If you can't stand awkward situations in movies, it might be because they bring up bad memories or associations. I guess it depends on how much you put yourself in their shoes as you watch. Like how some people have trouble watching people get stuck with needles in movies. Well, I don't really have any advice, just try and be laid back about it keep things in the right perspective. Like if you were watching a seen where someone gets stuck with a needle, you could remind yourself that it's just a prop they are sticking it into.