Article: Once you have selected your hotel room, you can reserve it online through the hotel website. You will need to provide basic information about yourself for the booking, such as your full name and your travel dates.  You can also reserve the room by calling the hotel directly. Try to call late evening as mornings and mid afternoons can be busy for the front desk. If you are looking for a group rate for a conference or a wedding, call the hotel directly and speak to the front desk. Many hotels do not advertise group rates online and can often offer you better rates over the phone. Many online bookings will require payment via a credit card. If you are traveling on a business trip, you may use the company credit card to pay for the hotel.   Always check if your credit card or AAA provider offers any discounts on hotels so that you can use them when you pay for the room. If you are staying at the hotel for an extended period of time, you may be able to pay for the first 2 to 3 nights upfront and then cover the rest of your stay once you get to the hotel. You will then be required to leave your credit card number on file and settle your bill at the front desk on your check out day. This includes your travel dates and agreed-upon room rates. The hotel should specify all regulatory fees and charges before you pay for the room or reserve the room. Extra fees, such as a cleaning fee or a parking fee, should be explained to you by the hotel so you are not surprised by any hidden fees when you check out.
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Reserve the room online. Pay for the room with your credit card. Read over your receipt to confirm that everything is correct.
Article: . The final days of your relationship with the narcissist may have led to you seeing yourself as far less than you actually are. Keep in mind that any negative self-talk you are falling prey to is of the narcissist’s doing. You don’t have to play into it. Take measures to uncover your true worth again.  Make a list of your best qualities and hang it up on a mirror. Set a new goal each month and track your progress towards reaching it. Challenge yourself to do things you never thought you would and you may find that your belief in yourself is renewed. Many people often blame themselves after ending a relationship with a narcissist. You might wonder, “what’s wrong with me?” Although you might have some self-esteem issues, you are probably a healthy, sound, and caring individual. You are likely to be deeply empathetic and compassionate for others, which is how the narcissist took advantage.  Embrace your caring and compassionate side. Don’t push that away or vow to never trust again. Being in a relationship with a narcissist often means playing second fiddle to their ego. You may have constantly been cast in your partner’s shadow. Realize that since the relationship is over, you don’t have to do this anymore.  Recognize the role you played in the relationship and make a commitment to work on yourself. Try not to let your previous relationship define you. You can be anyone you want to be. You can rebuild your self-confidence by sowing into the healthy relationships around you.  Take note of those people who seem to value and support you no matter what. Express gratitude for having them in your life. Simply because one relationship was toxic that doesn’t mean all of them will be. Cherish your existing friends and family and have faith that someday you will have a healthy, satisfying relationship.
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See your worth Realize that narcissists often seek out healthy, successful people. Step out of the victim role. Celebrate the non-toxic relationships in your life.
Article: The most important part of dealing with a passive aggressive relative (and family ties do make the emotional heartstrings tug harder), is learning to not get annoyed. Rehearse good thinking patterns in your head before you come into contact with the particular relative again––a little mental role-playing can help you to avoid panicking and giving in to the subtle pressures.  Tell yourself something like: "Granny is being passive aggressive again. I love her heaps but I won't let her mess with my head like this anymore. She is bitter about X but that won't impede me from doing what I have set out to do". Or, "Jon is being unfair and is trying to sabotage me by saying those things. I know he's behaving passive aggressively and if I get upset, he'll get what he wants. It won't change anything to worry or get annoyed about him. Instead, I'll either ignore the remarks or stand up for myself." Above all, stay calm. It can be easy to feel agitated or upset but this makes it likely that your response will be emotionally driven rather than calmly considered. Being calm will unnerve the passive aggressive person. Once you conclude that passive aggressive behavior is your relative's way of communicating (or not communicating) with you, and that is bothersome to you, respond. Wait until your relative does or says something passive-aggressive. Then, in a calm and friendly manner, ask "Why do you say that or do that?". If your relative pretends that he or she didn't do anything, say "You said or did (repeat what they said or did) just now. Do you not like my idea (or does my story bother you)?" If your relative denies being bothered by anything, remain calm. Say something like: "Well, when you said or did ... this made me feel rejected or silly, and it hurts my feelings." This is a non-aggressive way to remain open to your relative and show him or her that the passive aggressive behavior matters to you. Your relative will then have to explain his or her actions.  Often, this is enough to encourage an open explanation or an apology, even if it is put forth in a gruff manner (i.e. "I didn't mean to make you feel bad, I just worry about your finances or your future/etc.", or "You know I love you, I don't have to say that all the time!"). Follow up with "I'm really glad you told me that" or something similar. This is a high-pressure situation for him or her, so appreciate the little steps your relative is taking. If your relative retorts that you are just too sensitive, stand your ground––this sort of retort is a put-down and not reality. Tell your relative that you are genuinely interested in his or her opinion, even if he or she disagrees with you, and that you want your relative to be comfortable sharing thoughts with you. This will probably be surprising to your relative. Many passive-aggressive people act the way they do because they lack the confidence to express themselves and face possible disagreement. If you tell your relative that his or her opinion has value, he or she might drop the defensive behavior and slowly come to interact with you on eye level.  Always stick to facts. If necessary, keep a record in a small notebook, along with dates and the context. Be a broken record. If the relative tries to twist facts, deny things said or done, or blame another, simply reiterate what you know to be the case and what behavior you prefer. If needed, learn to be more assertive. Help can be found in such articles as How to be assertive and How to go from passive to assertive. If you are in the situation where this relative has made promises of any kind to you, treat them as empty words. Don't sit around waiting for a miracle; get on with doing whatever it is you intended to and find other people more dependable to give you any help needed.
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Don't let yourself become a part of the game play. Confront the relative openly and politely. Share your own feelings. Don't let your relative brush you off. Stop relying on this relative to do anything for you.