INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If, after putting your relationship to the test, you think that you've got a keeper on your hands, it might be time to commit to something serious. When you're ready, let your partner know that you're committed to the relationship and that you're willing to work on it and to try your best to keep it healthy. Every relationship will be different, so talk with your partner.  Commitment may be as simple as being open about an "exclusive" arrangement, or as serious as getting engaged, depending on what you've discussed with your partner. But committing and choosing to work on your relationship, to make compromises to serve that relationship, is an important step. Generally, it's expected that a long-term relationship means that you're not seeing other people, though this is by no means true of all relationships. Don't take anything for granted. Check with your partner. One of the most important parts of a long-term relationship has to do with honesty. If you're going to commit, you owe your partner honesty, at the least, in terms of your desires for the relationship and your happiness. If you're frustrated about something, share, and listen in return. Be willing to be vulnerable with your partner and share things you don't tell many people about.  The other side of the honesty coin is being a good listener. You need to be there for your partner and be willing to listen to them open up. Make yourself available. Again, what "honesty" means will be different for every couple. Is it absolutely necessary for you to divulge the gritty details of your past to every partner, if you think it might jeopardize your relationship? Only you can answer that question. If it's keeping you from happiness, tell. If not, consider keeping it quiet. One of the difference between short flings and long term relationships is how you negotiate fights with your partner. A fight doesn't necessarily mean that a relationship is over. It just means that you've come up against something that you're either going to work through, or come to terms with as a potential roadblock to your happiness with this person. Either way, fights are important to deal with and get past.  Address problems as soon as they arise. The worst thing that can happen is ignoring warning signs when they arise to try to keep your relationship at an even keel. It's important to confront things sooner rather than later. It's important to recognize the difference between common little arguments that you can work through and serious problems that you can't. If you have a tendency to fight about the dishes, that's one thing, but if your partner constantly criticizes you, or makes you feel inferior after a conversation about dishes, that's something else. It's a common joke: your friend gets a long term partner, and then you never see them again. The longer a relationship gets, the harder it can be to make time for socializing in addition to the work necessary to maintain your relationship. To make it easier on yourself, try to do both at the same time. Make friends together and socialize as a couple.  It's important to avoid situations in which you only spend time with your partner's friendship group. If your partner has lots of friends, that's great, but make new friends together. If you break up, it's tough to feel like you lost all your friends as well. Try finding couples that you enjoy hanging out with, as well as single friends whom you enjoy the company of. If you've discovered that your life goals line up with your partner, start setting mutual goals for yourselves and for your relationship. What is your ultimate ambition for your relationship and for yourself? Where do you hope to be next year? Where do you hope to be in the next five years? Figure out what you need to be doing to grow your relationship and your life together.  In the early stages, this might mean things like saving money together, finishing school, securing a career, and other steps to get yourself ready for settling down more comfortably. In later stages, this might mean things like marriage and kids, starting to invest your money, and other family-oriented goals.

SUMMARY: Commit to your partner. Be honest with your partner. Work through the rough patches. Make mutual friends. Set mutual goals.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If you have a piece that gets a lot of use, like a ring, you may even want to clean it every week. Regular cleanings will keep your jewelry shining—set a reminder on your calendar for a monthly cleaning so you don’t forget. Excessive cleaning can wear down the rhodium plating more quickly, so make sure to avoid abrasive cleaning products. This is not uncommon for white gold—overtime, the rhodium does wear away, which will make your jewelry look worn down, regardless of how much you clean it. Visit a reputable jeweler and pay to have them refresh the rhodium coating. Depending on what you’re having done, replating will cost anywhere from $40 to $135. apart from other kinds of jewelry to prevent scratches. White gold scratches and dents easily, so store it somewhere it won’t bump up against other, harder, pieces. If you have a jewelry box, dedicate one section to white gold, or you could even wrap each piece in a small microfiber cloth for extra protection. Keep white gold away from high heat. Don’t store it near a heating vent or radiator. Chlorine will eat away at the rhodium plating. Avoid wearing your white gold pieces in the pool.  If you’re out at a public pool, store your jewelry in the glovebox of your car, or put it down inside a bag to keep it safe. You should also consider taking off any white gold pieces, like rings, when you shower. Soap scum and hard water can build up on pieces over time. In addition to eating away at the plating, the chemicals can get behind mountings and cause them to deteriorate, which could loosen stones overtime. If you don’t want to wear gloves, just remember to take off your white gold rings before cleaning.
Summary: Clean your white gold once a month to keep it in good shape. Have a jeweler replate your white gold in rhodium if it’s turning yellow. Store white gold Take off white gold jewelry if you’re going to be swimming in chlorine. Wear gloves when using abrasive cleaning products.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Stretch the cloth over the drain so it is blocked completely. This will prevent screws or other small parts from falling in while you work on the valve. As you remove screws or other parts from the shower, keep them in the same place to avoid losing them. The shower handle usually adheres to the wall by screws. Remove the screws holding the handle in place and lift it off of the handle stem. Set the handle and screws on a flat surface to keep them aside until you're ready to screw them back in later. After you have the screws out, you may need to wiggle or tap on the handle to get it to slide off the stem. The trim plate should be secured to the wall with two screws. Unscrew both sides and lift the trim plate from the wall. Set it and the screws aside, preferably near the shower handle, until you need to screw it back in later on.  After you take the handle and trim plate off, you can soak it in vinegar or CLR to remove any built up grime. This will make them look new again. Shower trim plates are usually known as Escutcheon trim plates, in case you need to ask a home repair professional about your specific model. In some cases, there may be a layer of caulk surrounding the trim plate's edges. If caulk is adhering your trim plate to the wall along with the screws, scrape it off with a utility knife and then lift the trim plate off of the wall. You can purchase caulk online or from most home improvement stores.

SUMMARY:
Cover the shower drain with a washcloth. Take the shower handle off. Unscrew the trim plate. Remove any caulk around the trim plate, if applicable.