INPUT ARTICLE: Article: By getting mad, you're signalling to your partner that you have a negative reaction to their accusation, rather than a bewildered one. Anger also transitions quickly into an argument, and arguments get drawn out and linger in the back of the mind. You want to avoid attaching lasting, negative memories to this conversation, and the best way to do that is to keep it from getting heated.  Don't laugh in a mean-spirited way, and don't make fun of your partner for having their suspicions. Simply act surprised or bewildered by the suspicions, as though it never would have occurred to you that you were acting in a questionable way. After your initial lighthearted reaction, you don't want to run away from the conversation, as this might make them feel like you're not taking their feelings seriously. That resentment can also linger and fester, so you want to address this head-on.  Tell them that you're sorry they feel that way and that you didn't even know that you were causing them to feel insecure in the relationship. Allow them to voice their concerns, and be a good listener — don't interrupt them or get defensive. Make note of their specific suspicions, as this will let you know what mistakes you're making. A good partner will feel bad about making them worry, so assure them that even though they have nothing to worry about, you will make an effort to be more attentive to them. If you let your partner speak honestly, they may have given you a list of specific concerns they have about your behaviour. If you change that behaviour without warning, it may only make them even more suspicious. However, if you have an open conversation with them about how you promise to change those behaviours, they will interpret your changed behaviours as dedication to working on your relationship.  Tripping all over yourself to completely change your behaviours might make you look like you're overreacting or have a guilty conscience. Don't make dramatic changes. Simply change your behaviour enough to demonstrate that you're making an effort to maintain trust in the relationship. If your partner is too on-target with their suspicions, it may be time to call off the affair, or at least put it on hold until the danger passes. Even after the conversation about your partner's fears, even after you promise to make them feel safer in the relationship, your partner may still harbour suspicion. Don't take unnecessary risks.

SUMMARY: Laugh at their suspicions instead of getting mad. Talk to them about their suspicions. Promise to make an effort to work on those trust issues. Change some of your suspicious behaviour. Stop the affair or put it on hold.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The ½ inch PVC pipe is sold in 10 foot sections. Use a measuring tape and permanent marker to divide the pipe into three 40 inch sections. Cut the pipe into three equal sections with a hacksaw or fine tooth jigsaw. Use your saw to cut a notch 1 inch in length into the top of the pipe. Flip the PVC pipe over. Cut a second 1 inch long notch on the opposite end of the PVC Pipe in alignment with the first notch. Tie a knot in one end the nylon rope. The knot should be thick enough so that it will not slip through the notch you created. Burn the end of the knot with a lighter to prevent the rope from fraying. The process of stringing the bow requires a bit of patience and some muscle.  Insert the rope into the top notch so that the knot is situated inside the pipe. Pull the string tightly down the length of the bow. Cut the rope 5 inches beyond the bottom of the pipe. Tie a knot in the rope approximately 4 ½ inches from the end and burn the ends. Like the first knot, the second knot should be thick enough so that it does not slip through the notch. Bend the pipe and slide the rope into the bottom notch so that the knot is situated inside the pipe. Wrap a piece of duct tape around each end of the bow to prevent the string from moving. Place the 6 inch piece of pipe foam around the PVC pipe at its center. Bring together the two edges of the pipe foam. Place a zip tie over each end of the pipe foam to secure it in place. Cut the ends off of the zip tie with a pair of scissors. To create arrows, you will need dowels, 2 inch thick home insulation foam, a hot glue gun, and a knife.  Use a sharp knife to create 3 inch x 3 inch triangles out of the 2 inch home insulation foam. Insert the dowel into the center of one of the triangle’s three sides. Remove the dowel, coat the end with hot glue, and reinsert the dowel into the foam arrow head. Slit the end of the dowel with a sharp knife. The slit makes it easier to string the arrow.

SUMMARY:
Cut the PVC Pipe. Cut two notches into the PVC Pipe. Prepare the nylon rope. String the bow. Create a hand grip. Create arrows.