How To Lose a Guy in 10 Texts

Kick your text-speak up a notch. Use your standard OMG’s and LOL’s, but add a twist and keep him on his toes with lots of long, confusing abbreviations.

Show off your sense of humor by using sarcasm. Some say it doesn’t translate well into text form, but they’re not the ones with a dude wrapped around their little finger, are they?

Bare your soul. Text him all of your uncensored thoughts, problems, and opinions in detail, and don’t worry about a character limit.

It may be early in the relationship, but it’s high time for you to know where you stand.

You’re ready for the next step of intimacy: pointing out his character flaws. If you don’t help him change, who will?

He may be the love of your life, but he hasn’t texted you back in four hours. Let’s face it — he’s probably messing around with that girl down the hall. Let him know you won’t stand for this kind of treatment and you’ll have the upper hand in no time.

Guys love it when you send them lengthy videos of your pets. Bonus points if they’re dressed up in costumes.

Things can start to get a little dull after the three-date mark. Keep the magic alive by showering him with affection in the form of constant texts.

Show him how much you care by making yourself available. Prove that you’re up for anything, anytime, anywhere, even if you’re not specifically invited.

Good work! You’ve successfully sabotaged this fledgling relationship — who’s next?