Write an article based on this "Have a deep and honest conversation with them. Talk to a mutual friend. Dance and do other intimate acts together."
article: Speak your feelings to the person without being scared of judgment or what they will say in response. Getting your feelings off your chest will make you feel happier and more fulfilled. Tell them that you'd be receptive to dating. Listen to them and ask how they feel about you.  You can say something like, "I noticed that you might like me in a deeper way because of the way you act around me. I like you like that too, and would be open to dating." You can say something like, "We started off as friends, but the more we hang out, the more I'm developing feelings for you and would like to take you out on dates. Would you be open to that?" Speak to a mutual friend and try to get a confirmation that the person likes you. Explain that you are open to dating them, but aren't sure if they feel the same way. If it's a good mutual friend, they will tell you the truth. Once you confirm that they like you, ask your mutual friend if they would talk to the person you have your eye on. You can say something like, "I really like Greg but I'm not sure if he likes me the same way back. Do you have any idea?" Try to do activities where you touch each other or are close to one another. If the person feels comfortable, you may not even have to ask them out directly. Try to gauge how they feel, and match their energy. If they seem embarrassed or uncomfortable, back off, and stop doing it.  It is important to gauge your own level of comfort with these things first. If you don't feel ready to do something, you don't need to do it. Acts of non-sexual intimacy including hugging, holding hands, dancing, or even making something together.

Write an article based on this "Cut a shield-shaped outline from a piece of construction paper. Use enlarged comma shapes for the eyes. Use a jellybean shape for the mouth. Glue a popsicle stick to the mask."
article: These instructions show you how to make a mask resembling the "comedy" and "tragedy"  masks that are often used to symbolize the concept of drama. Though the expression on each of these masks is different, the overall shape of both masks is the same - roughly the shape of a rounded shield or crest. Cut this shape from your piece of construction paper. You'll want to use most of your paper so that your mask is big enough to cover your face. Both the comedy and tragedy masks use the same basic shape for the eyes - a rounded comma or half-crescent shape with one thick end and one tapering end. However, based on whether you're making the comedy or tragedy mask, the placement of these shapes changes. For the comedy mask, cut the comma shapes into the mask so that the thick ends face outward. This imitates the merry, rising cheeks of a laughing face.For the  tragedy mask, cut the comma shapes so that the thick ends face inward to imitate the furrowed brow of a sad or dismayed face. In either case, cut out the eyes by gently folding the mask so that you're able to cut spaces in the center of the mask without cutting in from the side. As with the eyes, the basic shape of the mouth in both the comedy and tragedy masks is the same, but the orientation of the shape changes. For the comedy mask, draw a smile by cutting an upward-curving jellybean shape. For the tragedy mask, flip this jellybean shape upside down to create a frown.  Again, in either case, fold the paper and make a small cut in the middle of your shape to allow yourself to cut out the mouth without having to cut in from the side of the mask. Often, tragedy and comedy masks are represented as being attached to sticks that a performer can use to hold them in front of his or her face. You can recreate this with a popsicle stick - simply glue a popsicle stick to the bottom or the side of your mask to give yourself a handle with which to hold your mask. If you don't have any popsicles in your freezer, you can buy some for cheap at a crafts store or simply use a wooden dowel or a piece of disposable silverware in a pinch.

Write an article based on this "Pause before making decisions. Express your feelings and needs clearly. Learn to say “no. Learn the art of compromise. Recognize the signs of emotional manipulation."
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If you’re overloaded by your own or someone else’s emotional experience, it’s best to delay any decision- making. Take a moment to reorient yourself before acting. When you’re caught up in an emotional reaction, it’s easy to say things you later regret or act impulsively. Ask for a break. Go outside and get some fresh air. Get a drink of water. Return when you’ve gotten your emotions back in check. You may often find yourself annoyed because others don't seem to respect your feelings, but you may not have conveyed them clearly. When you learn to clearly say what you are thinking, feeling, or wanting in a certain situation, you can avoid misunderstandings.  A great route to effectively stating your feelings is with "I" statements. This helps you convey your own experience without making the other person upset or defensive. You might say, "I feel ignored. I really need you to listen to me right now. I need your support." This is far better than, "You are a terrible listener." or "You are always ignoring me!" ” It can be hard to balance your feelings with others’ if you say "yes" to requests that don’t benefit you. You need to know when to say “no” and have the courage and discipline to do it. This simple strategy is a hallmark in emotional self-regulation.  For example, your mom suggests you drive down for the weekend to attend the family picnic. But, you have a major essay to finish for a college course. It’s completely normal to feel guilt, but that guilt (or your mom’s shaming you) shouldn’t force you to give in. The smartest response would be to say, “I’m sorry, Mom. I’d like to come, but I haven’t gotten started on my paper due on Tuesday. I can’t.” It’s also ok to just say “No.” You don’t always have to offer an excuse or an explanation. In some cases, the other person will take an explanation as an invitation to try to talk you out of your decision. One of the most important ways you can meet your own needs and others' is through compromise. This allows your own thoughts and feelings to be considered while also honoring those of others'. Compromise involves weighing the importance of a situation and coming to a mutual agreement.  You can weigh the importance of a situation by asking yourself how significant it is in the scheme of things. Will you care about this in a week, a month, or a year? If not, you might honor the other person's feelings or needs and set yours aside for the time being. If you both care equally about the issue at hand, you'll have to find common ground. For instance, you and your friend both want to see a movie, but can't agree on a choice. You might ask a third party to select one or you might decide to watch whichever one starts next when you arrive at the theater. If you consistently feel guilty, bullied, or manipulated when you interact with a person, consider whether they may be emotionally manipulating you. If so, you should try to limit your interactions with that person. A person may be manipulating you if they: Frequently lie or make excuses. Blame you for their own poor behavior or mistreatment of you. “Jokingly” insult or criticize you. Exploit your weaknesses to make you feel guilty, sad, or angry.