Article: When you first start dating, it is natural to think that you need to go on 5-6 dates with someone you ask out. But if you do not feel a connection with someone then you should feel free to move on. Dating is supposed to be a fun way to get to know someone better, it is not a commitment to marriage or a relationship. If you don't want to keep dating, be polite and honest and break things off quickly. Never lie or ignore people you don't want to see, as this often creates more problems. Simply saying, "I had a lot of fun the other night, but I think I'd like to stay friends," should be enough. You don't need to jump right into a relationship, but if you feel like you have a connection with someone then you should invite the person out again. If you're really into someone aim to go out for food, see a movie, go for a walk, or meet for coffee 1-2 times a week and see how things develop. Again, remember to keep things casual to begin. Meeting your parents, for example, usually happens many months down the line in a relationship. The rush of love is hard to overcome, but both you and your partner will be thankful if you slow down the relationship and get to know each other naturally. Avoid making huge plans for the future together or seeing each other every single night. While intimacy is not a bad thing, rushing into a physical relationship can lead to hurt feelings and complications if both partners are not on the same page. While you might want to spend your entire life with someone after a date, take your time understand your feelings before launching head over heels.  Respect their privacy and history -- you don't need to know all of their exes on the second date. Spend nights at your own houses and avoid lots of early sleep-overs. You can always get serious later-- it is much harder to slow things down. If you really enjoy someone's company, you need to build a rapport that reaches beyond the latest Game of Thrones episode. Building trust requires a little vulnerability from both parties, but the reward is finding someone you can confide in and get truthful, helpful advice in return.  Building trust requires giving trust. Share a small secret, insecurity, or goal and see if they are willing to open up in the same way. As you become more comfortable, you'll likely trust someone with more and more of your life. This is the foundation of a strong relationship. You cannot still be dating around if you want to solidify a relationship. While many people have no problem with going on 2-3 casual dates early on, you need to make a commitment to someone if you want them to make a commitment to you. If you find yourself going on 2-3 dates with the same person, it is time to cancel any other romantic plans and stop searching for new dates. If this doesn't sound appealing, then you should be honest with your partner about your needs. This is often a difficult conversation to start, but if you feel a connection they likely feel one too. After going on 3-5 dates, you need to sit down together and talk about where things are headed. Are you interested in a relationship, or do you want tot take things slowly and see how they develop. Talking now will prevent heartbreak later. No one like it when you stop hanging out with your friends the minute a new love interest comes into the fold. Keep spending time with your friends, working, and seeing your family. You shouldn't feel like you need to spend every waking moment with your new flame. Instead, set boundaries between you so that you are comfortable doing your own thing from time to time. They will appreciate this too.  Don't feel bad if you have to turn down the occasional date. Make time in your schedule for your old friends frequently -- they are the ones that will be there for you if something goes wrong.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Remember that a date is not a commitment. Schedule more dates if things go well. Take your relationship slowly to start out. Build trust over time. Be exclusive. Communicate your expectations for the relationship. Remember to set boundaries.

Treatment options often begin with adjusting factors that may be within your control. Seek medical attention to confirm your diagnosis and get support for the important lifestyle adjustments you can alter to help treat your apnea. Alcohol significantly slows your rate of breathing. This causes the amount of oxygen that is available in your blood to be lower than normal. When you experience symptoms associated with sleep apnea, you want as much oxygen as possible to reach your brain. Do not consume alcohol within four hours of your bedtime. People that smoke will have more trouble with their air flow and airway passages. Talk to your doctor if you need help to stop smoking. Products are available both over-the-counter and by prescription that can help you successfully quit smoking. If you are overweight or obese, this may be the primary cause of your sleep apnea.  Take steps to manage your weight in order to control your symptoms. Talk to your doctor if you need help with weight loss. Prescription products may help, plus your doctor can connect you with a nutritionist and possibly an exercise therapist to help you as you work towards your weight loss goal. Be sure you doctor is aware of the problems you having with your sleep apnea. With your doctor’s help, your routine medications can be adjusted to prevent them from aggravating your condition or causing problems. Try to avoid sleeping on your back.  Use extra bed pillows to provide support against your back and help prevent you from rolling onto your back during your sleep. Special pillows are available to help you rest comfortably while providing support to help you sleep on your side. When you are congested or your nasal passages are blocked, this causes you to breathe through your mouth at night possibly triggering or worsening the apnea.  Talk to your doctor about the safest and most effective way to keep your nasal passages open at night. Over-the-counter products, including some that do not contain any medication such as breathing strips, are available.  Other products like saline nasal sprays or neti pots may work well for you to help your nasal passages stay clear at night. Custom-fitted mouth devices are available specifically for sleep apnea.  The devices are made to fit in your mouth to keep your lower jaw and tongue in a position that keeps your airway passages open so you can breathe at night.  This type of device may or may not correct the type of problem you have that is causing your apnea, so talk to your doctor first to determine if this may be helpful. With the help of your doctor, you may be able to pinpoint the exact cause of your apnea.  For example, if you know that your tonsils are enlarged and are causing your apnea, then talk to your doctor about possible procedures to correct the problem.  In people that are suffering from central sleep apnea caused by cardiovascular issues, working closely with the cardiologist to address and correct those problems can help to reduce the symptoms of their apnea.  The same is true for people with diabetes. Taking good care of your diabetes, including steps to control weight management, can help to manage the sleep apnea symptoms.
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Implement lifestyle changes. Avoid alcohol use, especially daily or excessive use. Stop smoking. Lose weight. Review your medications with your doctor. Sleep on your side. Keep your nasal passages open. See your dentist. Take steps to correct the underlying problem.