Article: Try to stick to the amount of time you decided on to avoid contacting him. Don’t convince yourself to contact him after a short amount of time because you feel the urge to do so. Contacting him with a clear and strong mind will benefit both you and your ex-boyfriend. Make your first attempt at contact by liking what he posts on social media. If you aren’t friends with him on social media, then send him a brief text. If you send a text, don’t initiate too long of a conversation. Tell him you hope he’s doing well, or that you saw something that made you think of him. Start by sending him a basic greeting, or ask how he’s doing. Try to initiate a light conversation.  Do not tell him that you miss him, love him, or want him back yet. Don’t text him repeatedly if he does not answer back. Wait at least a few days or a week before trying again. If he never answers back, do not continue contacting him. Once he starts answering your texts, try calling him. Hearing your voice after time apart could remind him how much he misses having you in his life.  Try not to talk about the relationship just yet. Update him on your life, and ask about what has been going on with him. Don’t get emotional or angry if he does not react in the way you would like at first. You don’t have to ask him on a date just yet. Try asking him to hang out or meet up for an activity.  Ask him out for coffee. Suggest going on a hike or walk together. Ask him to go to a movie or event that would interest him. Don’t expect to jump back into the relationship you once had with him. Understand that he might still be hurt or confused. Spend time together in a friendly manner, but don’t try to force anything.  Tell him what new things you have tried during your time apart. Utilize the confidence you gained during the breakup to remind him how fun and friendly you are. Tell him that you enjoy spending time with him, let him know that you would like to be in a romantic relationship again. Don’t beg him to take you back as soon as he starts to feel comfortable with you again.  Do not ask to get back together at first. Tell him that you have getting back together in mind. Let him know that you would like to get back together by telling him that you think you’ve spent enough time apart to start fresh. You may want to start with a clean slate, but understand that it will be difficult to get back together without talking about the past. Listens to his feelings and concerns. Talk calmly with him about your side of the story. Talk through your differences and come to an agreement. Do not jump back into a relationship without resolving the problems that led to the breakup. He may agree to get back together, but he may think it’s best to stay broken up. Don’t get angry with him if he doesn’t want you back. Understand that the situation is out of your control.  Do not bring up the past if you do get back together. Talk about the past before you decide to begin a relationship. Don’t react badly if he decides not to get back together. He might not be ready yet. Don’t sabotage future chances by reacting emotionally. Ask if his decision to not get back together is final. Accept that you will not be in a relationship with him again. Regardless of the outcome, your worth is not determined by a romantic partner. Stay confident and independent regardless of the outcome of his decision.
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Make contact when you are truly ready. Start small. Send him a text message. Give him a call. Ask him out. Take it slow. Ease into the suggestion of getting back together. Talk it through. Respect his decision. Remember that another person does not define your worth.
Article: Where do they hang out? Where do they live? What areas are they most likely to be in? If they are at your school, where do they hang out at breaks? The more you know about the person's whereabouts, the better you can stay away from them. You shouldn’t change your whole life, but if you’re avoiding someone it is probably a tense period of time for both of you. If they always go to the same coffee shop as you, maybe you should check out another coffee shop for a few weeks. Don’t dramatically alter your life, but it might be a good idea to switch up your routine to see less of this person. Do not make eye contact with this person. This might make them want to come over and talk to you. If you pass the person on the street it’s perfectly reasonable to act like you haven’t seen them. If you are obviously walking directly past each other, just nod your head at them and keep moving. You don’t need to pretend the other person doesn’t exist, but don’t invite any further interaction. If this person is your coworker or peer you may be forced to spend time around them. However, you can ensure that you only are ever around them in groups. Don’t stay late working at your office if they are also there. If you are at a party and they are there, stay in rooms with many other people. This will help you avoid having to deal with another confrontation or interaction with the person. If you’ve already told the person you don’t want to interact with them anymore and they keep trying to talk to you, think of an escape route. Try to be polite like if he/she comes and talks to you. Do not try to offend the person, but be very direct. You have the right to tell someone that you don’t want to spend any time with him or her anymore. If they still won’t leave you alone, make up an excuse such as, "I'm really sorry, I'm late,"
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Avoid places where this person is most likely to be. Switch up your routine slightly. Ignore the person. Avoid situations where you will be alone with this person. Have an escape plan and stay firm.
Article: You want to avoid bug bites when camping. Before adding your leaves to the shelter, sift through them to check for bugs. If you have a rake, raking through the leaves first may help remove any bugs. Carry insect repellent that contains DEET when camping. This can help prevent mosquito bites. While leaves can work on a lean-to, it may be safer to pin a tarp up for insulation. You are less likely to be exposed to bugs this way, and the insulation may be greater. Try to remember to bring a trap each time you go camping. Hypothermia is a real concern when camping, especially if you're using a shelter like a lean-to. If you live in a cold area especially, make sure to bring adequate bedding and clothing.  Always bring a plastic ground cloth to lay down under your lean-to. Wear many layers of lightweight clothing.
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Check your leaves for bugs. Carry a tarp when camping. Make sure you have adequate bedding.