Before you even think about approaching the bee, you need to dress the part of a bee catcher. Of course not everyone’s going to have a bee catcher’s suit to protect themselves from getting stung. Instead, dress as best as you can. Cover up as much of your skin and face as you can. Consider:  Wearing a long-sleeved hoodie. This will protect your neck, head, arms, and torso. Wear long pants. Jeans are probably the best, because they are the toughest and thickest. Try to layer when possible, bees can sting through clothing. Now you’ve got to locate a large jar that you’ll later lure the bee into. Make sure it and its neck are large enough so the bee will be able to fly into it. Also make sure you’ve got something to cover or close the jar with once you’ve got the bee in it. Get yourself some relatively small flowers to put in the jar to lure the bee. Your flowers will be the main bait to catch the bee. There are many types of flowers that will work, but there are a few that are especially good for attracting bees and other pollinators:  Honeysuckle. Bee Balm. Lantana. Don’t use too much honey, and don’t use it in globs big enough to catch the bee. Just spread a little bit around the jar so that the bee will be even more attracted to it. If you are especially worried about hurting the bee, the best way to avoid that will be to put the honey underneath the flowers, so the bee will land on the flowers rather than the honey. You’ve got to stay diligent and watch to see when the bee flies into your trap. Once the bee has flown in, quickly put your top on the jar. Make sure that the top of the jar is securely on. You don’t want to get stung after all of this! Take your jar outside. Wait a couple minutes for the bee to settle down. Watch specifically for when the bee is investigating the flowers in the jar and not flying. At that moment, remove the top and retreat to a safe distance. Then wait for the bee to fly away!  Once the bee is gone, close and remove the jar. You don’t want the bee or its friends coming back for more! Don’t run away. You might trip and hurt yourself. Just slowly walk away until you are a safe distance. Watch for where the bee went. This might give you a clue as to whether there is a beehive nearby.
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One-sentence summary -- Dress appropriately. Get a large jar with a tapered neck. Gather some small flowers to put inside the jar. Spread some honey around the jar. Watch for the bee and trap it at the right moment. Release the bee.


If your love is really for life, you will need to maintain it so that the passion does not fade. Even when you are married with children, find time to be alone with each other. Go on interesting dates. Try new activities together. These will increase bonding throughout your life. Lack of communication is a major source of tension in relationships.  Disagreements and arguments are a part of every relationship, but communicating with your partner when you are unhappy can smooth over the bumpy aspects of your love. Don’t bottle up your feelings inside. Be honest with your partner, and be accepting when they are honest with you. Just because you are together forever does not mean that you have become the same person. Boundaries are an important way to keep a healthy space for yourself while forming a framework that encourages communication and support. You can maintain your own social life and hobbies, and you don’t have to share your passwords or social media accounts with your significant other. Just as your significant other should respect your boundaries, remember to respect theirs. If they have a passion or hobby that you don’t share, let them pursue it. If you are making major decisions together, make sure that both voices are being heard in the relationship. There should be an equal power dynamic between both partners, and this means that sometimes you will have to compromise or even concede to the other partner. At the same time, your partner should be doing the same for you. Identify your needs and take care of them. Practicing healthy habits in other aspects of your life can promote a healthy relationship. Exercise, eat healthy foods, meditate, get plenty of sleep, socialize, and work towards success in your job. By taking care of yourself, you can better take care of others.
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One-sentence summary -- Continue going on fun dates. Communicate with your partner. Maintain boundaries. Compromise and negotiate. Take care of yourself.


Bringing your question up on a whim might not give you enough time to talk. Invite your parents to have a formal conversation. Your parents will see how serious this is for you, as well as how much you value their decision. If they say now isn't an ideal time, set up a scheduled conversation with them later on. You could say, for example, "Hey, Mom and Dad. I have a question for both of you. If you're not busy, can we talk tonight at around seven?" Look through your notes and pick one of your strongest talking points. Tell them how much you loved your first piercing and how you've thought about getting a second. Let them know how much your respect their authority, and ask them what their opinion is. A sample conversation could look like: "Mom and Dad, remember how I got my ears pierced last December? Well, I want to get my upper ear pierced, too. I think upper ear piercings look really stylish and are low-maintenance to take care of. The last thing I want to do is get pierced without your permission. What do you think?" Your parents, especially if they dislike piercings, might have a perspective opposite of your own. Don't launch into a yelling match. Instead, listen to them. Let them know what points of theirs you agree with, and show them that you understand their point. Bring up your own points in response with a level and empathetic head. If they say tongue piercings get infected easily, for example, you could say, "Thanks for thinking of my safety. I know that tongue piercings are harder to take care of, but I've taken care of my earrings for two years with no infection. Plus, I looked up proper tongue ring care for the first six months." Even after explaining your points, your parents still might feel wary about multiple piercings. Maybe they feel like piercings are expensive, or maybe they don't agree with where you want a piercing. Try to meet them in the middle and find a resolution that works for both sides.  If they're worried about the money, for example, offer to do chores around the house or babysit for the neighbors. Remember to keep your end of the bargain. If you forget, your parents may judge you as irresponsible. Even if you don't agree with your parents' decision, don't raise your voice or insult them. In most cases, your parents have your best interest in mind. If the conversation gets to heated, ask your parents if you can resume talking about it at another time. When you and your parents are upset, neither side is going to listen. Actions are just as important as words. Avoid rolling your eyes, scowling, or shaking your head at your parents.
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Ask your parents to talk, when the time is right. Explain to your parents what you want and why. Validate their argument. Make a compromise, if your parents are hesitant. Stay calm and respectful.