Okay so you can tell by the increasing number of groans, his inability to reach for the remote and his fake coughing, that your significant other has a dreaded case of “Man Flu“.
So now what do you do? Here’s my 5 simple tips to deal with Man Flu – like a lady:
Tip 1: NEVER EVER EVER admit that you know.
NEVER admit you know he has Man Flu! The moment you mention this his symptoms will get worse – NO ONE needs that.
Tip 2: Show sympathy – well try your best.
Acknowledge that he is very VERY sick (even though he clearly isn’t) and say things like: “shame baby/love/darling/{insert pet name here} you look so sick”, “is there anything I can do for you”, “I think you need a doctor”. Showing that you see he is sick will immediately lessen his symptoms – he doesn’t have to over exaggerate the coughing or nose blowing if he knows you know he is sick. Trust me doing this will give you some peace from the chronic exaggeration of his actual, very mild, condition.
Tip 3: Pamper him.
You love him right, well maybe not at this exact moment, but you love him right! – so pamper him a little. The best way to sure man flu is to give you man a little TLC. Buy him a few of his favorite magazines, cook him some chicken soup inspired by Nigella, (Woolworths bought will also do), rub his back … you get the picture.
Tip 4: Perform eye rolling, sarcastic comments and pull faces BEHIND his back.
You are a woman who can deal with child birth, waxing and high heels so it’s not surprising you don’t understand why he is such a lame, childish, lazy, sniffling mess but as per tip 4 you love him. So when you’re in his company act like a caring motherly nurse …. but behind his back release all frustration and curse, name call and pull as many faces as you want – it will help you keep your sanity.
Tip 5: Avoid Sharp Objects and Cyanide.
Yes, you’ll want to kill him. But don’t despair, Man Flu only lasts 4 – 7 days so it will be over soon. If all else fails leave the house and call his mother.
The Lady Of Write 