Friendships are a bit like a fire. You have to tend your friendship, feed it, mind it, and care for it, or the flame burns out. Bromance is a beautiful thing if you allow it to be. From cracking beers to defeating zombies till the crack of dawn, a friendship between two bro's can rarely be matched.

So when our ladies tell us we have a sweet & tender 'bromance' going on, we outwardly cringe, but deep down (very, very deep down) where no one can see, take the piss, or suggest otherwise – we glow.

But what happens when times get rough, and a global pandemic rolls through? Will you let the bromance flame die out or fight to keep it alive? Hard times call for tough measures, and your friendship is no exception to the rule. Here are eleven ways of keeping the bromance alive and strengthen your bond without feeling like you're on a weird first date.

Sharpen Up Your Wingman Skills

You might have to share his heart with someone else (sob!), but having expert wingman skills is a life skill worth learning, especially if you have another single bro's in your group. Make sure your pal looks the part and isn't beer hopping in his favorite tee.

Map out a game plan, so you prepared for when bars do open back up. Have unlimited compliments about your partner in crime because chances are you'll have to do some major crisis management after his cringe-worthy pickup lines!