If you keep food stored on the counter, including your cat's food bowl, he may have come to think of the counter as a place to find food. Remove any food products from the counter, and keep the cat's food bowl on the floor (while he's using it) or in the sink to deter him from climbing up on the counter. One of the best ways to keep your cat from climbing on the counter is to make the counter an unpleasant place for him.  Apply double-sided tape to one side of a plastic laminated placemat.  Lay the placemats across the counter.  Over time, your cat will come to associate the counter with the unpleasant experience of walking on tape. Cats love to climb, mostly because they enjoy being elevated off the ground. It's possible that the kitchen counters are the highest "perch" your cat can reach. Give him other climbing options, like a cat "condo," which you can set up anywhere in the house and offer your cat a satisfying climbing and perching experience. If your cat insists on climbing up on the counters whenever you are preparing food in the kitchen, keep your cat confined in a bedroom or bathroom, if at all possible. This will keep him from climbing and interfering with your kitchen plans. Let your cat out of confinement once you're finished cooking/preparing food.
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One-sentence summary -- Remove food. Make the counters unpleasant. Give him other climbing options. Keep the cat out.


Virgos tend to be introverted by nature, and you should respect this. Your Virgo boyfriend or girlfriend may love you very much, but sometimes, he or she needs some alone time. If the Virgo you are dating doesn't want to go out, try suggesting staying home, eating dinner, and watching a movie. Sometimes, a Virgo will need to be completely alone. Do not get upset if a Virgo does not wish to spend time with you. Use this as an opportunity to run errands or catch up with your friends and family. Virgos like to be straightforward and upfront. If you have an issue with them, they'd appreciate it if you told them. Don't try to send hints and have the Virgo guess what's wrong. This will only frustrate the Virgo. He or she will not want to waste time on any guessing games. Be honest when confronting a Virgo. Virgos are intuitive, and can usually tell when something is not right. Virgos are perfectionists by nature. They like everything to be in order, and will likely have a spot for everything. They probably won't walk around disinfecting everything, but they may get irritated if you leave things laying around. If you decide to move in with a Virgo, you will need to respect this. Just remember to pick up after yourself, and not to "mess" with their order. When Virgos fall in love, they fall hard and true. Due to their analytical nature, however, Virgos need time to open up. If a Virgo is not opening up to you, don't assume that he or she is not interested in it. Instead, give him or her some more time.  If you are already in a relationship with a Virgo, don't be upset if they seem aloof or disinterested at times. They do care about you, they just aren't always the best at expressing it. Virgos tend to display their affection in other ways, such as helping their boyfriend or girlfriend out. Most likely, he or she is not trying to be mean. Virgos are logical and straightforward. They say things how they are. If this really bothers you, try telling the Virgo that their criticism can be hurtful. If the Virgo does not stop the criticism, he or she will at least try to phrase things in a kinder, more sensitive way next time.
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One-sentence summary -- Don't be clingy or force Virgos into doing things they don't want to do. Don't play games or hide what's bothering you. Don't be messy, especially if you are moving in with a Virgo. Don't by offended by a Virgo's aloofness, and give him or her time to open up. Don't take it personally if they criticize you, but let them know if they hurt you.


A guy who likes you, wants to connect with you. This will mean borrowing books from you, taking movie or music recommendations. He may even turn this into a chance to get in a little verbal flirting, by teasing you about your choices This shows that he values your opinion and wants to connect with you on a deeper level. It also probably means that you've got awesome taste! Gentle teasing can be a big part of flirting, so a guy who is teasing you is probably trying to flirt with you. This means teasing you about something you're doing, or making jokes about your terrible sense of direction, for example.  He might also make jokes around you more often than normal, because he's trying to get your attention by making you laugh. This could be anything from making bad puns to making gentle fun of himself (his bad sense of direction). Make sure that he isn’t saying mean or hurtful things. Teasing shouldn’t make you feel bad about yourself. He might be trying to flirt, but he's not doing it in a very kind way. Give this sort of guy a pass. A guy who's interested in you and wants to flirt is going to be paying attention to you. Complimenting can also be a part of flirting, especially if he couples if with teasing.  He might compliment your appearance, your smile, what you're wearing, and so on. He might also compliment you on things other than your appearance. Things like your writing ability, your story-telling abilities, your head for math, your skill with videogames, etc. These are the kinds of questions that keep you talking, as well as see if he can hang out with you more, or flirt with you more. Pay attention to whether he drops these into the conversation.  A couple examples of dangling questions are: “So you’re single because…” or “You’re doing what this weekend…” These questions indicate his interest in your relationship status or whether or not he can see you, but in a flirtatious manner.
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One-sentence summary -- Notice whether he asks for your recommendations. See if he teases you. Notice whether he compliments you. See if he asks dangling questions.


Trouser-cut pants are a good choice for business or formal settings, such as the office or church. You can wear your trousers with a pleat or cuff if you like that look, as well. Skinny jeans are a casual style that is best suited to everyday wear or going out. Look for a pant that follows the shape of your leg as it tapers down to the ankle. You can experiment with distressed or neutral washes to complement your clothes. Straight-leg pants are a versatile cut that can equally become more formal or casual depending on the garments you pair them with. Look for pants that have a uniform width from the thigh to the ankle. This cut tends to flatter all body types. A big trend right now is pants that double as leisure and athletic clothes, affectionately known as athleisure. Pick up a pair of maroon legging that you can wear to the gym then to brunch. It’ll be a comfortable, easy addition to your wardrobe.
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Select trouser-cut maroon pants for a business look. Try maroon skinny jeans for a casual look. Choose straight-cut maroon pants for a polished look. Don maroon leggings as athleisure wear.