For some people, cheating occurs due to an unsatisfactory relationship, not because they are perpetual cheaters. The more unlike partners are, the more likely the relationship may experience infidelity. Factors such as education level, personality, and lifestyle can influence the fidelity of the relationship. Reflect on your relationship and what factors may have come between you that you have ignored. Sometimes you may really love someone, but cannot manage to meaningfully connect. Some women feel like the role of “mother” or “provider” or “activity partner” take over, when they want to be “girlfriend” or “wife” or “lover”. If she feels like she is acting out a practical role and not an intimate connection, she may feel unfulfilled. It's easy to get in the swing of things and let the intimate connection go. Ask yourself if you've been treating your girlfriend in a certain role. Have you shown your appreciation for her in what she does for you and the relationship? Do you tell her and show her your attraction? Have you told her you love her? You may find out about the cheating from your girlfriend or from a friend. If she confronts you honestly, then listen to her. If you found out through someone else, consider this person's credibility before confronting your girlfriend. If you think you have the truth, confront your girlfriend, no matter how painful it may feel. It is best to know the truth. If you're the one bringing up the topic, decide how you want to approach your girlfriend. Set aside some time with her and try and approach the discussion calmly. Come prepared and write questions you have for your girlfriend. Tell her you are concerned and want to truthfully know what's happened. Ask about what happened, how the situation occurred, how long it's been happening, how much time has elapsed since it stopped, and if anything is wrong with the relationship. Encourage honesty and openness, even if it hurts. Perhaps you may want to express your anger and rage prior to discussing the cheating with your girlfriend. Write down all the anger, hurt and frustration you feel-- without fearing judgment from yourself or someone else-- then burn it. When you are ready to discuss the cheating with your girlfriend, don't directly accuse her. Use “I” statements as much as possible.This is a time for you to express your feelings, not place blame. Instead of making her responsible for your feelings by saying, “I can't believe you would hurt me like this” say, “I feel really hurt by your actions.”
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One-sentence summary -- Consider relationship factors. Assess whether she felt underappreciated or neglected. Discuss the cheating. Express your feelings.

Q: You can counteract the negative side effects of having a toxic mom by building other positive relationships. Start with your immediate family. If you have siblings or a father, try to strengthen your bond with them. Talk to them about what’s going on with your mother. Ask them if they feel similarly and how they deal with such treatment. A positive support group is essential when you are lacking proper support from your mother. You might be tempted to isolate and push others away, but don’t. Lean on your closest pals by talking about what you’re feeling or asking them to help you take your mind off things. Eventually, your friends can become a second family to you. Positive social support can help counteract some of the negative effects of having a toxic parent. Another way to counteract some of the stress of having a terrible mom is by looking to another adult for guidance. Think about figures in your community who display some of the traits you don’t get from your mom. Form a casual relationship with these individuals or ask them if they are willing to mentor you. Examples of good role models might be teachers, coaches, community leaders, bosses, or older relatives.
A: Strengthen relationships with your father and siblings, if you have them. Cultivate supportive friendships. Find a role model.

Article: This small tool looks like a large, dull sewing needle with a large hole at the end. Push about 4 inches (10 cm) of the drawstring through the hole and then push the bodkin through the casing of your garment. If your bodkin has a clamp on the end instead of a large hole, open it and put the end of the drawstring under it before you clamp it closed. You can buy bodkins from craft supply or hobby stores. If you're inserting a drawstring through a large casing or thick fabric, such as on a hoodie, it can be tricky to feel the safety pin through the fabric. To make it easier, push at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) of a drawstring end into a straw and staple the straw so it goes into the drawstring. Then, push the empty end of the straw through the eyelet. Keep pulling the straw through the casing so the drawstring comes out the other side.  Since the straw is larger than the safety pin, it's easier to feel it through the heavier fabric. It also won't snag on the seam allowance. To remove the staple, pull it away with a staple remover. Keep in mind that this may damage delicate fabrics, but sturdy drawstring cords will be fine. If you'd like to make a sturdy tool that you can use again and again, find a wire coat hanger. Untwist the hook and shape it into a long straight wire. Then, bend the straight end to create a small hook and push the drawstring through the hook. Push the hook end of the wire through the eyelet and keep pushing the wire until the drawstring comes out the other side.  If your drawstring keeps slipping off of the hook, bend the wire over the drawstring to keep it in place. Feel free to bend the wire as you feed it through the casing, especially if you're inserting the drawstring through the rounded part of a hoodie. If you can't find a safety pin, straw, or hanger, look for a pen that has a pocket clip and wrap the drawstring around the clip. Then, slide the opposite end of the pen through the casing. Feel the pen through the fabric and pull it through the casing until the pen and drawstring come out of the other end. Ensure that you're using a pen with a pocket clip so you don't accidentally push an exposed tip through your fabric.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Buy a bodkin to save time and effort. Use a straw if you're having trouble feeding a safety pin through the casing. Bend a wire hanger to make a hook for pulling the drawstring through. Wrap the drawstring around a rounded pen cap if you can't find other tools.

Article: Look for one with a rough surface. A smooth rock won't create enough friction to puncture the lid of the can. Positioning it upside down will allow you to break the seal, which is located on the top of the can. Use a scrubbing motion to create friction between the rock and the can. Keep going until you see moisture appear on the rock or on the lid of the can.  Turn the can over to check it every so often. You want to stop as soon as you see moisture. This means the lid is thin enough to break through. Don't rub so hard that you rub right through the can lid. Your food will spill all over the rock. The seal should be thin enough to allow you to easily slide the blade into the can near the edge of the lid. Push up with the knife to gently pry off the lid. Finish pulling off the lid, then discard it.  If you don't have a pocket knife, try using a spoon, a butter knife or another tool. Or find a rock you can use to knock the lid of the can inward. This isn't ideal, since you may contaminate your food with small bits of rock or dirt. When you pull off the lid, cover your hand with your sleeve or a towel so you won't cut yourself.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Find a flat rock or a piece of concrete. Position the can upside down against the rock. Rub the can back and forth over the rock. Use a pocket knife to pry open the lid.