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Every time I attempt to watch my team play, my disinterested wife always complains. So, as to avoid eventual chaotic confrontation, we end up watching Lifetime or some reality show containing either the word "idol" or "top model." Do you have any suggestions on how I can get my wife to fall in line and let me watch the game? I'm desperate.

So what you're saying is how can I help you put your pants back on in your marriage and say goodbye to Alan Thicke, Tracy Gold, Tyra Banks and Simon Cowell?

Did you ever hear of a Wifey Be Nice Stick? Foolproof way to be able to watch the game each and every night.

But if you're not really into domestic violence, I understand. So, as an alternative to wife-beating, I'm going to attempt to give you a little insight into the psyche of a woman instead.

You have to learn to beat a woman at her own game. How does she manipulate you into changing the channel so that she gets to watch what she wants?

Women tend to use bartering and/or bribery to get what they want. Try negotiating your TV time by offering her something she really wants / needs in return. (And no, typically offers that are sexual in nature do not work with a woman).

Alleviate some of her chores. Make her life easier. I know I hate doing the dishes. You could offer to do the dishes in return for some Cubs time. Each time you wash, you watch.

Back massages are very persuasive as well, but don't expect it to lead to anything.

Presents should also work. With me, a diamond could buy you a whole month of baseball-filled evenings. But then the Cubs could become a very expensive habit. You’d be better off picking up a less expensive drug addiction where a cardboard box would be way more interesting than watching baseball.

Fortunately for us we live in the age of evolving technology. TIVO is an amazing invention. Unfortunately, sporting events are like a fine steak; they are just not the same the next day. If you find out who wins the next day on Sports Center, it just makes the thought of watching a recorded version of the game seem so anticlimactic. Use that argument and suggest she TIVO some of her shows.

A marriage is all about compromise. Give and you shall receive. You both need to understand that to make things work. You will end up resenting her if, while the guys are talking about the big play in the Cubs-Phillies game, you are forced to discuss who got voted off American Idol. Grab hold of your dignity now, because if you can't learn to compromise on TV time, your manhood and your marriage are all but lost.

And if all else fails, trade her in for a blow-up doll. Then you can watch whatever you want, whenever you want.

Oh, and as payment for my good advice, I accept cash, check and / or diamonds.

Rebecca is a New York based entertainment and intellectual property attorney, an agressive fantasy player and an avid Knicks and Jets fan. Got a question for Answer Gal? E-mail her at: answergal@fantasysportsupdate.com

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