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Ending a friendship can be as difficult as ending a romantic relationship. Don’t take the decision lightly. Before you decide to end a friendship, consider if there are any alternatives.You may just need to limit the time you spend with this person.  Even if a friendship is difficult, it may be worth preserving if you have many mutual friends, or if you work together. Otherwise, ending the friendship could cause ongoing tension that you can’t get away from. You can try taking some space away from this friend to see how your social life feels without that relationship. You can tell your friend you plan to take some time away from them, or simply do so without mentioning it. Breaking up is a delicate business. Prepare yourself by knowing exactly what you plan to say. You can even write out a script for yourself to practice from.  If you do write out a script, don’t bring it with you to the conversation. If an in-person conversation feels too scary, you can write a thoughtful letter or e-mail to your friend explaining your position. You can decide whether to ask for some space temporarily, or to let them know that the friendship is over. Your friend will likely feel saddened and rejected by this turn of events. Don’t make it worse by blaming them for  your decision. Emphasize that this is something that you need to do for your own well-being.  Use “I” statements to avoid blame. You can say, “I really need to feel comfortable having multiple friendships, so this is a decision I need to make.” You can also express your feelings about the decision. You can say, “I feel sad that we can’t be as close as we used to be, but I don’t think spending so much time together is healthy for me.” Remember that this is someone you’ve been close to. You don’t want to hurt their feelings needlessly. Besides, if they’ve been acting jealous, chances are that they’re already feeling insecure.  You can say something like, “This is a really difficult thing for me to do, but I know that our relationship isn’t a healthy one.” If you’re asked for an explanation or examples, offer them. It may be helpful for your friend to hear concrete reasons that the friendship needs to change.

summary: Consider if you definitely want to end the friendship. Practice what you will say to your friend. Emphasize your responsibility for the decision. Be honest, but gentle.


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There are several natural therapies that have been studied and shown to help relieve pain from menstrual cramping. One of the most common and easiest methods to use is heat. Heat can be just as or more effective than over-the-counter pain medications, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen. The heat aids in relaxing the contracting muscles that cause cramps. You should apply heat to your lower abdomen. You can also apply it to your lower back. Try a heating pad or a heat patch. Heat patches are adhesive, non-medicated pads that give off heat for up to 12 hours. You can apply them to skin or clothing, but make sure you read the directions.  Heat patches come in different shapes, sizes, and say they are for different uses, though you can use any patch for menstrual cramps. Some brands even have patches specifically for menstrual cramps, such as ThermaCare heat wraps. Patches are more convenient than heating pads because they are portable, so you can apply it and go about your day. If you don't have a heating pad or a heating patch, then you can try soaking in a hot bath or taking a hot shower to help relax you and relieve cramps. It may be helpful to develop certain kinds of behavioral intervention coping strategies, especially if you have persistently bad cramps. These strategies include relaxation training, which uses a repetitive activity, such as deep breathing, reciting a prayer, or repeating a word or sound, in combination with clearing your mind, ignoring distractions, and taking on a positive attitude. This is supposed to help you relax and let go of the pain.  You can also try imagery intervention, which uses positive thoughts and experiences to change your emotional state and distract you from and relieve the pain. Hypnotherapy is another method that uses hypnosis to induce relaxation, decrease stress, and relieve pain. Since cramps affect the same muscles as child birth, some women find it helpful to use Lamaze exercises to relieve menstrual cramps. Try the rhythmic breathing used in Lamaze exercises to help relieve or lessen the pain. You can also attempt biofeedback, which is a method where you learn to control physiologic parameters such as heart rate, blood pressure, and temperature along with relaxation techniques to help train your body to control symptoms. Distraction is one of the most powerful and readily available painkillers. If you have intense cramps, then do something that normally absorbs you completely, such as socializing with good friends, reading a book, playing a computer game, watching a movie or TV show, or spending time on social media. Make sure you pick something that will keep your mind off of the pain and convince your body to focus on other things. Acupuncture has been used as a pain relief method for over 2,000 years. In this method, hair-thin needles are placed into the skin on specific locations on your body. The needles do not cause pain for most people, and some women find that it reduces menstrual cramps. Despite some word of mouth testimonies, studies of this are inconclusive. Sometimes, it helps to put gentle pressure on the affected areas. Lie down and prop your feet up. From your reclined position, gently massage your lower back and abdomen. Make sure you don’t press too hard. You don’t want to cause more pain instead of relief. This can help relax the muscles and relieve the pain.

summary: Use heat. Try behavioral intervention. Distract yourself. Give acupuncture a try. Massage your abdomen gently.


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The is the Preview mode. If you've disabled this feature for your Home button, you can access the Home Screen Preview by opening the Nova Settings app, selecting "Desktop", and then selecting "Home Screens". If you are returned to your home screen and nothing happens, do it again and the Preview view should appear.
summary: Tap the Home button to return to your Home screen. Tap the Home button again to display miniature versions of all your Home screens. Tap and hold the screen you want to remove. Drag the page you want to remove to the "X" at the top of the screen.