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Your partner should accept you for who you are and your parents may not be able to see beyond the age difference. Once your parents see that your relationship is healthy and that you are a better person for it, it will be easier for them to see beyond the age gap. It’s easy to get swept up in the allure of dating someone older or younger than you. Look ahead and see if the age difference will affect you in any way. Your parents may be fearful that the age gap may widen as your relationship continues. A difference in age may be more of a big deal if you are younger. Your parents may be fearful that you are growing up too soon or that an older partner is taking advantage of you. A big age gap if you're a minor and your partner isn't may also be illegal. Take their perspective into account when continuing your relationship. If your partner is your professor or boss, it’s prudent to know the rules. Your parents may rest easier knowing that everyone is protected from any legal actions. Understand that being in a teacher-pupil relationship can get the teacher fired and, depending on your age, even jailed. This is one relationship that is better to be put on hold - for both of you. If you truly love each other, you can wait until both of you are adults, and you have graduated.

summary: Ask yourself if you feel like yourself around your partner. Keep perspective. Understand any power dynamics.


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The ideal winter hat will keep your head warm while you are outdoors but, depending on the activity, prevent it from getting too hot. For most activities, a simple wool cap that covers your ears should suffice. If you are doing more strenuous activities, you might consider a winter headband that allows heat to escape from the top of your head while keeping your ears warm.  Ear muffs are also a great choice  if you want to keep your ears warm but prevent the rest of your head from overheating. If you want to keep your neck and face warm, you should consider a scarf. You can wrap it around your neck and pull it over your face if it gets too cold. Ultimately, you might want a number of winter caps. You might want to consider a thick cap for walking around in the snow and a light cap for running, snowshoeing, or doing other high-energy activities. Protecting your hands is essential to enjoying the outdoors during winter. Proper gloves will keep you from getting too cold or developing frostbite. If you are walking around or ice skating, you may want a thicker glove made from wool. For playing in the snow, skiing, or snowshoeing, you will want a thicker glove that is also waterproof. Depending on the activity, you may also want a glove that affords you some dexterity to use your phone or manipulate things with your fingers. Ultimately, you may want to have different gloves depending on the activity. A warm winter coat is essential to enjoying the outdoors during winter. In general, you will want a thick insulated coat. However, if you are going to be more active, you may opt for lighter clothing that helps you stay warm but keeps you from overheating. In addition, layering can also help you stay warm by creating pockets of warm air and preventing moisture from seeping in.  Consider investing in at least two winter coats, a heavier one for general use and a lighter coat for any strenuous outdoor activities. A down-filled puffer coat is great for staying warm. However, it is not a great option if you are going to be doing anything active because you can easily get overheated. Also, down absorbs moisture and loses much of its warmth if exposed to humidity.  If you are going to be active outdoors, you might want to consider a ski coat that offers water-resistance and helps keep you cool. Depending on the activity, there are a number of things to consider when looking for a good winter boot. Generally, you want a boot that is insulated and waterproof. If your feet get wet and cold, you will quickly cool down and you run the risk of hypothermia. If you are doing any snowshoeing or playing in the snow, you might want to consider a waterproof boot that gives you a little more flexibility. Finally, skiing, snowboarding, and skating all have their own footwear with special considerations. Be sure to talk with a sales representative when you buy any boots for skiing or snowboarding. They will help you get the appropriate boots. A good pair of socks helps keep your feet warm and dry. For brief excursions outdoors, wear a thicker sock that traps more warm air and keeps your foot insulated. If you are going to spend an extended period outdoors, you should wear two to three layers of socks to keep your feet warm and dry. When layering socks, you might want to start with a lightweight wicking sock, covered by a lightweight wool sock, with a medium wool sock on top. This combination will keep your feet warm while wicking away moisture. Depending on the activity, you will need to consider other pieces of equipment or clothing. If you are skiing or snowboarding, you will need to find skis or a snowboard that are the right size. You will also need goggles to protect your eyes from ice and glare and a sturdy helmet to protect your head. If you are on the ice, you may want ice grabbers to attach to the bottoms of your boots. Make sure that you know what equipment you will need to perform the specific outdoor activity. A sales associate at a local sporting goods or outdoor store should be able to help you find the gear that will work best for your outdoor adventures.

summary: Find the right head covering. Get good gloves. Purchase a warm coat. Buy a warm pair of boots. Look for a good pair of socks. Consider other important gear.


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Never enter a fight that you can’t win. If the bully has a lot of his friends around don’t try to get physical. Avoid a fight at all costs. Even if you win the fight, you might need to leave very quickly. Take account of your surroundings and where you’ll escape to. If you know the bully is stronger than you, try packing your hands. Keep two rolls of quarters in your backpack. When the bully confronts you, take them out and hold one in either hand. Your punch will be much more powerful with the weight of the quarters behind it. You can also throw the quarters at the person if you are in a desperate situation. Holding quarters will also prevent fractures.  Make sure that you don’t grip your thumbs when you punch. You might break them. Don’t wait until you’re in a position of weakness.  If the bully has pushed or mocked you, he probably won't have his guard up. If this is something he does commonly, you are entitled to fight back. Hit/kick him hard in a weak spot as hard as you possibly can, and then follow that up with multiple other hits. One of the biggest mistakes that people can make in a fight is throwing one punch, and then backing off. As soon as you enter the fight you have to stay on the offensive to avoid retaliation. You can end the fight quickly.  Don’t pull your punch. Hitting someone isn’t a good feeling. We have a natural tendency to pull our punches, which means not following through on your momentum. You need to punch hard. Unless you’re trained in wrestling, try to avoid going to the ground. If he rapidly punches, keep dodging. You cannot effectively block punches in a real fight. Duck his punches, or just otherwise avoid them. This means the gut, the groin, and the throat. Don’t throw a punch unless it will hit one of these three areas. Unless you’re trained to kick, avoid kicking high. You’ll put yourself off balance and it will allow the other person to grab your leg and potentially put you to the ground. You’ll have adrenaline coursing through your body. Your legs might shake and your teeth might be chattering. Just keep telling yourself that you have to be the aggressor. Don’t pause until you’re sure you have won, and then get out of there quickly. Do not be the aggressor so much that you seriously injure them. Just make sure that you have ended the fight and you can get away.
summary: Assess the situation. Find an escape route. Pack your knuckles. Attack unexpectedly. Keep your distance if the bully attacks you first. Go for the weak spots. Avoid kicking. Be confident and stick to the plan.