If you’ve started to notice that he isn’t communicating with you as much as he once was, you should take a step back from reaching out to him. When you’re the only one who texts, calls, or tries to make plans without any reciprocity, it’s clear that he isn’t interested in seeing you. Try this for a week to see whether he begins to change. Do not contact him first and see whether he initiates conversations with you. He will either notice that the conversations have stopped and reach out, or he will not reach out and that will tell you that he isn’t interested. You may have mutual friends with the guy that you like. If you are able to, ask his friends if they know if he is interested in anyone or whether he is still interested in you.  Vice versa, notice if he asks you for advice about his romantic relationships with other people. This is a clear sign that he is interested in someone else and that he sees you only as a friend. If he starts to ask things like, "How can I get this girl to notice me?" or "What kind of date should I plan for her?" it's clear that he has no interest in you romantically. This is the single best way to know whether he is interested in you still. Speculation about his communication, his behavior, or his attitude can help you gain a good idea about how he is feeling, but you never know until you have a conversation with him.   This can be scary and nerve wracking. No one wants to feel rejected and this is a vulnerable position to put yourself in. However, you may be reading his signals incorrectly or you may be missing signals that he thinks are clear.  You can broach the subject indirectly or directly. You can ask him, “Are you still interested in hanging out together, or would you rather just be friends?” This gets to the heart of the issue and gives him the opportunity to share what he is feeling. This is very important since losing a guy that you’re interested in can be an emotional time. Whether this guy who has lost interest is your boyfriend, a crush, or an ex you need to take care of yourself and be kind to yourself. Do things that make you happy. You can hang out with friends, cook your favorite meal, go for a walk outside, paint a picture, or watch a new movie. Accept that he may not be interested you anymore with dignity and grace. Keep your distance from him and try not to vent your frustrations or anger to mutual friends.  It’s natural to grieve the loss of this relationship and your idea of what your future might be together. After you’re done grieving, move on from the situation by focusing on the other positive parts of your life. Keep the big picture in mind. It is hard for you, for sure, but there are many wonderful guys out there looking for relationships.
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One-sentence summary -- Let him contact you first. Ask for advice. Ask him. Take care of yourself. Keep your dignity.


By picking a specific day, you will avoid procrastinating about quitting. It will also give you a little bit of time to prepare for quitting itself. This will increase your chances of success. The night before you quit, throw away all of your e-cigarettes and liquids. Take the trash out so that you cannot retrieve these supplies when withdrawal kicks in. You may start feeling cravings as soon as 1 hour after your last e-cigarette. Withdrawal can be more intense for people quitting cold turkey than those weaning off of nicotine slowly. To be prepared for this, plan to keep yourself active and occupied throughout the withdrawal period.  Schedule activities for yourself when you usually vape. For example, take a nighttime pottery class instead of sitting at home. It is a good idea to plan more activities than you may have time for, just to avoid any downtime.  Incorporate some light exercise into your routine. You might go for a run after work or take a brisk walk when you wake up. If you have some vacation days saved up, go on a retreat to break yourself entirely of the habit. Don’t bring any e-cigarettes with you.
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One-sentence summary -- Schedule the day you want to quit vaping. Throw away all of your e-cigarettes. Keep yourself busy during the withdrawal period.


Coat two 9-inch (22.86-centimeter) cake pans with cooking spray, then set them aside. Regular pans will work better for this than springform pans, especially if you plan on adding a glaze. Place the sugar and butter into a large mixing bowl. Add the grated lemon rind, thawed lemonade concentrate, and vanilla extract. Blend everything together on medium speed using a mixer. Keep blending until everything is evenly combined, about 5 minutes. Add two whole eggs (yolk and whites) into the butter mixture, beating well after each one. Next, add two more egg whites (no yolks), beating after each one you add. Save the second set of yolks for another recipe. Pour the flour into a separate mixing bowl. Add the baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Stir the ingredients together with a whisk. Beat half of the flour mixture into the butter mixture. Pour in half of the buttermilk into the butter mixture, and beat it again until well blended. Repeat with the remaining flour and buttermilk. Try to distribute the batter as evenly as you can between the two pans. Tap the pans against the counter. This will help settle the batter and remove any air bubbles. They are ready when a toothpick poked into the center comes out clean. If you have a small oven, bake the cakes on two different racks, then switch them halfway through the baking time; this ensures that they bake evenly.
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Blend the sugar, butter, lemon rind, lemonade concentrate, and vanilla extract. Gradually add the eggs and egg whites. Mix the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda separately. Alternate between adding the flour mixture and buttermilk into the butter mixture. Pour the batter into the two prepared pans. Bake the cakes for about 20 minutes.