In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: It may seem trite, but there's practical wisdom in this saying. If you approach a guy while putting up some false façade, you'll feel pressured to maintain that façade throughout your entire relationship. Since you're aiming for marriage, you'd have to hide your real self for the rest of your life to make things last. You'll need to create a positive first impression when searching for potential matches, of course. Start things off by demonstrating your best qualities rather than pretending to have qualities you don't actually have. Have some self-confidence. Every person has his or her own faults, but no one is entirely without merit, either. Valuing yourself is the easiest and surest way to encourage others to do the same. Body image is one aspect of self-esteem that many women struggle with. Instead of lamenting the physical features that seem less-than-perfect, try focusing on features that you do feel pleased about. By drawing attention to those features, you may feel more confident about your overall appearance, and that renewed sense of confidence may catch the attention of possible matches. Everyone has shortcomings, and being aware of your own problems can be a good thing. Instead of changing yourself in the hopes of making the right guy fall for you, though, you should implement changes for the purpose of improving your own life. By making changes for yourself, you'll become happier independently of any relationship. You'll be more satisfied with yourself and your life at any given time regardless of whether you're single or married. If you believe in God or some type of higher power, spend time praying about your desire to marry. Ask for guidance on your search and during your relationship with a possible future husband. Of course, you don't have to follow this piece of advice if you don't believe in any type of higher power. Individuals who try to build their lives on a foundation of faith should strive to build their future marriages on the same foundation, though.
Summary: Be true to yourself. Know your own value. Improve yourself for yourself. Pray for guidance.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Do not wave your arms or hands around, as this can be seen as aggressive by the dog. Clench your fingers together into loose fists and keep your arms at your sides. Plant your feet hip width apart and stand still. Do not try to touch or pat the dog, as this can be interpreted as aggressive. Never reach out to touch a dog you do not know. Do not stare in the dog’s eyes or meet it at eye level. Instead, look at its feet or at your own feet. This will let the dog know that you are not a threat. Position your body so you are facing one side of the dog. Do not stand so you are positioned head on with it or behind it, as this can spook it. Avoid yelling or shouting around the dog, as this can scare it. Instead, speak in a low, calm voice. You may say “Hello there” or “Nice doggy” to let the dog know you are friendly. If you know the dog’s name, try saying its name a few times calmly and slowly. This will let it know you are not a threat. If the dog gets close to you and does not display signs of aggression like growling, crouching, or barking, allow it to sniff your legs or waist. Stay still as it sniffs you. Once it smells you, it may determine you are not a threat and move away from you. If you are not comfortable letting the dog sniff you, move away from the dog safely and slowly so neither of you are in danger.
Summary: Stand still with your arms relaxed at your sides. Avoid making direct eye contact with the dog. Move to the side of the dog. Speak slowly and calmly around it. Allow it to sniff you.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The best defense against people who dislike you is to like yourself. When you are confident in yourself, that confidences radiates and other people notice.  Self-confidence comes from knowing that you are good enough (self-esteem) and that you are capable (self-efficacy).  Do an inventory to identify things about yourself that you are confident in versus things that make you self-conscious or insecure. You can start by making a list of all the things you are good at, and a list of things you struggle with. Consider all types of things, like making people laugh, cooking, sticking to a schedule, keeping promises, dancing, etc. You might categorize these things into groups like "social," "emotional," "physical," "cognitive," or others that are important to you. Focus on improving negative thoughts and negative "self talk" (the things you say to yourself in your head), especially on the areas that you feel that you are not good at. When you find yourself doubting your ability or thinking negatively, reframe it. Instead of thinking, "I am so bad at math," think about how good you are at looking for details and solving problems, and say to yourself, "I can conquer this math problem!" The term "disliked" is not very specific. If you think of someone or something you "dislike," you might really be feeling emotions like ambivalence, disgust, distrust, fear, hurt, resentment, jealousy, or any myriad of combinations of these or other negative emotions.  If your goal is to reduce the negative feelings someone has for you, you have to identify why it is that you are disliked. Then, you can work on improving that particular area for that particular person.  For example, if someone dislikes you because she feels you come on too strong, you can try to tone it down around that person. Or if someone dislikes you because you often break your commitments, you can work on being more consistent and keeping your word. Pinpointing why you are disliked might also reveal a simple truth: often times people dislike you for reasons that have nothing to do with you. It is entirely unfair, but completely normal. A person may dislike you because you remind them of someone, because they are just a negative person, or because they are jealous of you-- or a number of other reasons! Sometimes realizing that someone's reasons for disliking you are superficial, absurd, or simply irrelevant to you can help you accept being disliked for what it really is. If others dislike you at school, work, church, home, or any other place in particular, and you cannot figure out why on your own, you might consider asking someone you trust to help you figure out why.  Someone who likes you but will be honest with you is best!  Let them know that you are trying to understand why others dislike you, and that you need some feedback from someone who knows you well. Your trusted friend can help you to recognize the reasons (or lack of reasons) why others might dislike you, and then help you to focus on your own acceptance of the situation.
Summary:
Build self-confidence. Identify the root of why you are disliked. Ask someone you trust.