling and emailing him. Don't contact him at all.

This really gets guys and it worked for me. If you are always staying in contact with him he has nothing to miss and has power because he knows you still want him. If you don't talk to him and don't answer his calls or texts he will worry that you have moved on and it will really get to him. He no longer knows what is going on in your life and it will drive him nuts! Try to not talk to him for at least 30 days. In this time give yourself a makeover and try to lose some weight so next time her sees you you look amazing.

It is really hard to cut off contact with someone you really care about, but if you can do it your chances of getting him back will be very very high.

honestly, my ex and I broke up 9 months ago, we didn't speak all summer, and he gets super jealous when I show INTEREST IN OTHER GUYS. you ex probably likes feeling important to you. I'm sure he's a great guy, but you should let him miss you and give him time to realize what he wants. maybe he will see that things are better off with you. especially if their is chemistry. my ex & I always hang out, and we know that we won't keep our hands to ourselves... and there is more than chemistry, but its young love right? things will work out. be strong love (L)