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While rings are symbolic as a sign of unity, they are also bedecked in traditions that may or may not be applicable to you. Not everyone appreciates the symbolism of rings, nor even using symbolism as part of their wedding ceremony. If you are not a traditionalist, if you have thought carefully about the purpose and intent behind your marriage, rings may not not feature highly as an outward display of your commitment. Bear in mind:  Rings don't make the commitment, you do. There is nothing to say you have to have rings. Rings can be annoying to some people, who will accept them as part of the ceremony but then rarely wear them again. This can be the case with people who don't much like jewelry, who do a lot of sport or outdoor activities or who don't like the look of wedding rings. In some cases, it concerns modesty, about not wearing jewelry for faith or environmental reasons. Whatever reason, there is no point getting something that will never be appreciated afterward. Temporary rings might work for some couples. For example, a ring woven from flax or other plant material could be used during the wedding as a token gesture that does not need to be worn after the wedding. This might be nice if the plant has some meaning (cultural or personal), if you're both nature lovers or if you simply love plants! It wouldn't be fair to the other partner if he or she does want a ring but you insist on no rings because you don't want one. It is acceptable for one partner to have a ring while the other partner does not. After all, in many Western weddings, rings for the man are a recent addition. If one of you does want a ring and the other does not, you can still incorporate this as part of the marriage ceremony. In some cases, brides prefer a charm bracelet, to which charms are added as important life events occur as a couple, such as births, major transitions and promotions. This might be a suitable alternative where one person in the couple wishes to have something to show outwardly that isn't a ring. In some cases, it may seem like wearing a ring turns into publicly displaying a binding object. If your reason for not wearing a ring has anything to do with being afraid of commitment or feeling as if you're going to look like someone you don't feel you are, perhaps you have commitment issues that go to the heart of the marriage. If so, ask yourself:  Are you ready for marriage and the long-term commitment it entails? Be honest with yourself! Is the ring a tangible sign of deeper concerns? If so, consider talking all of your concerns through with your partner and/or someone you trust to divulge such confidences with. Be sure about getting married. You need to push past your commitment issues before making a commitment.

summary: Be resolute in your decision. Be sure both of you feel the same way. Face any commitment issues you may fear.


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It is best to apologize as the fight is happening, though apologize as soon as you can. Rather than lashing back, take responsibility for your behavior and apologize. If you did something wrong, apologize for what you did. If you are not in the wrong, you can still apologize to cool down the situation.  You will feel much better after you apologize. If you want to stop fighting with your brother or sister, remember that your goal is not to win an argument, but rather to get along. Say something like, “Hey Matt, I don’t want to fight. I’m sorry I was bored and started bothering you” or “I apologize for anything I’ve done.” Identify what is upsetting you, and tell your sibling how you feel. Start your sentence with "I feel," and mention your thoughts and feelings involving the fight. "I" statements help you prevent future arguments by openly discussing your feelings.  Say something like, “Courtney, I feel really hurt that you are fought with me about borrowing your shirt. I asked for it before I took it.” You can also say, “I feel angry when you to make fun of me, even after I ask you to stop." Think back on your last few arguments with your brother or sister. Are these fights similar at all? Can you think of any common themes or feelings? Looking at how you handled something before may give you an idea about why you are fighting now.  Consider the last time you and your brother fought over the TV remote. Why does this keep happening? Because you don't agree on what to watch, or because you want to be the one to choose? Maybe you continue to fight with your siblings because neither of you thinks you are wrong when if you realized you were the one who started the argument first, you could stop the fight from happening. Talk about ways you can prevent this from happening again, like telling a joke or maybe leaving each other alone. Find what works for the both of you and commit to trying these solutions. Maybe you are upset with your brother because he teases you and calls you names, so every time you talk, you are defensive. Agree together that he will stop calling you names, and let go of the expectation that he will be mean to you. Then, you can both have fun together at the park If you and your sibling continue to fight, or if you can’t reach a conclusion, it is time to get Mom or Dad involved. They can offer a voice of reason and help you talk about the problem. Ask them for help, and they can offer ways to solve your fighting. Say something like, “Dad, Ashley won’t stop changing the channel when I am watching cartoons. I have asked her to stop nicely but she won’t. Can you help?”

summary: Apologize to your sibling. Use "I" statements to talk about your feelings. Think back to past fights and look for repeating behavior patterns. Reach a solution together in case the fight happens again. Ask your parents for help if you need to.


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If you get two balls in the same cup the other team must remove that cup and any three other cups of your choice. If you get three balls in the same cup game over and the other team must chug all remaining drinks on the table.  For each ball that went in during rebuttals they get that ball back to try again. If team hits all remaining cups then the game goes to an overtime of six cup one beer.
summary: You begin with ten cups and two Natural Lights on each side of the beer pong table. Have three beer pong balls, two whites and a multi-colored money ball. Shoot at opposite teams cups and try to hit. If you hit a cup they must drink what is in the cup before they shoot. If you hit three balls but in different cups you are allowed the balls back. The team that has lost regulation gets three balls to hit the remaining cups opposite their side of the table. Winning team stays on the beer pong table and begins the game with two of the three balls. Rapid fire is allowed.