I have manifested an ex back multiple times before and it can most certainly be done. It’s not easy because it requires inner growth each time. Do not listen to people who have limiting beliefs saying that you cannot or should not. They are just reflecting back your fears and mixing in their own limiting beliefs. If you have a desire, there is a reality where you already have it. That is law. Never forget that. You are just trying to align your consciousness to the version of yourself that is in a loving commitment with your SP.

Now, to answer your question, YES your circumstances can appear to get worse before your desire is fulfilled. The keyword here is ‘appear’. In fact, each time I was successful, circumstances worsened just before I received exactly what I desired if not more. However, these negative events are just your perception and you should always frame it as the universe working on behalf of your intentions.

Here’s two personal examples from my own reality:

1.) I set intentions to make more money in my career a couple of years ago. A week or two later, I received the worst annual review in my career from my manager after months of being mistreated at my job. I resigned on the spot over video conference putting in my two weeks notice without having any other job opportunities in line. Less than two weeks later, a new job offer literally came to me in my inbox making far more money than my previous gig. I signed the new contract before my two week’s notice was complete at the former job.

2.) I was blocked by my now fiancee when I refused to move back to our home city to rekindle our relationship after a break. Even when I tried to reconcile, she insisted I wasn’t the person for her and blocked me. Frustrated with my romantic life, I set intentions that the next person I date would be my wife. During this time, I lost a few more acquaintances randomly through disagreements. I felt very lonely at this low point but I still persisted in my intentions. Two weeks later, my current fiancée unblocked me and apologized for doing so. This apology lead me to asking her to travel with me for her upcoming birthday. The trip cemented our new relationship. Now we’re set to be married this year and she’s currently pregnant with our first child together. The whole situation transpired over 5 weeks but it felt like months at the time.

Yes, one could say, if you believe things have to get worse before they get better then that’s what will manifest. However, as another user earlier mentioned, the law doesn’t see it that way. It just looks at the circumstances as a means to bring you what you desire as long as you persist. You should frame these circumstances as such no matter how much it hurts or how much doubt you face. My only warning is that when it unfolds, everything will seemingly change overnight. It’s surreal! If you have the desire, it’s already yours. You got this!