How to Lose a Girl in 10 Days

If Hollywood gave us How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, it’s only fair we return the favour with the remix nobody asked for but everybody secretly needs—How to Lose a Girl in 10 Days. Except, plot twist: this is not your step-by-step breakup manual.

Think of it more as the ultimate handbook on what not to do if you’re actually trying to keep her. Because if you’ve ever wondered why she ghosted after date three, or why her “we need to talk” came out of nowhere, it might be because you were unknowingly speedrunning this list.

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Lovebomb Her

The quickest way to make her question your intentions is to come on too strong. Day one: roses. Day two: 47 good morning texts. Day three: a handwritten letter that looks suspiciously ChatGPT-generated. If you go from zero to soulmate in 48 hours, she’ll go from heart emoji to block button just as fast.

Keep Saying “I Thought Girls Liked…”

This one’s the fastest killer. “I thought girls liked being chased.” The second you start generalising women like they’re a one-size-fits-all, you’ve lost her. She’s not “girls.” She’s her. And if you don’t get that, she’ll go find someone who does.

Have Female Best Friends

Nothing sends the paranoia meter flying like a guy who seems more emotionally invested in someone who isn’t his girlfriend. If every other sentence starts with “Lara gets me,” she’ll soon decide Lara can keep you.

Don’t Take Her Out

Nothing kills the vibe faster than being Mr. “I don’t mind, you decide.” Asking her opinion is cute. Making her decide every single plan is exhausting. If your only contribution to date night is “I’m good with whatever,” she’ll start being good with whatever guy actually puts effort in.

Be Emotionally Unavailable

Being mysterious is one thing, being emotionally unavailable is another. If every chat feels like she’s pulling teeth while you sulk about that “one bad thing that ruined your life,” she’ll stop trying and find someone who actually shows up.

Prioritise Everything Else

Work. Gym. Fantasy football. The boys’ trip to Goa that’s been “in the works” since 2017. If she always comes last on your priority list, guess what? You’re already last on hers.

Be a Gentleman (to Everyone)

Holding the door open for your date? Cute. Holding it open for every single woman in the restaurant while she stands there waiting? Not so much. If chivalry turns into public performance, it stops being charming. There’s a fine line between being kind and auditioning for a “Most Eligible Bachelor” reality show.

Get a Fade Haircut

The fade is the male equivalent of a “live laugh love” tattoo. Everyone has one, nobody asked for it, and it’s way too high maintenance for what it delivers. Sure, it looks sharp for the first week, but by week two you’re basically sporting uneven stubble on your head. Nothing dries up attraction faster than a haircut that requires fortnightly touch-ups and a 12-minute explanation.

Have a Perfect Instagram Grid

If your feed looks perfect, she’s not impressed, she’s suspicious. Too polished feels fake, and you might earn the tag of a “performative male” by the second date. A little chaos is attractive. Being the human version of Pinterest is not.

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Be Friends with Your Ex / Talking Stages / Situationships

Exes belong in memory, not in present tense. Still liking their old posts? Still texting “happy birthday”? Still dropping “my ex used to…” in casual conversation? That’s not closure, that’s a red flag. She won’t compete with your past, she’ll just leave you in it.

The Takeaway

Here’s the truth: girls don’t actually want you to be flawless. They want you to care, to show up, to not treat them like the background music to your main character arc. If you’re guilty of any of these, don’t be surprised when she bounces. Because losing a girl doesn’t take 10 days, it takes one bad move repeated enough times.

So, the next time you think about double-tapping your ex’s Maldives throwback or stealing fries off her plate, maybe… don’t.