Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Do not try to change your partner. Do not control your partner. Support their interests. Don't minimize your partner's emotions.

Answer: Accept that you can only change yourself, not your partner. This is perhaps the hardest but most important tenet of a solid relationship. You should never enter a relationship with the plan to "fix" your partner. You need to accept the fact that your partner may never change, and be okay with that. To do otherwise is a guaranteed way to frustrate yourself and alienate your partner.  You may support your partner to make positive changes in their life. But you should never try or need to fundamentally change them. If you cannot accept your partner for who they are, you either need to set boundaries to avoid getting hurt or leave the relationship entirely. Understand that men and women are different. Or for that matter understand that different men and different women are different. Do not unfairly hold your partner up to the standards of an old relationship or of an ideal one. We all know that violence is not an acceptable way to control partner. But know that using guilt or shame is just as damaging. Guilting or shaming to control your partner is emotional abuse. Do not attempt to control your partner. This is an extension of "Do not try to change your partner" step. If you cannot handle compromise then leave the relationship, do not try to control or change your partner to make it work. You do not have to share your partner's every hobby. But you should listen to your partner when they talk about their interests, and give them guilt-free time and space to pursue their interests. While not every emotion is desirable (for example anger, resentment, and frustration), they are all normal. If your partner is angry at something, do not criticize them for being angry -- that cannot be helped. What people are responsible for is how they express their emotions. Anger can be destructive or constructive. You may rightly criticize how emotions are expressed and ask that they be shared in a constructive fashion, but do not critique the emotion itself. Critiquing emotions can lead to your partner feeling guilty, defensive and emotionally withdrawn.  A destructive expression of anger is to yell and throw things. A constructive expression of anger is to talk about one's anger feelings and reach a conclusion. Example: Do not say "Don't be mad" or "You shouldn't be mad". Telling your partner not to feel something is futile and hinders further communication. Your partner cannot help but be mad. Instead say, "I understand you are angry. Can you tell me calmly why?" and work together through dialogue to get to the root of the problem and come to an agreeable solution.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Get your family and/or roommates on board. Use a food diary app to help you keep track of your daily caloric intake. Pay attention to your food when you eat for the next 3 weeks. Don’t cut too many calories to ensure you’re getting all of your nutrients. Watch your portion sizes for the next 3 weeks. Practice intermittent fasting a few days a week. Drink plenty of water to prevent bloating and dehydration. Aim to get 7 to 8 hours of sleep a night.

Answer: It will be difficult to cut calories when the people you live with don’t share your same weight loss goals. Encouraging your family to eat healthy and be active with you will set you up for success. If the people you live with aren’t on board, set some boundaries (like not keeping junk food in the house) and plan your own meals regardless of what they’ve planned to eat. Journaling and keeping a food diary is an effective way for you to see exactly how many calories you’ve eaten. It will keep you accountable and make you less prone to mindless eating in the coming weeks. Use a phone app or carry a small journal with you so you can log intake while you’re on the go.  My Fitness Pal’s “Free Calorie Counter” is a good phone app to try. Shopwell is a free app that helps you make better choices when you’re buying groceries by tailoring your shopping list to your fitness and weight loss goals. Mindful eating will help you slow down at meals, making you feel more satisfied and less likely to overeat. Slow down, chew your food thoroughly, and pay attention to the textures and flavors on your tongue.  Remove all distractions when you’re sitting down to a meal; turn off your phone, TV, computer, and/or radio. Put your fork down every three bites or so and sip on water to help you slow down and ease digestion. Eating fewer calories means you’re taking in fewer nutrients, so don’t overdo it. For the next 3 weeks, avoid eating less than 1,200 calories per day (for women) and 1,500 calories per day (for men) to stay healthy. Cutting too many calories can lead to malnutrition. It also makes you feel deprived, which can cause irritability and increase the chance that you’ll overeat at your next meal. Eating smaller portion sizes is essential for weight loss. Whether you’re cooking at home or eating at a restaurant, be conscientious of how much food you’re actually eating. When dining out, ask for half of your entree to be boxed up to go (or you can bring your own Tupperware). Measure proper portion sizes using your hand:  Cooked vegetables, dry cereal, chopped or whole fruit: 1 fist = 1 cup (16 US tbsp) Cheese: 1 index finger = 1.5 ounces (43 g) Noodles, rice, oatmeal: 1 palm = 0.5 cups (8.0 US tbsp) Proteins: 1 palm = 3 ounces (85 g) Fats: 1 thumb = 1 tablespoon (3.0  tsp) This type of fasting can help you eat fewer calories, lose fat, and—as a plus—lower your cholesterol. Give yourself an eating window of 8 hours and practice intermittent fasting anywhere from 1 to 4 days a week.  For instance, only eat between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM or 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Pay attention to how you feel during and after intermittent fasting and adjust the time window and frequency to suit your schedule. Keep in mind that skipping meals can send your body into starvation mode, causing it to hold onto fat and burn fewer calories. So when practicing intermittent fasting, eat 4 or 5 mini-meals within your eating window. Increasing your water consumption when you are working out is essential to stay hydrated. Dehydration causes your body to retain water, so while it may sound backward, you have to drink more water to retain less. Water will also help flush excess salt out of your body, making you less bloated. Drink half of your weight in ounces per day. For example, if you weigh 200 pounds (91 kg), drink 100 fluid ounces (3,000 mL) per day. Not getting enough sleep can negatively affect your metabolism and your stress hormones, causing your body to hold onto more calories. Plus, you’re more likely to crave fatty, sugary foods when you’re sleep-deprived. If you have trouble falling asleep, try to relax before bedtime by:  Listening to calming instrumental music Avoiding your phone or TV for an hour before bed Drinking calming tea (like lavender, chamomile, or ginger) Doing some deep, meditative breathing


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Prepare your tinder

Answer:
. This is the flammable material that you will burn to get the fire going. You can use thin bark, dry leaves, newspaper, cardboard, pine needles – anything that will catch fire quickly and ignite the wood. Think of it as "fuse" that leads to your bed of dry twigs and leaves. Set aside plenty of tinder so that you can light the fire in several spots.