Problem: Article: For this glider, you'll need paper, a drinking straw, a ruler, a pencil, paper clips, tape and scissors. Any kind of paper will work, but thicker paper, like index cards, will work better. If you use index cards, make sure you get the large, 3x5" kind. Hold the glider in-between your thumb, index, and middle finger in the middle of the straw. Throw it like a spear at a slightly upward pointing angle.
Summary: Gather your materials. Throw your glider.

Problem: Article: You’re used to being emotionally and physically intimate with each other, so don’t expect to establish new relationship patterns right away. Don’t seek your ex out socially, especially at first. Experts recommend taking at least eight weeks without any sort of contact. Seeing your ex right after the breakup can make it more difficult to move on. Be friendly and respectful without indicating too much closeness.  Keep your interactions light. Especially if you have not seen each other in a while, resist the urge to address long-simmering relationship issues. You: Hi, Dave. Did you catch the game last night? Him: I did. They need new management. You: The relief pitcher looked pretty good. Maybe he should have started. Him: Yeah, I didn't understand that decision. You: Well, good seeing you. Hopefully they make it to the post-season.   If your ex brings up a contentious issue, try changing the subject to something you agree on. Him: Hi, Melanie. Did you try the pierogies? You: I did. They remind me of the ones your mom always made. Him: How would you know? You never went to visit her. You: I think we both appreciated her cooking. Him: That's true. Emotions will already be riding high. If you’re drinking, you’ll be less inhibited and more likely to say something that you’ll regret. Unfriend him on Facebook and avoid him on other forms of social media. Yes, keeping tabs on an ex online is tempting—you want to know if he is miserable without you, if he has started dating someone new, etc. Research shows that it is better to avoid this temptation, though.  It’s easy for these behaviors to get obsessive, turning into what psychologists call “interpersonal electronic surveillance” and the rest of us call Facebook stalking. It’s also bad for your own emotional health. Like seeing your ex in person, interacting with him online can make the heartbreak last longer.  If you do insist on continuing to follow your ex on social media, remember that what you are seeing is a highly selective view of his life. Don’t think that you’re struggling more than he is just because he doesn’t post about it. Many people want to stay friends after a breakup, which makes sense—you enjoyed being around your ex at one point, and he was a large part of your social life. Why shouldn’t you continue to act as you did before, going to baseball games together, calling him to vent about your boss, or asking for his jacket when you get cold? Plenty of reasons, it turns out.  Maintain physical and emotional distance to avoid ambiguity. Behaviors like flirting and touching can cause confusion for both of you.  Limit your interactions. You shouldn’t be checking in multiple times a day, or even once every day. It’s fine to be friends, but your ex should not be the person you turn to first with good or bad news.  You should not pursue a friendship with your ex as a guise for trying to get him back. If you want to rekindle the romance and he does not, you are better off cutting off contact entirely. With overlapping social circles, you and your ex will likely run into each other at special occasions including birthday parties, graduations, and weddings, probably for years to come. Be prepared for this inevitability.   Don’t ignore each other at big events, but don’t sit together, either. If you’re not on the best terms, you run the risk of making a scene. Plus, don’t want to have to answer questions all night long about whether you two are back together. Divide up smaller events. You can both go to your friend’s play, but you might not both want to go to the intimate dinner she’s having afterward. No one likes to miss out on fun events, but it can be preferable to the alternative of a huge confrontation.
Summary: Be patient. Treat your ex as you would treat a colleague. Avoid alcohol. Disengage from your ex online. Tread cautiously when trying to be friends. Don’t let your relationship affect special occasions.

Problem: Article: It may be an external recruiter, human resources, the head of a department, or your own boss. If you know the person, you may have an easier time recommending the candidate than if the recruiter is a stranger. If you do not know the person hiring, introduce yourself as a colleague. Tell them what your position is within the company. For example, you can say, “I work as a manager in the sales department.” Attach their resume to the email or clip it to the letter. If you want, you can give the recruiter the applicant's contact information, so that the recruiter can reach out to them if they are interested. A letter might read, “Dear Cindy, I see that we are hiring for a new salesperson. I believe that my friend Laura is perfect for this position. She has five years of experience in sales with great results. I have attached her resume. Let me know what you think. Best regards, June.” You can also talk to the hiring manager in person. Stop by their copy with a copy of  the applicant's resume. Chat with a few minutes to let them know why they would be such a good fit. You can say something like, “I’ve known Jenna for years. We worked together at our old job, and she's been an invaluable resource ever since.” Do not feel pressured into a recommending a friend if you have any reservations about their qualifications. If they end up being a poor employee, it could affect your own reputation at work.  You can gently refuse the request by saying something like, "I'm sorry, but HR is really busy right now. I'm not sure I can find time to meet with them." You can also state, "This might be a conflict of interest for me, so I don't think that I can do it." Once you have recommended the candidate, your job is done. The recruiter may let you or the applicant know if they are interested. While you can send one follow-up email, avoid bothering the recruiter. This can risk your professional reputation.
Summary:
Learn who oversees hiring at your company. Write a short letter of recommendation. Stop by the recruiter's office. Decline doing a recommendation if they do not qualify. Avoid pestering them.