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Go rock climbing, go to a concert, or play pub trivia with your partner. Planning fun, lively activities is a great way to enjoy one another’s company without worrying about possible romantic implications. Active dates are a great way to enjoy time with your partner, and the help keep any level of seriousness at bay. Try introducing the person to your friends and invite them to participate in activities with your friend-group, such as going to the movies or going bowling. In a causal relationship, avoiding romantic situations and milestones is important for maintaining the boundaries of a causal relationship. Romantic getaways, candle-lit dinners, going to weddings, or celebrating anniversaries can, over time, promote feelings of affection and deep connection. To maintain the no-strings-attached policy, it is best to avoid situations that could encourage romantic feelings to grow. Discuss if there are any holidays or celebrations that the two of you are comfortable celebrating together, such as a birthday or a promotion at work. It may be that you agree to avoid all celebrations and personal milestones completely. In a romantic relationship, it is typical for couples to tackle serious, difficult issues and topics. In a casual relationship, the obligation to sort through the heavy emotions isn’t there. You don’t necessarily need to omit sharing personal details and stories from conversations with your partner, but avoiding deep, personal conversations may help maintain the level of simplicity. Discuss with your partner about how you two should approach more serious conversations and situations. Conversations can be current and cheerful. Discuss books, movies, sports, current events—topics that are interesting but fun and don’t require a level of seriousness. “Did you see the football game last night? I can’t believe they won at the very last second!” It is important to feel safe and comfortable with your partner at all times. Talk to your partner and be honest about how much physical intimacy you are comfortable with. Do not feel pressured to do anything you do not want to do, and respect your partner’s boundaries as well. Continue to communicate openly with your partner.

summary: Plan fun, friendly activities instead of dates. Avoid romance. Keep conversations lighthearted. Set boundaries for physical intimacy.


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Let's say you're trying to solve for x in the following problem: |4x +2| - 6 = 8 The first thing you have to do is to combine like terms and get the terms inside the absolute value sign on one side. In this case, you would do it by adding 6 to both sides of the equation. Here's how:  |4x +2| - 6 = 8 |4x +2| - 6 + 6 = 8 + 6 |4x +2| = 14 This is the first and easiest step. You'll have to solve for x twice whenever you work with absolute value. Here's how you do it the first time:  4x + 2 = 14 4x + 2 - 2 = 14 -2 4x = 12 x = 3 Now, do it again, except set the first part of the equation equal to -14 instead of 14. Here's how:  4x + 2 = -14 4x + 2 - 2 = -14 - 2 4x = -16 4x/4 = -16/4 x = -4 Now that you know that x = (3, -4), just plug both numbers back in to the equation to see that it works. Here's how:  (For x = 3):  |4x +2| - 6 = 8 |4(3) +2| - 6 = 8 |12 +2| - 6 = 8 |14| - 6 = 8 14 - 6 = 8 8 = 8   (For x = -4):  |4x +2| - 6 = 8 |4(-4) +2| - 6 = 8 |-16 +2| - 6 = 8 |-14| - 6 = 8 14 - 6 = 8 8 = 8

summary: Write down the problem. Isolate the absolute value. Remove the absolute value and solve the equation. Remove the absolute value and change the sign of the terms on the opposite side of the equal sign before you solve. Check your work.


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Mucus thinning medications like guaifenesin (Mucinex) can help reduce phlegm that causes coughing and throat irritation. If you're looking to clear your throat, look for such medications at your local supermarket or pharmacy. Take the meds as directed on the container. If you're concerned about over-the-counter medication interacting with any prescription meds you're on, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Saline sprays and nasal drips can be purchased over-the-counter at your local drug store. They tend to be fairly effective in clearing out phlegm and other irritants that cause throat irritation.  If you're using a spray or drops, use as directed on the container. Ask a doctor or pharmacist if you have any additional questions.  If you're using a nasal irrigation system that requires squirting water into the nose, always use sterile water. Microorganism found in tap water can get into the brain through the nose, causing health problems and even death. Over-the-counter pain medications like acetaminophen and ibuprofen can ease pain caused by a sore throat. This can reduce symptoms like coughing and wheezing, which can make a clogged throat worse. As always, ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions about the medication.
summary: Take mucus-thinning medication. Use saline nasal sprays. Try over-the-counter pain medications if your throat is sore.