Welcome to a new era of "Jennifer Aniston is sad and lonely" tabloid cover stories; the woman who single-handedly plagued an entire generation of women with badly layered haircuts has split from boyfriend John Mayer, People reports.

"They had a great time together but they are just in different places in their lives right now," the magazine's source said.

Mayer and Aniston first went public with their relationship in April. Since then, they've been challenging Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner for the title of Hollywood Couple Most Likely to Induce a Coma (Because They're So Boring). Over the course of their courtship, the couple was spotted eating dinner (top copy!), walking on the beach (stop the presses!) and hanging out at Mayer's concerts (full details at 10!).

According to People, though, Mayer may just try and prolong the "magic" for a little while longer.

"He never ends things with a clean slate," one of Mayer's "friends" told People. "He likes to dwell on these relationships and sort everything out before saying goodbye for good."

Dude, didn't you learn anything from Jessica Simpson? (Does anyone else remember how she and Mr. Mankini  kept making up and breaking up?

John, just think of Aniston as a Band-Aid and tear it away fast. At least you'll be spared from attending the Marley and Me premiere.

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