If you will be watching pornography alone, you do not need to discuss your preferences with others, but if you will be watching pornography with your significant other, you should discuss each other’s preferences beforehand.  Watching pornography together can be an exciting and fun experience, and in some instances, it can bring a couple closer together. Deciding on a genre or fantasy you are both interested in watching. Establishing what both of you are not interested in will ensure a comfortable experience. Ask, “What type of pornography would you want to watch?” Also ask, “What type of pornography would make you uncomfortable?” Never force your significant other to watch something that makes them uncomfortable. Don’t interrogate your significant other, and don’t be angry if they are not interested in watching pornography. Nighttime is often ideal since there is less of a chance your friends will visit or you will receive a call. If you share a room, only watch pornography when you know your roommate will not be home. Additionally, choose a time when your partner is not tired or stressed, and always ask them if they are in the mood to watch pornography before playing a video or opening a magazine.  Ask your partner, “Is now a good time to watch pornography?” Check with family members to see if they are planning on coming home. Watch pornography in your room if you live with others; do not watch it in the living or family room. To do so, lock the door, close the blinds, and double-check to see if others are home. You may also want to check your phone to see if there are any texts or calls you need to attend to right away, before watching pornography.  Tell your roommate you need a small amount of time alone if you share a room. If your room does not have a lock, close the door and put a chair or large object in front of the door. This will move and alert you if someone is trying to open it. Getting caught watching pornography can be embarrassing, so make sure you are alone before you begin. This isn’t just for couples—even if you are enjoying pornography alone, be sure to dim the lights, light some candles, and put away any distracting clutter. Some people even like to play romantic music while enjoying pornography.
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One-sentence summary -- Discuss what type of pornography you will watch with your significant other. Choose a suitable time alone or with your partner. Be sure you have privacy. Create a romantic atmosphere.


Sometimes redirecting the conversation can curb bragging behavior. If your friend starts bragging, change the subject to something you both find interesting. Maybe you could talk about a class you're both in or a book you both love. You could even compliment a mutual friend and encourage the bragging friend to praise others.  If your friend continually turns the conversation back to themselves, politely tell them you don't want to talk about that right now. You don't have to tell them why. You might say, "Very cool, Jacob! Hey, have you seen the trailer for that new superhero movie yet? It looks pretty awesome. What kinds of movies do you like?" If your friend is always one-upping you, you may feel the urge to brag back. This will only worsen the problem: your friend will want to best you and you will feel even more angry. When you feel the urge, hold your tongue. Stooping to their level will not help. Never lie about your accomplishments in an attempt to best them. Even if they don't find out, you will likely feel bad for lying. If you notice yourself bragging, correct yourself out loud and avoid bragging in the future. Apologize to your friend and say something like, "I didn't realize I had been bragging. I'll try not to do that in the future. I know it makes people feel bad." If you make an effort to stop, your friend might follow suit.  Even if your friend knows they have a problem, they might feel too embarrassed to change their behavior. Knowing that other people struggle with it, too, can push them towards improvement. Do not brag on purpose just to self-correct yourself. This is passive-aggressive. Your friend may not necessarily pick up on the hint, but they may pick up on your anger. Instead, become self-aware of your own bragging habits. People often don't realize how their bragging hurts others. Your friend might not mean to hurt your feelings. Treat them kindly and with respect. Ganging up against them will not solve the problem.  If your friend only brags on occasion, try your best to just be understanding. Everyone wants to brag from time to time. We all want to share our accomplishments and our life's high points with friends and family. If your friend is emphasizing the point that they have achieved or received something that you clearly cannot have or do, that is not okay. In that case, have an appropriate conversation to tell your friend how you feel. How you praise them can either reinforce or curb their bragging behavior. Complement their actions rather than them. Saying, "You're so amazing!" may give them incentive for bragging in the future. Instead, say, "You did a good job!" It puts emphasis on the action, not them, and encourages them to work hard.  If your friend is fishing for praise, you do not have to compliment them. Treat them kindly, but put attention on something else besides their actions. You might say, for example, "I appreciate how much effort you put into the group project, Becca. We couldn't have done it without your persistence."
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One-sentence summary -- Change the subject. Avoid competing with them. Set an example for your friend. Don't insult your friend. Change the way you compliment them.


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Start with a small block of soft wood (pine, basswood or balsa) 1" wide by 1" tall, 4" long. Mark on the wood with a pencil the trace lines as shown in the image. Chisel cavities on both sides of the outlined ball. Turn the block over and repeat. Cut the slivers from the ends of the block. Carefully whittle the slivers from the ball until it can roll freely within the frame.