How to Survive Watching Chick Flicks

Nothing strikes fear into a man like the chick flick. If you are married man or committed boyfriend, you cannot avoid falling victim to this notorious phenomenon. You can, however, survive watching the chick flick as long as you follow some simple rules. Know them, learn them and live them.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Two dry tissues
• <br>Two pre-soaked tissues
• <br>Saline eye drops

1. 

   You are about to watch a chick flick and there is no escaping. What is the first thing you should do? Excuse yourself and go get your supplies. Go to the bathroom, and get two pre-soaked tissues and two dry tissues. Put the pre-soaked tissues in your pocket on the side that is not holding your girl. Put the dry ones in the other pocket for easy distribution to your significant other. Put some saline drops in your pocket with the pre-soaked tissues.

2. 

   Remember men, this is your opportunity to show your sensitive side. You can gain some major love points if you do this right. As soon as the chick flick starts, act as though you want no distractions. Turn off your cell phone dramatically so as to not be bothered. Put the kids to bed, so you can really pay attention to this important cinematic event.

3. 

   Just when the main character is about to die, reach in and offer your girl a tissue. If you are watching "Beaches" give her two. As the scene moves on, bite your lower lip when your girl looks over to see if you too are whimpering. Do not cry right away, as this will just make you look like a wimp.

4. Now, just when the chick flick reaches the pinnacle of angst, take the saline drops out your pocket deftly. Position it upside down in your hand so that gravity can take effect. Take your face in your hands for a moment and squeeze them to your face. Close your eyes and let the saline drip down your cheek.

5. Return the saline to your pocket and pull out your pre-soaked tissues. Bring them to your face making sure to leave the perfect tear rolling down the cheek on your girls side. Make sure to turn away when you see she has noticed. The chick flick is just too much for your emotions. Look away with manly pride over your tears.

6. With your girl like putty in your arms as the chick flick draws to a close, let out a big "Aaaawwwwwwww." Make sure you do not do so with sarcasm; you must be genuine in your sentiment. For added effect, ask your girl to throw away your soaked tissue. You have now survived the chick flick.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not get your tissues mixed up.
• <br>Do not overdo the sentimentality.
• <br>Do hold your girl throughout.
• <br>Agree with everything your girl says.
• <br>Avoid the next chick flick by saying you feel too emotional for it.