Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Have a talk with them. Ask your friends to step in. Tell a parent or family member. Document every time they insult you. Report them to the proper authorities.

Answer: Perhaps you've never told the bully how you feel or asked them to stop. Pull them aside and tell them you don't appreciate them speaking to you that way and you won't put up with it anymore. Ask a friend to come with you if you don't feel comfortable doing it alone.  You might say, “Josh, this whole insulting me thing is getting old. I have been patient with you, but I'm not gonna take it anymore. I need you to stop.” You can practice this speech in the mirror at home a few times before doing it in person. If you have to be around the bully, find a friend who'll be with you. Talk to them about what's going on and ask them to support you in case they start being mean. Say “Do you remember Eric? Well, he'll be there tonight and I'm so worried.  Can you come with me and have my back?  I don't want to be alone.” If you're in school or if the person bullying you is in your family, talk to your parents about it. They'll be able to talk you through it or even end the bullying altogether.  You might say, “Hey Mom, I wanna talk to you about something. There's this kid Bob in my class, and he's really mean to me.  I've tried a few things, but he won't stop.  I don't know what to do.” But, if the bully is your parent, talk to another relative like a grandfather or aunt. Begin keeping a record of the insults in case you need it later.  Write down the date and what they said to you. Should you decide to turn them in, this documentation will be helpful in showing how bad things are. If this person is disrupting you at work, affecting your academics, or harming your self esteem, report them!   You deserve to be happy at work or school, not harassed. Tell your teacher, principal, boss, or Human Resources office.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Decorate everything. Write your own vows. Have someone special sing or read. Have a loved one officiate the wedding.

Answer: Decorations are where your theme really shines. The three greatest places to decorate at a wedding are the aisle, the altar, and the tables at the reception.  For the aisle you can roll out a red Hollywood carpet or attach beautiful bouquets to the end of each row. The stage or altar that you are getting married on should be simple enough that all the focus is on you, but have enough character so that all the picture will be uniquely yours. Table centerpieces at the reception are limitless when it comes to decorative potential. You could use simple items like candles, river stones, or vases with flowers, or you could place a prop or item relevant to your theme on each table. Vows are a perfect way to add a personal tone to the ceremony and be yourself with your partner. If you want to write your own vows, agree on a format beforehand with your partner so they match in terms of tone. You can make them funny or personal and sentimental. Just be creative and read other vows for inspiration. If you happen to have a close mutual friend who is a talented singer, consider asking them to sing at your wedding. If you have a close friend who could not be a part of the wedding party but you still want to include, offer to let them read a particular passage from a religious or otherwise significant text. It’s a relatively simple process to become an ordained minister. If you and your partner have someone special that you would love to officiate your wedding, they can! It’s a quick and free process to become an ordained minister online and in return they’ll be able to officiate weddings and sign the marriage license. Be careful, though, as some states do not officially recognize marriages officiated by someone who became a minister for a day to do so. Check your state’s requirements to ensure that you can pursue this option.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Become friends first. Ask them about their interests and hobbies. Invite them to sit with you at lunch. Get to know them over text. Invite them to hang out with you and some of your friends.

Answer: People are much more inclined to say ‘yes’ when they’re asked out by someone they know and admire. By talking to your crush from time to time and slowly getting to know them and befriend them, you can relieve some of the pressure and awkwardness later on and also decrease your chances of being turned down. Try casually asking if they’d like to be your partner for an activity in class. Whenever you have time to chat with your crush, whether at lunch, after school on the bus, or by your locker in between classes, ask them about what they like. This will help you get to know them better and it may also help you to feel connected with them when you find things that you have in common. Ask questions like: “What’s your favorite song?” and “Do you play any sports?” During lunch, you have a good amount of free time and don’t have to focus on school work or hurry to get to class. Ask your crush if they’d like to sit at your lunch table to get to know them better and show them that you value spending time with them.   To keep it casual, ask them as soon as lunch starts instead of hours beforehand. Consider saying something like, “Hey! The funniest thing happened today in third period. Do you want to sit with me at lunch so I can tell you all about it?” Once you and your crush have established a friendship, it’s appropriate to ask for their number. Send a simple “Hey! What are you up to?” text and see where the conversation goes. When in doubt, ask them questions about themselves. This shows that you’re interested in getting to know them.  Don’t text your crush constantly or they may get a clingy vibe and want to distance themselves from you. Text them for a bit when it feels natural and then put down your phone and spend some time with your friends and/or family. You can also ‘like’ and comment on their posts on social media sites, such as Instagram or Facebook, to get closer to them and show them that you’re interested and paying attention to them. Make fun plans with some of your friends and ask your crush if they want to tag along. This gives you a way to spend some quality time together face-to-face and develop a deeper friendship without the pressure of a one-on-one ‘date.’  Consider going bowling or to the movies. You can also suggest that your crush invites a friend or two to join the group as well so that they feel more comfortable.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Provide your cat with a cage. Put the kitten in an enclosed space by itself. Introduce your kitten to new rooms slowly.

Answer:
Your kitten will love the safety and security of its crate or cage.  The cage provides your cat with a refuge from you and all the other people that it doesn’t quite trust.  Don’t close the door to the cage.  Just allow your kitten to hang out in there when it wants.  Don’t attempt to remove your kitten or pester it to come out.  This will not be conducive to trust-building. The cage should have enough room for the kitten to stand up and turn around. You might want to put a soft towel or cloth on the bottom of the cage to make it cozier for your kitten. If you live in a house with loud children and big, barking pets, your kitten might be scared – especially if it already doesn’t trust you.  Place your kitten in a small room without other pets or people.  If you’re not yet at the stage where you can pick your kitten up, entice your kitten into the room using kitty treats.  This is an important step if you know you’ll be having company over.  Keep your kitten in the enclosed space until you’ve told your guests that you want to introduce them to your kitten.  Instruct your guests to get down on their hands and knees and speak in a kind manner to the kitten that doesn’t trust you. Even if you don’t have company, kids, or other pets, it is important to keep kittens isolated when introducing them to a new space.  This will keep them feeling happy and safe.  And if they feel happy and safe, they will be more capable of extending their trust to you. Being in a big, new space can be disorienting and scary for kittens.  Your kitten might struggle to trust you if it is suddenly set loose in a house that, from its perspective, is a giant maze.  Keep your kitten confined and introduce it to new spaces of the house gradually.  Showing your kitten one new room every two or three days should be a slow enough rate of exposure to prevent alarm.