In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: You can try calmly asking your boyfriend why you two don’t hold hands anymore. Just bring the conversation up casually like, “Hey, I was wondering why we don’t hold hands anymore.” Maybe he didn’t even realize that this is something you were thinking about.  If you ask him why you don’t hold hands anymore and he says that he doesn’t know why, then you should tell him that it is something you liked and that you miss it. If he answers that he was afraid you didn’t want to hold hands with him, make sure to tell him that you really do want to hold hands with him. If you ask him why he hasn’t been holding your hand, make sure you really listen to what he says. Let him finish what he’s saying without interrupting him. Make eye contact and give other clues that you are really paying attention – like nodding your head or giving verbal cues that indicate you are listening. Don’t get upset if it isn’t an answer you want to hear. This just means that you have something to talk about and work through as a couple. One very likely reason that your boyfriend hasn’t been holding your hand is that he is afraid of rejection. Reassure him that you like him and that you would never reject him if he tried to hold hands with you. Let him know that you care about him so that he has more confidence to hold your hand more in the future. This should help him be less afraid of making the move to hold hands with you. If you want to start holding hands with your boyfriend again, you could just tell him that in a direct way. He is your boyfriend, so he should care about your feelings and doing things to make you happy. Try just asking, “Will you hold my hand?” Or you could say, “I liked it when we held hands before. Let's do that again.”
Summary: Discuss the subject. Actively listen. Reassure him. Ask your boyfriend to hold your hand.

If it seems like your friendly disagreements are becoming increasingly less friendly, you’re losing your desire or ability to talk to your partner, or you routinely get the cold shoulder when you try to initiate discussion or intimacy, you may need to look for marital help. Ups and downs are normal for most relationships, but if your “downs” seem like they won’t go away, you may have a bigger problem.  The first step is talking to your partner about your feelings, but it may be good to have a specific “solution”—such as counselling—in mind. Too many couples wait until they are separated or discussing divorce before they look for help.  You can seek help strengthening your relationship before your problems progresses past the point of saving the relationship. Look for a therapist who specializes in marriage counseling.  If you don’t feel comfortable with a therapist, look for another kind of counselor such as a church or community leader, these individuals often have training in couple’s counseling.   Ask friends and family for referrals if you’re comfortable with others knowing that you are seeking counseling.  If you know anyone who has divorced recently, you might ask her if she tried counseling before divorcing and whether she would recommend a therapist. You can check the directory on the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy website or search online for “marriage counselor” plus your area.  If reviews are available online, read them before selecting a counselor. If you don’t feel that you need counseling but would like to strengthen your relationship, look into group classes or retreats geared towards relationship building.  These are often run by counselors but may be geared more towards strengthening a relationship than saving one, which might be a better fit for some couples.
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One-sentence summary -- Know when you have a problem. Don’t wait to seek help. Find a therapist or counselor. Look for group classes or couples’ retreats.

Q: The most important step you can take towards working faster and more efficiently is to establish a plan before you start your day.  Plan your day the night before and prepare your desk by laying out all your study materials, or prepare your chore list for what you want to accomplish. This way, you can just jump right in the next morning. Write your daily plan down on a notepad, digital planner, or a calendar. Writing things down rather than committing them to memory will help you to remember and actually accomplish your tasks. Writing down all you plan to accomplish in a day can also help you avoid over-booking yourself and taking on more than you can handle in the time allotted.  It’s good to be ambitious, but it’s also important to have a realistic daily plan that you can accomplish. If you find yourself juggling a lot of different work objectives or even multiple jobs at once, considering theming your days to focus on one of these at a time.  If you’re a student, consider setting aside specific days for specific subjects: Mondays can be reserved for doing all of your science reading for the week, for example, while Tuesdays can be dedicated to math. In an office setting, allocate specific days for specific tasks: Mondays can be just for administrative tasks, for example, while Tuesdays can be focused on creative projects. Stay organized by breaking down your working day into discreet hours, and plan to do certain work only during that time frame.  For example, the first hour of your day can be dedicated to answer emails and phone calls. Set a series of alarms to cue you to move on to other work and stay on task during the day. Multitasking can be a double-edged sword: it can be a helpful strategy for getting lots of things done in a short amount of time, or  it can spread your time and attention too thin, leading to poor quality work.  To reap the benefits while avoiding the pitfalls of multitasking, follow these strategies:  Focus on related tasks at the same time.  Reduce the amount of mental energy used when switching between different tasks by bundling your multitasking activities together. For example, respond to all of your mail messages at the same time -- email, voicemail, snail-mail.  Write down your workflow items.  Writing down all the stuff you want to juggle will help you to not get distracted or sidetracked with all the multiple things going.  Take some time at the end of your tasks to go over each item alone.  This narrowing of focus can help with catching any errors and making sure you've done all you wanted while working on it in a multitasking atmosphere.
A: Have a daily plan. Give every day a theme. Segment the hours in your day. Learn how to multitask the right way.

Problem: Article: Try to get one that is about 26 inches (66.04 centimeters) long. You can choose to include the heel, or cut it off. If you don't like mustard, then simply use more butter instead. Make sure that the butter is at room temperature, however; this will make it easier to spread.  If you can't find any Dijon mustard, you can use regular mustard instead. For extra flavor, use salted butter. For extra flavor and crunch, you can add some slicked cornichons as well. This will "seal" the sandwich and help keep it together. Don't press down so hard that the crust cracks, however. If the sandwiches are not holding together, you can stick a sandwich/club frill toothpick down the center of each one. If you won't be eating them right away, you can wrap them up tightly with plastic wrap, and store them in the fridge for the next day.
Summary:
Cut a baguette in half lengthwise using a serrated knife. Spread butter on one side of the baguette and the mustard on the other. Layer the ham and cheese on the bottom half of the baguette. Cover the sandwich with the top half of the baguette and press down on it lightly. Cut the sandwich into 4 to 8 equal-sized portions. Serve the sandwiches immediately.