[header] How to lose a guy [title] Confront the issue face to face. [step] You may occasionally meet a guy who clearly thinks the relationship has more potential than you think it does. When it becomes evident to you that he's trying to take the relationship in a direction that you have no interest, you might not know how to handle the situation. 
Begin by making sure you confront the issue face to face. Texting, phone calls, and other indirect methods can leave room for misunderstandings, so you're better off telling him in person.