How she makes you feel is an important factor in deciding if she's the one. You should feel better when you're with her, about yourself and about life. You should feel more confident and happy. You should miss her when she's gone. She should not make you feel weak or stupid. She shouldn't make you feel anxious or worried about saying or doing the wrong thing all the time. Being with her should feel natural and good. Some people like to be with someone who makes them feel bad, angry, or excited in bad ways. That's okay for short term flings but it's usually a good sign that someone is not the "one" for you. Relationships like that rarely work in the long term and you're signing yourself up for too much trouble to consider the girl to be the one for you. When we're in relationships, we should be with someone who makes us better. If you're with someone who makes you a worse person, then what's the point, right? Think about whether this girl makes you better. If she does, that can be a huge sign that she's the one for you. Does she encourage you do improve yourself and your life? Does she find ways to help you achieve your goals? Does she make you want better things for your future? Does she make you want to work hard? These are all good things. When two people are in a relationship, they should both be willing to invest equally in making the relationship as good and fulfilling as possible. If she wants you to do everything and make all sorts of changes but isn't willing to doing anything herself, that's not a very good sign. But if she is willing to put as much effort in as you, then that's a sign that things can really work.  For example, she should occasionally plan dates for the two of you, instead of you always having to come up with everything. This doesn't mean that she has to be super active in the relationship. If you're both relaxed in your approach to being together, that's fine too. The more important thing is that your attitudes and needs are the same. You don't want to be with someone who takes you for granted. Pay attention to if she thanks you or shows her gratitude in some way when you do something nice for her. You should also try to notice if she does nice things for you on occasion, just to show how much she cares about you. Even if the things she does for you are small, that's okay. Not everyone has time or money to make big gestures. But doing small things, like making your favorite meal or writing you a love note, shows that she thinks about you and wants to show you how much you mean to her. If you two are older and have living situations of your own, like an apartment or house, you should notice if she's willing to split chores and finances evenly or at least fairly. This shows that she is fair, hard working, and honest. If she's not willing to contribute in her own way, then she will probably be too much of a burden in the long run. Sometimes splitting things fairly might not mean splitting them evenly. For example, if you're sharing an apartment, you shouldn't split the rent down the middle. Instead, each person should only be contributing about 30% of their income, which is considered the financially responsible amount. That means if you make $4000 a month and she makes $1600 a month, you should be contributing $1200 and she should be contributing about $500. Having things in common is very important in a partner. You want to be with someone who's similar to you in certain ways. However, there is something to be said for being with someone who's different in certain ways too. This lets you contribute to the relationship equally simply by being yourselves. For example, maybe you're organized but shy and she's spacey but outgoing. She can help you learn to be more social and you can help her keep her life in order. Fights in relationships happen. This is normal and can be a sign of a healthy relationship. However, you want someone who fights with you in a fair way. She shouldn't insult you or go for the low blow: that is a serious sign of disrespect. She also shouldn't blackmail you into getting her way. Instead, you want to look for a girl who is willing to have a discussion until you can both come to a compromise. For example, she shouldn't bring up your father's drinking problem every time you fight about you staying out late. That is unfair to you and has little impact on the problem in your relationship.
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One-sentence summary -- Pay attention to how she makes you feel. Want a girl who makes you a better person. Look for a girl who puts as much effort into the relationship as you do. Pay attention to how she shows her appreciation. Expect that she's willing to share responsibility. Consider finding someone who balances you out. Look for someone who fights fair.


The first thing to do is remove any polish that's already on your nails. Soak a cotton ball with nail polish remover and run it over your nails until all the polish is gone.  A Q-Tip can help with hard-to-reach edges. When choosing nail polish remover, be aware that those with acetone are more effective, but also more likely to damage your hands. Non-acetone nail polish removers are less strong, but also less harmful.  There are also  alternate options for nail polish remover.  Moisturize your hands to counteract the drying effects of the nail polish remover. Use nail clippers to cut your nails straight across -- this is the healthiest way to clip, and you'll shape your nails later. A recommended length is to the edge of your toe. Get your nails to the desired shape. Be careful not to leave jagged edges, as they can uncomfortably scrape against shoes and socks.  Make sure your nail file is in good condition and hasn’t become dull. The best filing technique is not to move your nail back and forth over the file, but to scrape the file in a single motion across the tip of your nail and repeat until you’ve finished. The nails on your toes are usually rougher than those on your fingers since they're always rubbing against socks and shoes. Use a nail buffer to smooth down ridges and grooves. Buffing helps remove any residuals left by your old pedicure and primes the nail to soak up the base coat. Wash with soap and water to get rid of the nail polish remover smell. Be sure to dry your feet before painting - water will dilute nail polish and ruin your pedicure.
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One-sentence summary -- Remove your old polish. Clip your nails. File your nails. Buff the tops of the nails. Wash up.


For domestic flights, 2 hours is plenty of time to check-in and get through security to your gate. For international flights, get to the airport 3 hours ahead of your flight.  2-3 hours is a general recommendation and you should check with your airline for specific arrival guidelines.  The amount of time you need to complete check-in will vary based on the size of the airport, day of the week, travel season, and other factors. It’s always a good idea to give yourself more time than you think you need! Most airlines have different lines for different types of travelers, for example, members of rewards programs and first-class flyers get preferential check-in services. Make sure you get in the appropriate line for your booking. If you are checking bags, then you will have to proceed to the check-in counter no matter what to drop off your bag. Depending on your airline and where you are flying to, the staff may ask for your flight number or booking number, or they may be able to check you in with just your ID. Have all your information and documents handy to present to the agent.  If you booked your flight online, print out your confirmation email to provide all your flight information to the airline staff when they check you in. For international flights make sure you have your passport! The airline staff will usually check your bags at the same time they print you your boarding pass. Make sure to grab your baggage tag receipt for when you pick up your bag at your destination. Follow the airport signs directing you to the appropriate security line for your gate. Keep your passport or ID and boarding pass out to present to TSA agents. Be prepared to remove your shoes and any items that have metal as you go through security and make sure that you do not have any prohibited items in your carry-on luggage.
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Arrive at the airport 2-3 hours before your flight. Find your airline’s check-in counter and get in line. Provide the check-in agent with identification and flight information. Receive your boarding pass and drop off any bags you are checking. Check your boarding pass for your gate number and proceed to security.