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. Make sure you aren’t smothering people with attention. Don’t pester them to hang out with you every day or blow up their phone with texts. If you tend to be clingy, find some solo hobbies and goals to keep you busy. For example, join a new club or organization where you can meet new friends so you're not always spending time with just one person. Are you always complaining about the food, the weather, or other people? Spending time around a complainer is tiresome, and people may start avoiding you if you’re a negative Nancy. When a complaint pops into your head, see if you can turn it around and find something good to say instead.  To counteract complaints, start practicing gratitude. When you recognize what you do have, you are less likely to complain. Write down two to three things each day that you are grateful about. If you’re always looking for a favor, but you never help others out, people might not want to be around you. Make sure you aren’t asking for too much from other people, and offer to give your friends and acquaintances a hand when they need it. It can be exhausting to deal with somebody who needs constant attention and praise, or who fishes for compliments all the time. Make sure you aren’t doing this. If you have low self-esteem, look for a healthier way to feel good about yourself. For instance, you could raise your self-esteem by getting involved in a sport, joining a volunteer program, or making the time to take care of your health. Conflict is a natural part of every relationship. If you bury your head in the sand whenever you have a disagreement with someone, you’ll never learn how to stay close to people – and most of your relationships will end on bad terms. Instead of hiding from conflict, talk it through with the other person and find a solution.

summary: Avoid being clingy Ask yourself if you complain too much. Look at the balance of give-and-take in your relationships. Think about whether you need a lot of validation from others. Address problems in relationships.


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Husk and de-silk the ears of corn as you wait.  If you do not have an actual steamer, you can use a large stockpot and perforated metal colander instead. Make sure that the metal colander can rest on the lip of the stockpot before attempting to use it, however. The basket portion of the colander should not dip below the halfway point of the stockpot. Snap off the stem of the corn and pull it over the length of the ear, removing the attached husk. Peel the rest of the husk away with your fingers. Rinse the corn under cool running water, scrubbing it gently with your hands. This should remove the majority of the silks. Cook for 8 to 12 minutes.  Use tongs to transfer the corn into the steaming basket. Using your hands could result in burns. The exact cooking time will vary depending on how mature the corn is. Fresher corn cooks quicker than older corn. The corn is done once the kernels feel tender but not mushy. Remove the corn from the steamer with your tongs and let rest for a minute or two before enjoying. Season with butter and salt, if desired.

summary: Boil water in the bottom portion of a steamer. Transfer the corn to the steaming basket. Serve warm.


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While rare, some modems encounter issues when paired with a specific Internet company (e.g., Comcast). Double-check your modem's compatibility with your current Internet subscription before buying (if possible). If you find that your modem won't work with your current subscription, try to exchange the modem for a different one that will work, or switch your Internet subscription. The cable output resembles a metal cylinder with a small hole in the middle and screw threads all around the sides. You'll usually find cable outputs in the wall near the floor in living rooms and bedrooms. In some cases, there will already be a cable connected to the cable outlet. The modem should be relatively high up (e.g., on top of a bookshelf), and it will need to be close enough to the cable output that you can connect it without stretching or bending the cable. You'll also need to have a power outlet nearby. A modem generally requires a coaxial cable to connect to the cable output, as well as a power cable to connect to an electrical outlet. Both of these cables should come with your modem, but if you bought it used, you may need to find replacement cables.  If you plan on attaching the modem to a router, you will also need an Ethernet cable. Consider buying a longer coaxial cable if the one that you have is too short to allow you to mount properly your modem. Each modem is unique, and yours may require additional setup outside of this article's capacity. Reading your modem's manual will help make you aware of any additional steps that you have to take to install the modem.
summary: Make sure that your modem will work with your Internet subscription. Find your room's cable output. Decide on a place to mount the modem. Make sure that you have all of the required cables. Read your modem's instructions.