Problem: Article: . You do not want to end a bad relationship ambiguously. If you make the decision to end things, do so face-to-face. Tell your partner you want out of the relationship, leaving no room for confusion.  Say something direct like, "I don't think we should see each other romantically anymore." Then, let your partner know what boundaries you need. For example, can you remain friends? If so, will you need space initially? Make it clear how much contact you want. Can you stay friends on social media? Can you still text on occasion? These are all things you need to decide moving forward. If you have had bad relationship before, this is particularly important. For you, are there any perks to bad relationships? Is there a reason you're habitually drawn to the wrong people?  A bad relationship may fill a void in your life. For example, maybe your mother was distant. You unconsciously seek out people like your mother, but find they are just as distant and difficult. Try to identify any underlying needs that are being fulfilled by bad relationship. Work on getting away from these kinds of romances in the future. When ending a bad relationship, you'll be left vulnerable. Seek the support of loved ones. Reach out to friends and family members. Let them know you're going through a rough patch and would appreciate some support.  Call friends when you're having a bad day. You can also send out text messages asking for support. People who care about you will be willing to help you cope with your emotions. It can be hard to ask for support, but just start with a simple request. For example, "Hey, I'm really struggling with this breakup. Mind if I vent to you?" Many people often go back to bad relationships. You may feel a sense of comfort and safety from a relationship, even a bad one.  Have an action plan in place. If you feel tempted to, say, call or text your ex, think of something to do instead. You could call a friend, watch television, go for a walk, or engage in a hobby. Figure out many ways to keep busy. Fill your life with distractions from a bad relationship so you won't be tempted to go back.
Summary: End things clearly Identify why you were drawn to the relationship. Seek out support. Make a plan to stay out of the relationship.

Problem: Article: To clean your shoelaces in the washing machine, choose a gentle, cold water setting. Remove the laces from your shoes and place them in a mesh laundry bag to keep them from tangling around the agitator. If you do not have a mesh bag, place your laces inside a pillowcase and tie it shut before placing it in the washing machine. In a small bowl, mix warm water with approximately one tablespoon of detergent. Place the laces in the bowl, stir them around for approximately ten seconds, then let them soak for twenty minutes. Remove the laces, rinse them under warm water, and place them on a towel to air dry. If your laces are too soiled and dirty to clean effectively, buy new ones at a shoe store, sports store, or online. Shoe laces naturally suffer a great deal of wear and tear and should be replaced if they become frayed or discolored. New laces are an excellent way to make your Air Jordans look clean and new.
Summary: Put laces in the washing machine. Soak the laces. Buy new laces.

Problem: Article: As with regular conditioner, there are many varieties of leave-in conditioner depending on your needs. There are two general styles of leave-in conditioner: cream and spray-on. The former variety is best for thick, long, or curly hair, as it weighs down the strands a bit. The latter variety is best for thin or straight hair, as it is a bit lighter-weight. Go about your regular hair treatment regimen. Leave-in conditioner does not need to be rinsed out (as the name suggests) but does need to be applied to damp hair. Use the aforementioned directions for washing and conditioning your hair, and then towel-dry it so that it is just damp. Most products will recommend a pea-sized amount for medium length hair of average thickness, but the amount will vary from person to person. You can always add more product to your hair, so begin with less than you think you will need. Rub your hands together to thin out the conditioner a bit, and then begin running it through the ends of your locks. As with regular conditioner, avoid getting it near your scalp or the roots of your hair; keep it on the most damaged (oldest) parts of your hair, typically from half the length downwards. Use a wide-tooth comb to brush your hair after applying the leave-in conditioner. This will spread the product out even further, and help to avoid clumps of the conditioner from making certain sections of your hair greasy while others are left dry.
Summary: Choose a leave-in conditioner for your hair type. Shampoo and condition your hair. Place a small amount of serum on the palm of your hand. Rub the product into your hair. Comb through your hair.

Problem: Article: Place the two items next to each other to determine which comes first in the alphabet. Choose the one that is closer to the beginning of the alphabet (“A”) first, followed by the one that comes later in the alphabet. For example, if the first two letters in one word are “Am” and the first to letters in the other word are “An”, then place “Am” before “An”. Continue comparing the next letter in the word if the words continue to have the same letters until you reach a difference in the letters, then place the word that has a letter that appears first in the alphabet before the other word. If you get to a point where there are no more letters to compare in one word to the other, the word with the shorter string of letters goes first in the alphabetical order. If the first words in two items are the same, look to the spelling of the next word to determine which one goes first. If you’re alphabetizing books or documents, it’s easier to organize and search using the author’s last name. For example, “John W. Adams” would be listed as “Adams, John W.” and would go before “Adams, John B.”, which would go before “Adams, Lenny A.”  For example, “12 Angry Men” should be ordered as though it were written as “Twelve Angry Men”. If you’re organizing a large amount of data or objects, a record will help other people follow and maintain your system, and remind you if you forget.
Summary:
Place the item that begins with the letter “A” at the beginning and work in order through the alphabet towards “Z”. Compare the first letter in the first word. Compare the next letter in the words if the first letter is the same. Organize the names of individuals by last name followed by first name and then middle initial or name. Treat hyphenated names and titles as one word. Spell out numbers in titles to alphabetize them. Make a record of the system you used to alphabetize.