Problem: Article: by calmly setting boundaries. In most situations, the best way to cope is to stay calm. You can set boundaries by clearly telling the other person what you need from them and what you are comfortable with. Use "I" statements to avoid sounding confrontational.  You can say, "I don't feel comfortable talking to you about my political beliefs. I'm going to have to leave the room if you bring the topic up again." Another good boundary to set is how much time you want to spend with them. Try saying, "I don't have time to help you clean your house each week. I'm sorry, but you'll need to find another solution." Even though you love your friends, conflicts often come up, particularly in groups of friends. If you're involved in the drama, talk openly with your friends about what is bothering you. Be honest and use "I" statements so that you don't sound like you're blaming them.   If you're not involved directly in the conflict, try to play mediator. Ask your friends to sit down and talk with one another. You can join the conversation to help keep things calm and productive. If communication doesn't work, or if the friendship is no longer positive, it's okay to take a step back from the relationship. Tell your friends that you need a break. Or, if you don't want to hang out anymore, you can make that clear, too. Don't be afraid to let your partner or your family know what you're dealing with. They might have some great advice for you. If you don't have a budget, make one. Keep track of your monthly expenses and income and see where you can make changes. It's also helpful to set attainable goals. Even something as small as putting $25 a week in savings can really make a difference.  Focus on paying down your debt as quickly as possible. See a financial planner if you feel like you need some professional guidance.
Summary: Deal with difficult family members Communicate with your friends to help alleviate drama. Set a budget and reasonable goals to cope with financial stress.

Problem: Article: You don't want to make a mess, so it's important to do most of the work before you spit. Gather the liquid or the saliva you're going to spit on top of your tongue to spit it out. Keep your cheeks in tight to your teeth to keep things in one place. Your lips need to be rounded to avoid spritzing your spit or experiencing any gross blowback. Nobody wants reverse fire. To keep it grouped and to keep your spit clean, round your lips as you prepare. Keep your cheeks caved and your lips tight. No drooling. Get it all out at once. Take a breath and quickly blow the spit out from your mouth as quickly as possible. It should stay together if you've done it properly. If you want to spit for distance, you need to arch your neck and put your back into it. As you snap forward, blow your spit out and see how far it goes. Be very careful with your aim. Generally, it's best to spit as close as possible to the ground to avoid making it gross. Bend over at the waist over your receptacle and spit.
Summary: Gather the saliva to the front of your mouth with your tongue. Purse your lips. Blow the spit forcefully from your mouth. Arch your neck backward and snap forward.

Problem: Article: Use a measuring tape to measure all 4 sides of your table, then add them together. This will tell you how much elastic you will need to buy. You will need to buy enough elastic for all 4 sides of your table, even if it will be up against a wall. If your table is circular, wrap the measuring tape around the perimeter. Wrap 5⁄8 in (1.6 cm) wide elastic around the edge of your table. Tie the ends together in the back of the table with a double-knot, or overlap them and secure them with a pin. Pin the elastic to the tablecloth every 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) so that it doesn't slide off.  Match the elastic color to the tulle. Fold-over elastic is a great option because it comes in many colors. Wrap the elastic tightly enough so that it doesn't slide off, but loose enough so that you can still slide your finger under it. They are about 6 inches (15 cm) wide, and you can find them near the ribbon or wedding section of a craft or fabric store. If you can't find any, buy regular tulle off the bolt at a fabric store, then cut it into 6 in (15 cm) wide strips. Plan on getting 2 to 3 spools that are 100 yards (91 m) each.  You can  use all 1 color, or you can use multiple colors for a more interesting effect. For example, you can use light pink and dark pink instead of just light pink. Try a rainbow of colors: pink, orange, pastel yellow, mint green, pale blue, and light purple. For a more magical display, consider using sparkly or glittery tulle. Measure the height of your table first, from the floor all the way to the table top. Double your measurement, then cut your tulle into strips that match that length.  How many strips you cut depends on how much coverage you want on your table. Cut just a few for right now. Cut a piece of cardboard to the height of your table. Wrap the tulle around it, then cut the bottom edge to separate the strands. Take 1 strip and fold it in half so that the narrow ends match up. Slide the folded end behind the elastic to make a loop, then pull the 2 tulle tails through the loop to tighten the knot.  Make sure that the folded end is pointing down when you slide it behind the elastic, not up. The tighter you make the knot, the fuller your tutu will be. Make sure that the knots are touching each other. If you leave too much space between the knots, your table tutu won't be very full.  If you run out of strips, cut some more. If the table will be against a wall, you only need to cover the sides that will be visible. If a pin gets in the way, you may need to move it.
Summary:
Measure the circumference of your table. Wrap elastic around the table and secure it in the back. Purchase some spools of tulle. Cut your tulle into strips that are twice the height of your table. Secure the first strip to the elastic with a slip-knot. Continue to tie the tulle strips around the table until the elastic is full.