INPUT ARTICLE: Article: When walking in public, you should avoid listening to music on a cell phone or other personal listening device. The music could distract you from various dangers, and someone could take advantage of you if you’re distracted by listening to your music. While it may seem like a normal thing to do, playing with or checking texts on your smartphone could distract you. A mugger may see this and identify you as a potential victim. In addition to your phone being a distraction, it might also be something a mugger wants to steal. As you walk, make sure to look around. Walk with your head up and look from side to side occasionally. Ultimately, the more you are aware of your surroundings, the easier it'll be to avoid being mugged.  If you see someone suspicious or threatening, walk away from them. Be careful turning corners. Try to make a long turn so you can see what’s around a corner before you turn it. After all, there could be a mugger waiting on the other side of the corner. The better lit a street is, the less likely a person will try to mug you without fear. As a result, stick to streets that are well-lit. In addition, avoid dark streets and darker areas of town.  If you’re going into a dark area, bring a torch and wear something reflective such as a high-visibility vest. Avoid shortcuts that are dark. Saving a couple of minutes isn’t worth jeopardizing your safety. If you’re unfamiliar with a certain area, you should ask locals about it before you walk about. This way, you’ll have an idea of whether an area is dangerous or not before you get there. Before you set off on a walk around town, have a good idea of where you’re going and how you’re going to get there. You can do this by asking for directions or by consulting a map before you start on the walk. This way, you won’t have to stop and ask strangers for directions or look to Google Maps on your phone – things that make you look vulnerable.

SUMMARY: Avoid listening to music. Don’t play with your smart phone. Look around. Travel on well-lit streets. Ask people about the part of town you’re walking in. Review a map or ask for directions before you start your journey.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you are considering a long-term, committed relationship, one of the things you will have to confront is the question, "Do we want children?" If you two cannot agree on this point, you may not be compatible.  Be honest. If you do not desire a child, but your partner does, it is best to know this before investing years in a relationship that might end because of this conflict. This conversation must have "only two people in the room". That means the wishes, opinions, and dreams of your relatives must not factor in. If your significant other says something like, "But I don't want to disappoint my mother..." politely remind them that this is between the two of you, not anyone else. Let your partner stand up for you. If you get hounded by friends or family for not having a child, let your partner speak up for you. If the topic is a sensitive  one, ask them to answer for you. If someone is pestering you with questions, let your partner speak up or jump in with a response, and if they need support, do the same for your partner. For example, you can say, “I’ll let my partner answer this question” or you can say to your partner, “Can you answer this question?” If you don't want to continue answering the same questions for the next 25+ years, you must stand firm to your choice. If you are in a relationship or marriage, tell your partner to take the same kind yet firm position when speaking about children. Being squishy and avoiding a direct answer will only give your relatives hope that you will recant one day. Have a discussion with your partner about how to respond when people ask about children. Discuss having a standard response back, such as, “We’re choosing not to have children. We’ll let you know if we change our minds.”

SUMMARY:
Have a conversation with your partner. Provide support for each other. Get on the same page with your partner.