If you do not have anything to lose from it then I suggest giving it a crack.
I don’t think that it would be too bad if you just gave things a try with your ex boyfriend. There are some advantages to trying to get your ex back. You know what to expect from them and you can use that to your benefit. There will be less surprises and nervousness than when you start dating a stranger. Do not turn down the options too soon. Think it over carefully. If you do not have anything to lose from it then I suggest giving it a crack. Love does not always have to be as difficult as we make it.