Article: In order to bring your new cat home you will need to get a cat carrier. Your can get a soft-sided or hard-sided carrier but just make sure that it is big enough for your cat. In order to get the right size, just make sure the cat is able to stand up and turn around in its carrier.  It is also important to make sure that the carrier you choose closes easily and can be latched securely. If you get your cat from a pet store or an animal shelter you may be able to purchase a carrier when you get the cat. It is important for you to put a collar and tags on your cat as soon as you get it. This will assure that if your cat gets lost anyone that finds it will be able to return it to you.  Make sure the collar is the right size for your cat. It should be snug but not so tight that is restricts the cat's breathing or swallowing. Select a collar that has a quick-release catch, an important safety feature. If your cat is ever caught by the collar, this important release allows the cat to safely escape without harm. Avoid collars with elastic portions, which may be stretchy enough for a cat to get its leg through and become trapped. The information on your cat's tags should include your name, address, and a telephone number. In order to make your new cat feel at home, give it a soft and welcoming spot of its own. The cat bed you buy could be very simple or it could be relatively fancy, such as a heated cat bed that plugs into an outlet. Of course, you cannot guarantee that the cat will love the bed that you buy for it right away. In many cases, it will choose a pillow or an area on the carpet over the bed you chose for it. Don't be dismayed. You may just need to lure the cat towards the bed with a few toys, some cat nip, or by placing the bed in a warm and sunny spot. Even if you plan to allow your cat outside part of the time, you will still need to provide a litter box and litter for it. Find a place to put the litter box where the cat will have easy access to it.  Just as with the cat's food, it's best to begin by using the same litter that the cat has already been using. This will reduce the risk of the cat choosing somewhere other than the litter box to go to the bathroom. Choose the largest litter tray you have space for, and ask the cat rescue or previous owner whether the cat is accustomed to an open or covered box. If your cat is reluctant to use its litter box it could be due to the type of box or the type of litter. Make sure that the cat can get in and out of the litter box easily. You can also try using a different type of litter. Your cat will need to have both a bowl for food and a bowl for water. These containers should be made of stainless steel, ceramic, or glass. These materials are the easiest to clean.  There is no need to get special bowls made for pets. Instead, you can use bowls that you already own. However, know that pet bowls are usually heavier and weighted to the bottom, so that they are less easily tipped over. Cats prefer a water bowl that is spaced away from a food bowl. Avoid tandem bowls that have food in one half and water in the other. These can cause both the water and food to become soiled by one another. Giving your cat entertainment is an important part of caring for your cat. Give your new cat a variety of toys and scratching posts or pads so that its brain is stimulated throughout the day.  With a new cat it may take a few tries to find a type of toy that the cat likes. Bring home a variety of types of toys so that you can figure out what your new pet enjoys. There is no need to spend a fortune on lots of fancy cat toys. Instead, in addition to traditional toys like cloth mice and bell balls, provide the cat with simple toys like ping-pong balls, cardboard boxes, and balled up pieces of paper. Your cat may just like the cheap toys best.  Offer your kitten or new cat a place to hide. A cardboard box is ideal. A hiding spot allows the cat to feel secure while getting used to its new surroundings. It's a good idea to put a scratching post in every room the cat hangs out in so that it doesn't scratch your furniture instead.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Buy a cat carrier. Purchase a collar and tags. Get the cat a bed. Buy a litter box and litter. Get food and water containers. Purchase toys and a scratching post.

Problem: Article: Try to schedule a time and make sure you both have set aside an hour or two to deeply discuss the topic. Undoubtedly, you will need plenty of time to discuss the nuances of the relationship and whether or not it is something you and your partner want to pursue.  Try to get rid of any distractions, like cell phones, or computers before starting the conversation. Make sure your partner understands that the time to talk should be fairly serious. You don't want your partner to be surprised. Try to gauge their opinion before progressing any further. If he/she reacts very poorly, do not try to continue pushing the topic. It is better to cease discussion of it immediately.  Make sure to express that there is nothing wrong with your current relationship but you want to try adding another dimension. Pay close attention to your partner's body language as it may convey emotions which words may not. Be honest and open as to your motives to express that you are not trying to devalue your partner's role in the relationship.  Explain clearly that this type of relationship is giving and not selfish. It's one that is not codependent. Be sure to express that the open relationship can be on a trial period. It is okay to stop it at any time if either partner feels uncomfortable with the situation.
Summary: Find the right time to discuss the topic. Bring up the topic of an open relationship and ask what your partner thinks about it. If your partner seems to react positively, introduce what an open relationship is and why you want it for the relationship.

Although your behavior is certainly a big part of who you are, it isn't everything and doesn't point to everything you're capable of doing. Think about great artists, athletes, musicians, and business people who started out small and may have been rejected at first. Your sense of self doesn't need to depend entirely on your current or past behavior. Instead of taking criticism as a personal attack on your worth as a person, think of it as localized to the particular action being discussed. If you're being criticized for writing a bad essay, consider the fact that with practice you could write a better essay. Accept the criticism without over-generalizing. Be generous about the other person's intent. They may actually want to offer constructive criticism and help you do a better job in the future. After hearing them out, you can assess whether their intentions are good or if they're simply attacking you. If it's an attack, you can simply disregard what they're saying.  Avoid taking "good" criticism personally. Receiving constructive criticism is actually an important part of learning how to improve your abilities. For example, if you are taking an English class and the teacher points our an error in your writing, thank her for her input, which will help you become a better writer. Research shows that the ability to be vulnerable is tied to being successful and happy. Being willing to listen to criticism is an important form of vulnerability. If the criticism is targeted toward a specific behavior and you do see room for improvement, be thankful for the attention brought to your performance, so that you can correct the mistake. Criticism can actually contain gifts that lead to a better version of yourself, even if the person's intentions aren't kind. Be patient with yourself. Self-improvement can be a powerful force in your life, but self-compassion is an essential component to positive growth. Practice makes perfect, so consider this experience an opportunity to hone your criticism-handling skills. Thank the person for giving you an occasion to practice the behaviors listed in this guide. Only thank the person if it's genuine! Sarcasm may feel satisfying in the moment, but it's a hostile mode of communication that's frequently perceived as negative and can create additional friction between you.
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Separate yourself from the criticism. Hear the person out. Do better next time. Use the experience to grow.