How to lose a guy in ten days: Leeds edition

While watching my favourite romcom for the 101st time an idea popped into my head. Why not write my own ‘How to lose a guy in ten days’? After a few semi-situationships and many painful conversations with men in Leeds I might as well make something out of it.

So, while I didn’t go full-on-Andie and search for the unlucky guy, here’s how to lose a guy (in Leeds) in ten days based on mine and my friends’ traumatic experiences.

Brand his edgy/ quirky style as basic

Do this and you’ve lost him in a day. What do you mean his baggy low-rise jeans and silver rings are the same as every other guy’s down Call Lane? Please, this is basically high fashion.

You’re most likely to find this genre of man outside Old Red Bus station with a cig in his mouth or behind the decks on a Saturday night, which brings me onto my next big no-no.

Belittle his DJing skills

Although you might be desperately wanting to roll your eyes at the third time a boy is sat in your room telling you about his upcoming gig at some underground Leeds club, I recommend you fight that urge if you intend to keep him.

These copy and paste Leeds boys take their part-time hobby very seriously so don’t even crack the slightest of smirks.

Be thoroughly unimpressed by the fact he’s captain of the rugby team

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This boy in front of you has probably had to drink a disgusting mix of unknown substances and has chundered at least five times to get to where he is so, please, show some respect.

He lives and breathes rugby so if this is your dream man you may not see him much but maybe you’ll be lucky enough to watch him tackle other grown men every weekend.

Prefer pop or rap to DnB

Drum and Bass not your thing? Wrong- it is now. Watch his eyes glaze over as you say the name ‘Chappell Roan’ because, congratulations, you’ve just lot his interest.

If you can successfully convince him you love this exquisite music taste of his then you’ll gain the privilege of accompanying him on these nights out of aggressive headbanging in a circle of his friends.

Not listen to Alex Turner every waking second (indie boy edition)

This one goes out to all those who tend to fall for a floppy-haired, skateboarding kind of boy. If you’re not blasting Arctic Monkeys in your headphones, what are you even doing?

If this music isn’t your vibe and you decide to be honest about it, prepare to face their entire discography in an attempt to change your mind. Attempt at your own risk.

Not faint at his grad scheme (finance bro edition)

What do you mean you’re not astounded by his grad scheme that he brings up every five minutes? Yes, you may have one too but, please, that’s really nothing compared to the investment bank that’s about to take on this absolute hero.

If this sounds like your type, not to fear, we know where you’ll find your future husband. It’s guaranteed that he’ll be strutting around the Business School in his Ralph Lauren quarter zip in hopes of someone noticing his JP Morgan water bottle, hanging out the side of his rucksack.

So, while this guide may not have provided you with the best of spirits when venturing out to the terrifying world that is dating in Leeds, we hope this has at least reassured you that maybe being single is not so bad after all!