Article: When talking to someone who believes in God, don't spend the entire conversation waiting to argue your point of view. Instead, be present for the conversation by listening actively and constructively.  When someone tells you something, paraphrase what they just said to show you understand. Ask questions to move the conversation forward, instead of letting it stall out. Be empathetic and acknowledge the other person's feelings. Sometimes, different people have different definitions of what God actually is. Before you engage in a conversation with someone who believes in God, make sure you're both defining God in the same way.  Ask the person you're talking with to clarify what their God entails before getting into a theological discussion. Check in at different points in the conversation to make sure you're still on the same page. This will prevent you from arguing over one another. Regardless of how persuasive your argument is, the person you're talking with is probably not going to leave the conversation an atheist. Treat your conversation like a religious exploration and you may both leave having learned something new.  Ask questions that challenge your partner's beliefs, but do so because you're interested, not because you're trying to trip them up. If the other person makes a good point, tell them. Learning about God should not be a competition.
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Practice active listening. Make sure you're both defining God the same way. Have a collaborative conversation, not a confrontation.
Article: It’s important to loosen up your muscles before you begin to exercise. This can prevent injuries and reduces the risk of cramps while you run. Do a set of walking lunges. Take a large step forward with your right leg so that your left leg is extended far behind you. Lower yourself until your right thigh is parallel to the floor. Make sure your left knee doesn’t touch the ground and that your right knee is above your right ankle! Repeat for the left leg and do ten lunges per leg. Hold on to a sturdy object such as a chair. Stand on one leg and swing your other leg forward and backward. Make sure to go through your full range of motion; this means swinging your leg up as high as is comfortable and then extending it behind your back as high as you can. Repeat for both legs. Don’t swing your leg haphazardly or you may hurt yourself. Try to swing your leg in a smooth, controlled motion. Even though you’ll be exhausted from running, it’s important to stretch so that your muscles don’t cramp up. Do some standing quads. Stand with your legs together. Bring your left foot behind your back to your left hand, keeping your thighs firmly pressed together. Press your foot with your hand, taking care not to overextend your leg. Face a wall and press your palms against the wall at chest-level. Press the ball of your left foot against the wall with your left heel on the ground. Slowly lean towards the wall, taking care not to overextend your foot. Repeat this stretch for your right foot.
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Stretch before you begin running. Do some leg swings. Stretch after you run. Do two sets of standing calves.
Article: Instead of just awkwardly asking how it's going, try to have a more specific opening prepared to get the conversation flowing. Tell him what you're up to, ask about his plans for an upcoming event, or bring up an inside joke. Be sure to ask him open-ended questions that require more than a simple "yes" or "no."  For example, you might say, "I heard you're going to the Winter Formal with a group of your friends. Fun! What are you planning to wear?" You could also say something like, "I totally spaced when the homework assignment was announced in History. Can you help me out?" Light touches can help you gain the confidence to break the touch barrier in a more romantic way. For example, when you're talking to him, gently touch him on the arm when he says something funny, or "accidentally" bump into him when you're walking together. Everyone likes to be complimented, and it will also communicate that you're thinking of him. Focus on a quality you genuinely like about him⁠—whether it's his eyes, his sense of humor, his hair, and so on⁠—and tell him why you appreciate it. How you carry yourself can tell him a lot about how you feel! Plus, it will probably be a lot easier to move in for a kiss and, when you do, he won't be as surprised. Don't cross your arms, twiddle your thumbs, or clasp your hands together. Instead, orient your body toward him.  For example, if you're standing, keep your toes pointed at him. If you're sitting, point your knees. If you can't help fidgeting, put your hands behind your back so that you look open from the front. You don't have to be totally alone, but a little privacy is ideal. For example, if you're hanging out with a group, go outside to grab some fresh air with him. If you're hanging out in public, try to find a quiet area that feels intimate. For instance, if you're at the mall, you could sit on a bench in a low-traffic area.  You could also try offering to walk home with him or dropping by his house to ask if he'd like to go out for a bit. If you really want to make sure you're alone, you can always ask him out on a solo date. Kissing him will feel more natural if you gradually move a little closer to him. It will also subtly alert him that you want to be intimate, which is always better than swooping in suddenly and completely catching him off guard.  If you're sitting together on a couch or in a car, move in closer than you need to. If you're standing up, inch a little closer to him or visibly shiver to see if he pulls you close. You can also try holding his hand or leaning on his shoulder. This usually works best when you're leaving or parting ways, but you can try it any time, like when you're snuggling and watching movies. Lean in close to him, put your arms around his neck or shoulders, and hold the embrace for 2-3 seconds before pulling away. You want to create an intimate moment, but don't hug him for so long that it gets awkward!
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Say "hi" when you see him and strike up a conversation. Find excuses to touch him in small, fleeting ways. Pay him a genuine compliment. Keep your body language positive and open. Find a good opportunity to be alone with him. Sit or stand a little closer to him. Go in for a hug or snuggle to initiate a romantic moment.