Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Figure out when and why thoughts of her exes occur. Identify themes in your thoughts or conversations. Figure out what you are feeling. Evaluate the effect on your relationship.

Answer: Ask yourself why you are thinking about your girlfriend's past relationships. Identify whether you are thinking about them due to her behavior or your own. Is your girlfriend constantly bringing up her exes in conversation? Or perhaps you are creating this problem for yourself, by comparing yourself to the ex in your mind? To help you figure it out, try writing a list of what comes up. Next to each item on the list, write what was happening right before, what you did as a result, and what you could do differently. In the past when you have talked about her old relationships or been overwhelmed with thoughts about them, see if you can pick out any patters or themes. Identifying any themes or patterns may help you determine why it is bothering you, or why it keeps coming up in conversation. When her past relationships come up, what are the usual topics?  Is it more often focused on her sexual experiences with her exes? Perhaps there is something in your intimate relationship that you or she would like to work on or change. Does it have to do more with how she felt or feels about her exes? Maybe you are feeling insecure about your relationship, or she is feeling disconnected from you and is craving closeness. It is about how her family felt about a past relationship? Possibly you do not feel comfortable around her family, or she is experiencing some anxiety about introducing you to them. When you are thinking about your girlfriend's past relationships, how are you feeling? The emotions you experience may help guide you to what the real issue is. Here are some examples of how identifying what you are feeling can lead you to a deeper issue.  Do you find you are comparing yourself to her exes? You might be feeling inadequate of down about yourself. Consider your self-esteem and whether it could use a boost! Are you worried that your girlfriend will "go back" to her ex? You might be feeling anxious. Consider the trust between you both and see if you could address any issues. Do you get upset or angry when you hear about their relationship or things they have done together? You might be feeling jealous. Consider how secure you feel in your relationship and maybe talk about any insecurities you are feeling. Try and evaluate what these constant thoughts or conversations are doing to your relationship. It distresses you enough that you are looking for ways to solve the problem. Chances are, even if you have not talked about it yet, she knows there is something bothering you. Consider how you might be making yourself and your girlfriend feel.   Is it setting her up to feel guilty? Remember the past is the past and she can't do anything to change what has already happened. Neither can you. Is is leading to fights or hostility between the two of you? Feelings of anger and resentment could be resulting from the thoughts and the complications it is causing in your relationship. Are you both happy in your current relationship? What are you both doing to try to help?


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Turn it over. Try the vacuum. Use a pipe cleaner to get down into the slots.

Answer: One simple way to start removing some of the crumbs or debris that may have built up in your knife block is to simply turn the whole thing over. Spend a minute or two shaking it over the trash to help remove crumbs. To help the process along, try using a blow dryer to dislodge crumbs. Attach the crevice tool to the hose, and use it to get down as far as you can into the knife block. That should suction out most of the debris. Stick it in there, using it to get far into the corners. You may need to twist or swirl it around a bit to capture the grime. Clean your tool off from time to time so you are still removing dirt instead of adding it.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Melt the chocolate. Insert sticks into the cake balls. Dip the cake balls. Repeat with the rest.

Answer: You can either use a microwave-safe bowl or create a double boiler. Stir the chocolate to make sure everything is melted evenly. Prick them in the center, just enough to pick them up from the parchment paper and hold.  If you're wanting to present the cake balls on a stick, it's recommended to use lollipop sticks, which can be found in specialty baking aisles. Dip about 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) of the stick into the melted chocolate prior to inserting them into the cake balls. If you're wanting to present the cake balls in decorative individual wrappers, poke them with toothpicks. While holding the lollipop stick or toothpick, submerge the cake ball into the melted chocolate. When lifting it back up, gently lift them in a swirling motion or give them a gentle shake. If you are using toothpicks, remove them from the balls. Add a very small amount of extra melted chocolate to cover the holes. You can use the back of a spoon to evenly spread out any extra coating as well. Place the chocolate covered cake ball in the same place on the waxed paper. Pick up the next one and repeat the dipping until everything is covered.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Use a clean, soft cloth always. Protect your lens cloth from the elements. Wash your lens cleaning cloth. Clean your lenses regularly. Keep your glasses in a case when you're not wearing them.

Answer:
The microfiber cloth that may have come with your glasses is ideal for cleaning your lenses, but even this can become dirty over time. Using a cloth that has dust on it will cause your lenses to develop small pits and scratches over time, creating cloudiness. To avoid this, only clean your glasses with a clean, soft cloth. The more dust and grime that is on your lens cleaning cloth, the more damage you will do to your lenses over time. Every time you dry, wipe, or polish your lenses, you will be scraping these particles against your glasses. To keep your lens cloth cleanest, you may want to hold it in a glasses case that you carry with you throughout the day. You might also put this cloth in a plastic baggie or other container and tuck it away in a backpack or satchel. Depending on the cloth your are using, cleaning procedure can vary. A soft cotton piece of fabric can be washed normally, but you should follow the directions that came with your cloth. For cleaning a microfiber cloth, you should:  Separate it with like-fabric items. Add a small amount of liquid detergent to your washing machine. Do not use fabric softener — this remains on the cloth and can leave streaks when using it on lenses. Set your washing machine to cold. Insert your microfiber cloth and like-cloth items into the wash. Air dry or use a dryer on a low/no-heat setting. Over the course of a day your glasses will normally collect dust, dirt, and oil from your face and hands. By cleaning your lenses regularly with glass cleaner or warm water and a drop of dish soap, you can cut down on the overall daily cloudiness you may experience. This will keep dust from settling on the glasses and protect them from harm if they are knocked over. Instead of placing your glasses on your bedside table at night, for instance, place them in their case and then put that on your bedside table. This will also protect your glasses from getting broken or damaged if you knock them over when not in use.