INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Notice if you are continuing to build commitment and loyalty by working together. Relationships take continual work and support, even if you know each other well and have been together for a long time. In a more mature stage of love, you will:  Rely on each other. Fulfill or follow through on promises made. Feel comfortable with the roles and responsibilities you’ve established with each other. Feel comfortable going to your partner when you’re struggling. Once you’ve been committed for a while and some of the romance has faded, it can be difficult to know if you’re still in a healthy relationship. Examine if you’re feeling bored or frustrated with your routines with your partner. If so, you may be experiencing stagnancy.  Schedule time for something fun. Do something active together. Be open to new activities. Try something you each enjoyed as kids. Avoid activities that are too competitive. At the committed stage, partners usually know each other very well, and can anticipate what the other may need during hard times or on a daily basis. Knowing and caring for your partner's needs before she asks is a great way to care for her daily.   For instance, if you know your partner has had a stressful day, take it upon yourself to have dinner ready when she gets home from work and do the clean up, too. Or if she's been going through a rough time, encourage her to have a girl's night with her friends — let her know she shouldn't feel guilty for not including you, and to go out and enjoy herself. If you aren't sure what your partner's wants and needs are, then you need to have a discussion. Sit down and ask her what she wants and needs from the relationship, and don't interrupt her or get defensive. Then take your turn. If you have children and/or jobs, it can be difficult to maintain a healthy, stable, loving relationship in the face of other tasks and roles. Notice if you’re multi-tasking more, making more time for the kids or work, and spending less one-on-one time with your partner. If so, you may be experiencing stagnancy and need to remember to: Express appreciation to your partner. You might say, “Thank you for making me coffee this morning. You make it so much better than I do and it saves me time. I love that you do that for me.” Express affection. Know what your partner likes and surprise him with it. It could be a hug, a simple “I love you,” a card, or flowers. Listen to your partner. Take 20 minutes every day with each other to listen to what happened in your lives. Don’t try to fix anything or judge, just listen and decompress together. If you continue to treat your partner as valuable, even if you disagree with her opinions, you're in the commitment phase. You'll be able to once again accept your partner for who she is, faults and all. You'll learn to manage or let go of your expectations of your partner at this stage. If you can't, or if you notice increased conflict or disrespect in your relationship, seek counseling. Violence is not healthy or acceptable at any relationship stage. Seek help from a counselor or domestic violence shelter if your partner become violent or verbally abusive.

SUMMARY: Work as a team. Pay attention to boredom. Anticipate your partner's wants and needs. Notice if you take time for your relationship. Look out for continued respect.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This method also works with Tabasco sauce. Both are acidic, just like the salt and vinegar method (ketchup is salt and vinegar, with tomatoes!).

SUMMARY: Locate a cup and some ketchup.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: When you’re not in your home country, your service provider will charge you for call minutes, text messages, and even data usage. Before you make call using the internet, make sure you’re connected to a WiFi source and not using cellular data.  To make sure you aren’t using data, you can turn it off in your phone’s settings. On an iPhone, for instance, go to Settings, then choose Cellular. Switch the toggle button next to “Cellular Data” off. A lot of places offer free WiFi now. Try a hotel, restaurant, library, or coffee shop. Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) apps converts your voice and/or video into data signals, which are then transferred over the internet. Choose one of the many VoIP providers, then install the software on your laptop, or download an app on a tablet or smartphone.  VoIP is often cheaper than traditional international phone calls. If you’re calling a landline or calling someone without the VoIP service, there will likely be a charge. Some of the most common VoIP apps include Skype, Google Voice, and WhatsApp. While most laptops come equipped with a built-in microphone, some do not. You can buy a portable headset that has headphones and a microphone, and can be plugged into your computer via the USB port.  Look for headsets or microphones at an electronics store or an online retailer. If you want to make a video call, you’ll also need to hook up a webcam. Type in all of the digits of the phone number, including the area or city code. Check the instructions for your app or service to see if you need to add the country code or "+" at the beginning of the number, as well. Some will automatically insert that code if you select the country you’re calling. Many apps can access your phone’s address book if you’re calling someone from your contact list.

SUMMARY:
Connect to WiFi to avoid hefty data fees if you’re in a different country. Download a free “Voice over Internet Protocol” app or software. Connect a headset if you’re using a device without a microphone. Enter the phone number you’re trying to call and hit the dial button.