Guys, is it okay if I start listing off chick flicks when a guy I'm on a date with asks me what my favorite movies and tv shows are?

[Bethany22]

I tried watching sci-fi and action packed stuff, but I just don't like that genre at all. So do you think less of a girl you're on a date with who you don't have tv shows and movies in common with? How do I avoid these conversations from falling flat when I start listing off my favorite tv shows and movies that are definitely geared towards women more so than men?

[AmandaYVR]

Good q. I like it.

I don't think you should change your answer if your true answer is this. They won't be too keen on the changing.

Instead of just listing the titles, give a bit of a reason for why, and be specific with each movie. Reasons are important. They add detail, depth, and give the other person something more to go on. Besides, they might have their own preconceived ideas, and you might expand their minds a bit. But mostly it's about revealing aspects of your personality, so that you slowly learn about each other, who your authentic self is.

And then when they list theirs, try to be open-minded. There are lots of "chick flicks" and "guy movies" that are great crossovers. I'd also encourage you to check those out. Not the action and superhero ones, if you don't want, but the dramas, that really get inside characters. Those can be illuminating.

[melanieeeB]

Just stand up to what you like and if it's someone who respects you, he will also respect your different movie/show tastes. But don't lie, be confident and say what you think. It's all good and if it should be a deal breaker for him, well then he wasn't a good fit for you

[Mr1derful]

I think that’s totally fine. If you don’t see eye eye in the beginning anyways, then it could be a deal breaker and better to get it done and over with quicker. Me personally I don’t get sci-fi movies or like superhero movies much at all all. And you sound perfect and I’d rather bond with someone I was into over a chick flick, or rom com or hallmark movie or something else anyway! I mean I like action, horror, comedy, adventure and movies like that too but I could always watch those on my own time if she wasn’t into it.

[RolandCuthbert]

You can only like what you like. But it would be interesting if you listed some movies he might like also.

When I was young, me and my ex both liked, these movies;

[Guy13]

You should listing chick flicks and he better not know the movie story or you are dating a mini-you 😎

[OlderAndWiser]

If I ask a girl about movies, I EXPECT her to reel off a list of chick flicks.

[Makeushiver]

It depends. If you ever want to be ble to go to the movies with him then maybe soft peddle it. Too much chick-flick/rom-com can become too stifling. Imagine sitting through a "Rambo-thon" & you'll have a similar reaction as would he when confronted with too many chick-flick,
Just an opinion

[loveslongnails]

He asked, and why would you alter your answers to try and suit what you think he wants to hear? Last time you checked, you WERE still a chick, right? LOL You like what you like. If he ends up being soooooo upset by your choice of flicks, he's probably not the guy you want anyway.

[Anonymous]

Be open about what you like. It's good to have some things in common, but also to like different things as well. Maybe he'll surprise you and will have seen some of them himself. Don't feel you need hide your personality for him to like you. If you do, he's not right you.

This advice does not apply if you like Elf. Keep that to yourself.

[Billboshaggens]

Elf is a great movie.

[AydenHazor]

Seeing as I quite enjoy chick flicks, this would not be an issue for me. Don't ever pretend to like something you don't it be something you date but to please a guy. Be yourself, and for the right guy that will be perfect. You want someone who will be into you for you, not fall for a fake persona.

[MarkosSPL]

Never watched a chick flick before with a girl, but the idea sounds kind of fun, it's something different for the guy probably aswell, so I don't think it'll be a problem at all.

[abc3643]

Sure.
ALWAYS BE YOURSELF.

Relationships are a form of play and relaxation to help get away from work.
But, if you have to put on an act to be in a relationship, that's just more work.

[ShellyB]

There is no point lying, if your answers bother them, it wouldn't have been much of a relationship. JMO!

[rosemilk]

just be yourself :) no need to lie about what movies you like. if the convos fall flat just because of that, you guys won't get along anyway.

[DizzyDesii]

I think its safest to name one from every genre. I tend to talk more about horror comedy, rom coms and action films

[Anonymous]

If that’s what you like then that’s just what you like. I’ll always say to be 100% yourself on dates. The right guy is going to receive it well, while the wrong ones will think otherwise.

[Agent_Elflord]

Yes that’s perfectly fine, we might like some of them too. For instance I love Mean Girls, 50 first dates, Legally Blonde, Miss Congeniality, and sometimes watch Mama Mia with my sister.

[spartan55]

We expect you to like chick flicks, not a big deal at all. Just don't expect me to like them.

[LiteSide]

Be honest with yourself and him. I honestly enjoyed several romantic comedies over the years with my wife. Some of which have been listed by others.

[NathanDavis]

is 500 Days of Summer on your list?

[clampfan101]

Be honest. Be yourself. He should love who you are no matter what his opinions on chick flicks are. You don’t need to be identical in interests to like each other and get along.

[Damian69]

Just be honest! Don't lie to him, just tell the guy what you like when he asks! Hell, he might like some of those movies too. I don't like all of them, but I love Clueless

[Anonymous]

If that's what you watch. I'd much rather a woman tells me what she watches rather than what she thinks I want to hear. What's the point of dating if we're just going to pretend to be other people?

[sassyredhead]

Be yourself ! You likes are a part of who you are and you want to find someone who loves you for love

[Mansearching]

Honesty is best. Watch with him and he should watch with you. If y'all can't do that, then try something else.

[Shy_Steve]

It's interesting to us whatever you say, That's why he asked.

He is not going to walk away so just be honest and he will appreciate your answer.

[shortster]

Sure, if they are your favorite. It is always best to be honest with people that you are dating. You don't want them you break up with you based on a lie.

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

Yes, it's okay for a girl to tell me what programs she likes.

[Danisgivingit]

Sure, but then be prepared if he leaves. Sometimes it’s a false sense of reality for some girls that real life can imitate imagination

[Jennz6]

Don’t ask him, just tune in to what you want to watch

[Paul09]

You don't like action comedy? Anything comedy? Suspense? Adventure? Documentary? Dam how do you not get bored with watching 1 genre.

[Jamie05rhs]

If those are the movies you like, then those are the movies you like. Just be yourself! :)

[Stevefiveo]

It doesn't hurt to be honest. Maybe he has seen one or two of them.

[NachtjaegerSS]

That's fine but don't expect him to watch those with you.

[LiamJHayden]

No. In fact it might be boring if we only liked the same things.

[wafflemakerman69]

If that is what you enjoy If you like any kind of action or drama do include those as well as you will have a much better connection

[OddBeMe]

No you must like everything we like or you will die a spinster surrounded by cat feces.

[A_Nihilist]

Yep. If they don't like what you like, tough titty.

[JamesRandiDebates]

It's always best to give a truthful answer to a question.

[Anonymous]

by showing off your tits when you do so he doesn't get bored out of his mind like i am reading this dumb question

[Anonymous]

Sure I don't see an issue with that. Would even be happy to watch them with a partner as well I don't mind them.

[Opinion Owner]

You stop them falling flat I guess only if the other person cares enough to talk about them. Like what you like about it and stuff like that

[FunkyMonkee]

As long as they ARE your fave movies.

[pizzalovershouse]

Not less he ask for that type

[AimeeKyle]

Sure. Be honest, it’s always the best plan.

[PatriceONeal]

Don't list off ypur stupid shows.

[dinojames22]

Yeah an honest answer is an honest answer

[LemiaOfThunder]

If you want.

[NostalgiaSenpi]

It's fine.