Q: Think about why your boyfriend wants to break up and have empathy for him.  Is his dealing with a stressful situation with family or having a hard time with work or school? Try to be there for him instead of nagging him about being with you or spending time together.  Try having dinner ready when he gets home a few nights a week.  Offer to help him with any projects he might have. Placing yourself in his shoes may help you figure out why he's behaving the way he is. It may also help you find a solution. If your relationship is good, there shouldn’t be issues every day.  But, good relationships also mean that you have the space to talk about the issues you do have in a healthy way.  When these problems arise, speak to your partner about them calmly and with love.  You can say something like, “It bothers me that you won’t go to my cousin’s wedding with me.  I love you and want you to spend more time with me and my family.” Urge your partner to do the same, and to speak up when issues arise so that you want work on them. Neither of you should bottle up frustrations. If you've been doing things that bother your boyfriend, consider stopping them.  You might find that convincing him to stay with you is simple if you make some changes to your behavior.  Work to be a better partner for him everyday.  For instance, always be honest with him.  Honesty is fundamental to any relationship.  If you are a bit selfish, stop to think from his perspective before asking for things. Don't give in if he is asking for unreasonable things. For instance, if he doesn't like your friends and wants you to stop seeing them, he's being controlling. Consider your boyfriend’s behavior.  Does he break up with you often? Does he refuse to compromise even in small ways?  He might be manipulating you by asking to break up just so he can control you.  Get out of this relationship now so he can’t continue this behavior. If he really cared about the relationship, he would try to find solutions to problems, rather than threaten to break up in order to get his way. Maybe you and your boyfriend have been together for so long that things feel really routine and boring.  Spice it up a bit!  Surprise him with a date night and come looking your best. Flirt with him and lean in for a long kiss when you’re in the movies or watching TV. Try doing something new with him, such as taking a dance class or a painting class. Anything that gets the two of you working together would help. Space is crucial to any relationship’s success.  Even if he’s still on the fence about breaking up with you, create some distance.   Don’t always answer his calls and don’t respond immediately to his texts. Plan nights out with your friends and take up a new hobby to occupy some of your time.  Don't use this as a means to manipulate him or control him. There are some instances where answering that call would be necessary. Rather than spending every day together, try spending every weekend together instead. You don't need to be together 24/7 in order to be a couple. Giving each other space might help you miss each other and grow closer as a result. If you spend too much time together, you might get bored of each other.
A: Put yourself in his shoes. Check-in when there are issues. Adjust any behaviors you agree are bad. Break up with him if he threatens to break up with you all the time. Reignite the spark. Give each other some space.

Q: If local hospitals or community organizations are not actively advertising an event, check lists of national organizations or check museums, concert halls, schools, and conference centers for other events. Many organizations can benefit greatly by even small donations.  If you are unable to make a financial gift, consider donating your time as a volunteer or making a public appearance at a rally or event to show your support. Some organizations use ribbons, colors, silence, prayer, and other free activities to spread the word about mental health issues.
A: Find an event in your area. Donate your time or money to an event.

Q: Your body needs protein to heal and regenerate damaged or old tissues. Two to three servings of protein rich foods per day should be plenty for the average adult.  1 ounce of meat counts as equivalent to one ounce of protein, but so does a single egg, 1/4 cup of cooked beans, and 1 tablespoon of peanut butter.  From age 19 to 30, women should eat 5 1/2 ounce-equivalents of protein per day, while women over age 30 should eat 5 ounce- equivalents of protein per day. Men age 19 to 30 should consume 6 1/2 ounce-equivalents of protein per day; from 31 to 50, men should eat 6 ounce-equivalents, and over 50, you should eat 5 1/2 ounce-equivalents of protein per day. Carbohydrates provide energy for you to get out and move. You should be getting about half of your calories from carbohydrates. Try to choose unprocessed, whole grains over processed carbohydrates. For instance, eat whole-grain pasta, whole-wheat bread, oatmeal, fruits, and vegetables over foods such as white bread, soda, fruit juice, or desserts. Whole grains have more fiber and keep you fuller for longer, as it takes your body longer to process. A healthy diet with fruits and vegetables will provide you with the nutrients you need for an active, on-the-go lifestyle. Try to eat the rainbow, meaning you should vary the color of your fruits and vegetables, as they all have different nutrients. For instance, greens are high in vitamin K, which can help reduce bruising, while red vegetables, such as tomatoes, are high in lycopene, which can help protect your skin from the sun.  On a 2,000 calorie diet, you should eat 2 cups of fruit and 2 1/2 cups of vegetables a day.  Fruits and vegetables are low in calories and fat, but high in fiber and vitamins. This healthy eating pattern will reduce your risk for getting cancer, heart problems, high blood pressure, strokes, and diabetes. As you get older, your metabolism slows down and you want to be careful not to gain too much weight. You should keep your daily intake of fat under 65 grams.  Try to pick healthy fats over unhealthy fats. Unhealthy fats include saturated fats (mainly in fatty beef, chicken with the skin still on, and full-fat dairy) and trans fats (mainly in hydrogenated oils and processed foods).  Healthier fats include monounsaturated fats (in olive oil, sesame oil, peanut oil, peanut butter, and avocado, to name a few), polyunsaturated fats (in many plant-based oils), and omega-3 fatty acids (mainly in fish).  Eating too much fat increases your chances of high cholesterol, heart problems, and strokes. You can reduce your fat consumption by eating lean meats, poultry, fish, and choosing low-fat dairy products. Reducing salt will help you avoid high blood pressure and reduce your chances of heart, liver and kidney conditions. While you need some salt to stay healthy, too much is not good.  Adults should consume no more than about a teaspoon of salt per day, which is about 2,300 milligrams of salt per day. If you have a health condition, such as high blood pressure, you need to keep your intake under 1,500 milligrams per day.  Read labels, as many products have more salt than you would think. Often, processed foods, such as canned vegetables, lunch meats, frozen foods, and pickles, are high in salt.
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Keep your body resilient by eating enough protein. Give yourself the energy to lead an active lifestyle. Keep your youth by eating lots of fresh fruit and vegetables. Slow down on fat. Maintain a low-salt diet.