How do u do the side splits?

I'm working on my flexibility and i want to learn how to do the side splits. Also, how long will it take me to learn the side splits?How do u do the side splits?
try resting one leg on a med. sized table and one on the ground, dont force your self to go down, just drop you body weight, if it gets to uncomfortable just stop.How do u do the side splits?
Side Splits?? is that were u open ur legs and go all the way down that really looks like it hurts like ***** OMG IDK how ppl can do that well good Luck!
If you practice everyday and do it the right way eventaully you'll learn how.