Problem: Article: Letting your friend know how you feel might set you free from emotional pressure and pain. You won't have as many questions about how they feel, whether they reciprocate your feeling, or how to read into moments with them. You won't have to deal with "what-ifs" or what could have been because you'll have your closure.  Closure is especially important if you want to move on from this crush and feel ready to date other people.  Talking to your friend will require vulnerability. This takes courage because you might face disappointment. It's an important communication skill, however, and something you'll need in future relationships.  If you don't tell your friend you care for them, they might never know the extent of your feelings. Letting them know can help them understand your friendship and support you, if needed. If feelings are left unsaid, you might distance yourself from your friend or act differently around them without noticing. In response, your friend might be unsure what's happened. They might worry that they did something wrong or that you don't care for them anymore. Opening up about your feelings can get rid of miscommunication. Being vulnerable about feelings is important. If you can't express your emotions, you and your friend may not feel connected or safe around each other. When your friend is dating another person, it's usually best not to tell them about your feelings. Telling them you like them could bring conflicting emotions into the friendship and introduce distance. Instead, wait until they are out of a relationship or until you do not feel obliged to act on the feelings. Don't tell them immediately after they break up with their significant other. This will come off as callous and unsympathetic. Give them time to heal. If you're nervous, you might be tempted to reveal your feelings over text or online messaging. But having serious conversations happen much better in-person. Being able to see and hear the other person will leave less room for miscommunication. You'll see each other's body language and be able to respond immediately.  Try a few deep breathing exercises before you have the conversation to get rid of nerves.  Write out your feelings before you tell them, if you feel overwhelmed. This will give you an outlet and help you express your emotions in a healthy way. Sometimes when people reveal romantic feelings, the recipient may worry that you're only interested in dating them. If they don't reciprocate the feeling, they might wonder if you're still interested in a friendship. Make it clear that you appreciate your relationship with them regardless of their response. How you tell your friend about your crush may determine their reaction. For example, if you tell them that you care about them, they react sympathetically. If you only make it seem like you want to date, they may react defensively. If they say they reciprocate your feelings, you might feel anxious and unsure what to do next. If they say they don't, you might feel crushed. Their emotions are as valid as yours, and it is important for you to respect them. Don't argue with them or react angrily if their response isn't what you hoped for. Thank them for being honest, and distance yourself if you need time alone.  Hurt, grief, and pain are all part of grieving. Don't suppress your emotions or feel ashamed. It's all part of the healing process.  If your feelings cause significant distress and you're unable to move on, you may be dealing with depression. Talk to a psychologist or therapist.
Summary: Tell your friend you have a crush if you need closure. Reveal how you feel if the friendship has changed. Don't tell your friend if they are in a relationship. Talk about your feelings in-person. Let them know how deeply you care about them. Accept their reaction, no matter what.

Problem: Article: It's best to start this trick when your ferret is lying down on the ground, rather than trying to press it down with your hands. So, wait for an opportune moment when your ferret is in a prone position, and place a treat about 8 inches (20 cm) in front of the animal's face. If the ferret hunches its back and scoots its rear end forward to reach the treat, keep moving the treat backward away from the ferret until it stretches itself out flat to reach the treat. As soon as the ferret lays down to get the treat, give it the verbal command: "lay down!" and slide the treat forward so the ferret can easily snap it up. Speak the command and move the treat simultaneously, so the animal comes to associate laying down with the words “lay down” and a treat. Don't try to put the treat directly into the ferret's mouth, or it could accidentally bite the tips of your fingers. Your ferret will only learn through repetition, so don't stop the training session after your ferret lies down once. Wait for it to recline a second time, then repeat the process: place a treat in front of the animal, say, “lay down,” and give the ferret the treat. With enough repetitions over a period of days or weeks, the ferret will learn to lay down on command. If you try to keep training the ferret for much longer than 20 minutes, you'll exhaust its patience and it will stop listening. Tell your ferret “lay down.” Hold a treat about 7 inches (18 cm) in the air and move the treat behind the animal's head. The ferret should roll over onto its back so it can keep an eye on the treat. As soon as it rolls, give the animal the treat and say “roll over!” Practice this 8-10 times in a row, always giving the ferret the treat once it's on its back. This should make the ferret roll completely over. Only move on to this step once your ferret is used to rolling on its back and hearing the “roll over” command. Continue to say “roll over” as you move the treat around the ferret's head, but don't give the animal the treat until it's rolled completely over and is again lying on its stomach. Remember to give your ferret verbal praise when it completes a roll-over. Say “good job!” in an encouraging tone of voice. In a single 20–30 minute training session, try to have your ferret roll completely over at least half a dozen times. It may take some prompting (or multiple treats per attempt) since this is a more complex trick than sitting or lying down. But, with time and repetition, your ferret will learn to roll on command. Once it's learned to roll on command, try pairing this with a couple of other tricks. For example, ask the ferret to sit, lie down, and then roll over.
Summary:
Place a treat on the ground in front of your prostrate ferret. Say “lay down” and give the treat to the ferret once it's prone. Repeat the command process 5-6 times in a 20-minute period. Circle a treat around the ferret's mouth to teach it to roll over. Move the treat in a full circle above your ferret's head. Practice these steps until your ferret regularly rolls over on command.