Q: If your partner is upset, pull them in for a hug rather than a kiss. Hugs communicate unconditional love and support, whereas kisses require reciprocation, which may be unfair to ask in a time of distress. Hugs also work when your partner isn't upset. Romance doesn't have to be so serious: it can also be humorous and playful. What's important is to show love and appreciation.  Put your arm around your partner's waist when you walk. (This may be more romantic than the casual "arm around the shoulder.") Hold hands while walking, watching TV or a movie, or sitting on the bus together. Reach for your partner's hand at unexpected moments, too, such as across the table at dinner. Put your arms around your partner's waist when you are standing behind them. Play with your partner's hair. Go easy, though – you don't want to ruin an immaculate coiffure! Plant some kisses in unexpected spots: try fingertips, toes, cheeks, forehead, shoulders, neck, arms, stomach, or chin. Give your love a wink and a smile. No matter how busy life gets, or how stressed the two of you are, taking the time to hold each other once a day helps confirm your connection and reminds you how much you love each other. This could be in the morning or in the evening, or, if there's no other time, try having a cuddle before sleep.
A: Be a source of physical comfort when your partner needs it. Let affection be a lighthearted thing. Make time to embrace your partner once a day.

Q: Take a moment to consider the seller's perspective, which may give you an idea of how motivated they are to sell their home. Consider things like how long the house has been on the market, the status of the local real estate market, and any other information you can obtain about the seller. If you find out that they have already accepted a job in another state and are looking to move, or are headed into bankruptcy, or if they just went through a divorce, you may find that the seller is willing to accept a lower price because they just want the house off their hands. This type of information can give you more bargaining power. That being said, try not to give the seller the same advantage. Don't give up too much information about yourself, or your attachment to the house. Use the information you gathered during your investigation of the house and its location to negotiate a price. Things like the sale prices of comparable homes, knowledge of any repairs you will need to make, and the community can all give you leverage while trying to determine a price. The more information you have, the better. You may miss out on your dream home if you become too stubborn during negotiations. Put your ego aside and think about the important things — Do you really like the house? Does the price still fit your budget? Did you try negotiating? If you're holding out for the seller to drop the price lower not because of your budget, but because you want to feel good about your negotiation skills, let that go and accept the offer. Don't lose out on a great house because you had too much pride to pay a little more than you hoped. If the seller doesn't negotiate down to a price that is within your budget, then it is okay to walk away. The lender will check your credit before the closing to make sure nothing changed after they approved the loan. You may want to take out a loan to furnish your car or make another big purchase, but hold off until the deal is closed. A new loan on your credit report can put your home loan at risk.
A: Try to gauge the seller's motivation. Bring your research. Don't get caught up in negotiations. Don't take out any other loans before the deal is closed.

Q: This determines the radius of the circle to be drawn. A circle's radius is the distance between the circle's center and outer edge. Put more simply: it is half the diameter. For example, for a 6 in (15 cm) tall cone, the circle's radius will be 6 inches (15 cm). The tool to cut the circle out will depend on the material used. Scissors will work for most materials; with metal sheeting, use metal snips. Be careful when cutting metal; it will be sharp. For something quick and simple, tear off a strip of tape, and place it over the seam created by the overlapping edges. For a nicer finish, lift the top edge, coat the underside with glue, then press it back down again. Either a glue stick or liquid glue will work; tape the cone as it dries, then remove the tape.  If making a felt, foam, plastic, or metal cone, use hot glue instead. Fabric glue may work for foam cones as well. If you know how to weld, weld a metal cone shut instead.
A: Decide how tall the cone will be. Cut the circle out. Tape or glue the edges down.

Q: A training program can help turn those extra calories into muscle, instead of just fat. You'll want to combine both weight and cardio training. Be prepared to work out at least five days a week to see maximum benefits. You’ll need to cut down your long distance cardio program if you are trying to gain weight. Long runs, for example, can burn up many of your stored calories. Instead, go for short, 15-minute cardio interval programs or incorporate sprints into a weight routine. Talk with a personal trainer and develop a specific weight workout plan that suits your goals. You’ll likely need to alternate very heavy lift days with lighter ones. Expect to spend at least 45 minutes at each session. It is quite possible that your trainer will also instruct you to train in intervals, performing a number of exercises in sets. You can get your diet and exercise program to work together by making good use of your “workout window.” Make sure to eat protein and carbs immediately before and after working out. You may be tempted to continually push yourself without a break for the full month. This can backfire and result in illness or injury. Instead, make sure to incorporate exercise rest days, diet cheat days, and just general relaxation periods. Getting at least eight hours of sleep a night is also important.
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Train hard. Limit your cardio. Follow a weight lifting plan. Let your body rest and recover.