How to Dump a Guy: A Coward's Manual

By Kate Fillion and Ellen Ladowsky

Book Overview

Irreverent yet practical, supportive, knowing, and very, very funny, How to Dump a Guy is a wise, refreshing book about how to end relationships. It is a coward's manual that takes the reader's hand from the first sign that it's over to the aftershocks. There are the Dumping Do's and Don'ts. A typology of difficult-to-dump men, including Cling-ons and Reject Addicts. A checklist of things to do before your Big Day (for example, Getting Your Stuff Back). What to wear to a ditching (think Audrey Hepburn) and where to stage it, including the popular restaurant (do choose a place within your own means, because there's a very strong possibility he won't be picking up the check). Tried-and-true dumping lines-"I'm a little confused about my sexual orientation" and "I love you too much-it scares me." And, finally, how to use the techniques of master spin doctors to control the story so you'll be up and dating again in no time.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761112561
• ISBN13: 9780761112563
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Workman Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.0" x 7.8"

Customer Reviews

Comes in handy for the novice

I had never broken up with anyone before and I wanted dump my 5+ year boyfriend I cared deeply about. This book not only assured me that I was doing the right thing, but it also helped me with the when and how. I give it to everyone I know who is unhappy in their relationship. It's good constructive advice and makes for a great reference book!

laugh out loud

This is the funniest book I've read in a long time, not ha ha slapstick, but Seinfeld-esque humor. Perfect gift for a friend who's always moaning about her relationship, and it will make your own life easier, too, if she follows the advice -- or at least learns to laugh at herself.

This is a great book

It's nice to see Fillion lighten up a bit after her first (also excellent book). I hope she writes lots more with Ladowsky. This is a great read and should be read in public.

Guides without evangalizing

A must read for all women of the '90s.This is a great book which takes a realistic approach to relationships. It not only gently guides you to the end of the relationship, recognizing that the end happens, but reflects the good and bad. Along the pathway to the end, you are not required to change your inner being (ala Gray et al), just to get out...without harm to yourself...what we all want. The use of humor in this book is great. We have all felt the things these women describe, just have had no avenue to verbalize it.

A must for the 90s.

I was watching the Today Show and these two (beautiful women) were on the show talking about their book. I really think they offered some sage words about moving on in the 90s for both women and men. Hey, it is under $10. Dates are not cheapter!