How to Lose Your Guy In 8 Simple Steps (3 of 5)

4. Be the One Who Starts Petty Arguments, Make Him Feel Guilty Anyway

The key here is to be as manipulative and conniving as possible. When the two of you walk by an attractive girl at the mall, immediately accuse him of checking her out. The more flustered you act, the better. Then, when he goes on the defensive, ask him why he has to be a hot-headed jerk who is always trying to start fights with you. He’ll tire of your shenanigans soon enough.

5. Be Boring

When he asks you how your workday was, give him brief answers like, “Great” or “You know, like, whatever” and leave it at that. Leave no doubt that you have zero interest in conversing with him. But then, to really rub some salt in the wound, turn around and place a strategic phone call to a friend, and engage in a nonstop gabfest for an hour or two.