Just because you have started to feel differently about your friend recently doesn’t mean that he has any clue what’s going on. He may be perfectly happy with how your friendship is going, and not have any inclination towards changing your relationship at all. On the other hand, he may very well feel exactly the same as you, and be wondering about your feelings toward him.  Start noticing how he acts around you. If he seems suddenly fidgety or self-conscious around you, this could be a sign that his feelings toward you are evolving into something more. Notice his body language: does he open the door for you, touch the small of your back, or look at you more often? If so, your feelings for him might be reciprocated.  Does he talk to you about other girls, or does he treat you like one of the guys? If so, his feelings for you might be more platonic. Your other friends may be able to provide a little insight into whether or not they think your crush may return your feelings. It can be difficult to gauge someone’s interest when you are already close to them as friends. Your friends may be able to give offer some perspective on the situation, and help you decide whether to continue pursuing the relationship or to remain friends.  It is possible that your best friend has newfound feelings for you too, and this new development has become obvious to everyone else but the two of you. If your friends are already asking about the two of you, this is a good sign!  Talking to your friends (the ones you can trust to not break your confidence) can help you sort through your own feelings too, and help you to clarify what you want to have happen with your relationship with your best friend. Before you tell your best friend that you want more out of the relationship and potentially lose a great friendship, make sure that your own feelings are genuine and not a passing fancy. Even if your friend does feel the same as you, make sure that you’re willing to risk losing your friendship to pursue the romantic relationship.  Remember that it may not be possible to go back to being best friends if things don’t work out, but all growth toward something new requires a risk. You just need to decide for yourself if its worth it.  If you have been friends for a long time, take your time exploring your feelings! There’s no rush to make your best friend your boyfriend, and making the transition from friends to something more is a big deal. The slower you make the change, the better your chances are of avoiding hurt or awkward feelings on anyone’s part.

Summary: Figure out how he feels about you. Ask your friends for advice. Be certain of your own feelings.


You are adding the sugar with the instant coffee because it dissolves better in hot water than in cold. If you like your iced coffee less sweet, use less sugar. The longer you wait, the more watery your iced coffee will become.

Summary: Fill a tall glass with instant coffee and sugar. Enjoy your iced coffee before the ice melts.


Sharing your dating history is important, but if you were married or have children, let them know early on. For some, these things might be dealbreakers. Share information like this on the first or second date. Talking to your current partner about your past can be tricky if you are still friends with any exes.  But, they deserve to know. Be sure to let them know how often you communicate and whether you spend time together. You might say “I’m still friends with Gabriella, who I dated two years ago.  We text every so often and sometimes have lunch.  We don’t have any romantic feelings for one another anymore.” In some cases, you may have had a relationship or fling with someone your new partner knows. If they are friends, coworkers, or close acquaintances, then you should share this information as soon as possible. Say “I noticed from your social media that you know Frank.  He and I dated for about three months last year.  I don’t know how close the two of you are, but I thought you should know.” You and an ex may have shared a home, car, or business together.  Or maybe you two have the same friend group and have to be around one another often.  Whatever the case, be sure to let your new partner know of any unfinished business the two of you may have.

Summary: Inform them if you are divorced or have children. Let them know if you still talk to your ex. Tell them if you have dated someone they know. Inform them of any pending issues with an ex.


It'll be in the All Apps area of the Start menu in Windows, and in the Applications folder on macOS. The uBlock Origin extension will also block most other ads on the web. This opens the Chrome web store. A list of search results will appear. The developer is ″Raymond Hill,″ so make sure you select the right extension. You may also have to provide the extension permission to install—if asked to do so, click Add extension to continue. This installs uBlock Origin to Chrome. Press Ctrl+T on Windows or ⌘ Command+T on macOS. Now that you've opened Gmail in a new tab, the uBlock extension will block ads that would normally appear in the Promotions tab. Since uBlock Origin blocks ads on most websites, you may have trouble seeing certain content. If you can't follow a certain link or use one of your favorite sites, click the uBlock Origin icon (a red shield that says "uo" inside) in the browser's toolbar, then click the large blue power button icon to disable uBlock for the current site.
Summary: Open Chrome on your computer. Navigate to https://chrome.google.com/webstore. Type ublock into the search bar and press ↵ Enter or ⏎ Return. Click uBlock Origin. Click Add to Chrome. Open a new browser tab. Open https://www.gmail.com in the new tab.