Set up a coat rack and a shoe rack. Remember to have storage for the coats and shoes of your visitors, as well as your own. Have one that says welcome if you like. Make sure that it doesn't impede the door opening and closing. Put some flowers and a phone with a cord on the table. Don't leave your mobile phone on this table, that won't make your room look like an apartment at all. You can put anything else you liked on the table, keys, a vase, loose change, etc. Add what is usually on a hall table. You may have a mirror in your bedroom area or bathroom area too but nothing is stopping you from putting one in your fake hall too.
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One-sentence summary -- Simulate a hall area. Lay down a door mat by the door. Place a small table in your hall area. Put a mirror on the wall.


Make sure you pick the right time and place for this conversation. Ideally, it should be at night with no distractions — it's just the two of you. Seize the moment and tell her how much you miss her. Let her know that you've changed. Talk about what went wrong and what you'll do to make sure that doesn't happen again. Apologize again, and assume all the responsibility. Be humble and show her how mature you can be. At the end, don't beg her to take you back. Make it clear you want to get back together and see how she responds. If she's uncertain, don't try to convince her. She needs more time. If she feels the same way, ask her on a date!  Have a plan. Know when and where you want to take her on a date if she responds positively to your conversation. Practice what you're going to say beforehand. At the very least, know what you want to say. This is one of the most important conversations you'll have, so you don't want to wing it. Be calm and confident. Keep a steady voice and look her in the eyes. You need to reassure her that you want to get back together. You can't accomplish that if you're acting jittery and nervous. Take a deep breath and be honest. Be specific. Let her know exactly what you would change this time around. Generic words and cliches won't help you here. This can be a messy conversation. Try to stay on message and don't get sidetracked. Respond to her concerns in a respectful manner. She probably won't react positively right away. Persevere and be understanding to her feelings. It could be a long conversation, so be patient. Keep taking deep breaths to calm yourself and she'll see how confident and thoughtful you are. Be the perfect gentleman. Pick her up. Bring flowers. Compliment her. Flirt with her. Pay for the meal. Hang on her every word. Impress her with your confidence. Show her you at your best, and let her fall in love with you all over again. Even if the date doesn't go perfectly, the effort alone will show her how much you care.  Take cues from her about how to end the date. If she's not ready to go straight back into a relationship, be understanding. Drop her off and let her know you want to take her out again. If there's an opportunity for a kiss, go for it. And if she wants to sleep with you, it'll reignite your passion and intimacy almost immediately. Take a deep breath and stay in control. Make her laugh. The best way to have a good date is to be funny. If you have old inside jokes, this is the perfect time to cash in on them. Be totally engaged in her. Don't check your phone or act absent-minded. Listen to her carefully and act like it's just the two of you. Just because you're back together doesn't mean your problems are over. If you want to stay together, you're going to have to do better this time. Take everything you learned from the breakup and your time apart and put it into practice. Be more appreciative of her this time. Be a more responsive and communicative boyfriend. Work on your problems as a couple, and you'll come out of the ordeal stronger than ever!  Keep working on yourself too. The happier and more responsible you are, the more she'll want to stay with you. Keep having an active social life and pursuing your hobbies. Consider couples therapy. This can be immensely beneficial for the future of your relationship. The two of you only know so much. Get a professional involved. Make sure it doesn't happen again. Be vigilant of the problem signs that led to your breakup, and stop them before they can hurt your relationship again. You're much smarter and more experienced this time, so you're perfectly equipped to make sure your relationship goes the distance this time. Be happy and thankful that you have her back. Don't be paranoid about it ending. Live for the moment while being a caring partner and you won't have anything to worry about.
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One-sentence summary -- Have an open and honest conversation about your feelings for her. Act like it's your first date again. If the date goes well, keep working on your relationship.


If it’s calling for sunshine and warm weather every day of your trip, you don’t need to pack a heavy sweater or a rain jacket. If you’re worried the weather could change, remember that you can always buy or borrow something at your destination.  If the weather is calling for rain, pack an unopened rain poncho instead of a bulky rain jacket. It will take up less space in your bag. If you're traveling somewhere cold, pack clothes you can layer up with instead of a heavy winter coat to save space in your bag. Try to pack neutral shades like brown, black, cream, white, and gray. This will allow you to mix and match your clothes so you don’t have to pack as many outfits.  For men, basic button-up shirts in neutral shades are a versatile item that will go well with anything. For women, pack a simple black dress that you can dress up or down depending on the occasion. A blazer is also a great choice that you can wear casually or in a more formal setting. Avoid packing a different pair of shoes for every day or event during your trip. Shoes can’t be folded or rolled up in your bag to save space. Aim for two pairs of shoes if possible; a casual pair of walking shoes and then something nicer for when you’re in a more formal setting. If you’re going somewhere warm, particularly the beach, pack flip flops or sandals instead of sneakers. They take up half the space and your feet will be more comfortable in the heat. If you wash your clothes on your trip, you won’t have to pack as many clothes in the first place. If the place you’re staying doesn’t have a washing machine, use the tub or sink to wash your clothes.  To save even more room in your bag, skip packing laundry detergent and buy some when you arrive at your destination. If there’s nowhere to buy detergent, wash your clothes with liquid dish soap instead.  Pack a stain remover pen in your bag. It won’t take up much room, and it will be more convenient than washing your clothes.
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Check the weather before you leave. Pack clothes that go well together. Pack practical shoes you can wear on multiple occasions. Bring a small container of laundry detergent.