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If you feel your resolve wavering, remember that no good will come out of staying in an unhealthy relationship. You'll only feel trapped and resentful if you stay. Someone who tries to manipulate you by threatening self-harm will eventually find other ways to manipulate you, too. Your boyfriend or girlfriend is putting you in a terrible emotional position by threatening suicide if you break up, but that doesn't make their actions your fault. Remind yourself that they are their own person. You can't control them or make decisions for them. If you are struggling with guilt after the breakup, it may be helpful to talk to a  counselor. After you end the relationship, move on and don't look back. Avoid getting back together with your ex, even if you miss them. Both of you need time and space to grieve the loss of the relationship, and dragging the breakup process out will only make healing more difficult for both of you.  You should remove them from your social media profiles. Ask mutual friends not to talk to you about your ex. If you need to communicate with your ex, choose one way that they can reach you, such as by text or by email. You do not have to go through this breakup alone. Reach out to friends and family members for help and support. Ask them if they are willing to talk with you when you are feeling down. If you have second thoughts, they can convince you that breaking up is for the best.

summary: Remind yourself why the breakup is necessary. Avoid holding yourself responsible for whatever the person does. Make the breakup final. Rely on your friends and family for support.


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Let your guard down, and share something about yourself that is real. Showing that you are willing to be vulnerable is a great way to bond with someone. With luck, they will reciprocate by sharing something personal with you. This will help deepen your friendship.  When you take a risk and trust someone, they will often surprise you. Not everyone will respond the way you want. Some people just won't get you, which can be very disappointing. But this is the way you find out whether an acquaintance has the makings of a true friend. It's not necessary to fake being happy all the time, but when you don't know someone very well you should try to keep things light and positive. Try to see the humor in every situation and your would-be friend may enjoy being around you more.  If you like to make people laugh, don't be afraid to make jokes. A sense of humor is an attractive quality! Just be sure you're not making jokes about other people, which always comes across as meaner than you intended it to be. Point out things you both genuinely like – the other person may not realize that you have so much in common. It's okay to open with something like, “I heard you like 90s music...so do I. What's your favorite band?” Don't pretend to like certain things just because your acquaintance does. This always comes across as fake, and it's a big turnoff to most people. The best way to deepen any relationship is to create memories together. Be inventive, and come up with a way to spend more quality time with your soon-to-be friend. As long as the activity is something you are genuinely interested in, this will be perfectly natural.  If your new friend belongs to a book club, chess club, or theater group, see if you can join. If he or she participates in charity work, volunteer your time and help out. Your acquaintance may invite you to do something, but you will also have to take the initiative to invite him or her to do some things as well. Consider your acquaintance's likes and dislikes to find something that he or she would really enjoy.   If one of your acquaintance's favorite bands is coming to town, buy tickets and invite him or her to go with you. He or she will probably be thrilled. If he or she can't go for some reason, you can always find someone else to take the other ticket.  If you invite the person to go see a movie, have a specific movie in mind that you think the person might like to see based on his or her interests. This shows you've been paying attention to what the person likes.  Watch for other possible opportunities to spend time with the person. Pay attention to upcoming events, especially things your acquaintance has expressed interest in. See if he or she wants to go with you to a game, a gallery opening, a flea market, or a big sale. Is there something that you and this person would both like to learn more about? Taking a class together is a great way to bond with your acquaintance and become friends. Try checking local event listings or your local community college to get some ideas about what classes are available. For example, you and your acquaintance might enjoy learning a new style of dance, taking a pottery class, or learning to play the ukulele. If there is something that you and an acquaintance enjoy doing together – like seeing a movie, or going bowling – try to get into the habit of getting together on a regular basis. Go bowling on the first Saturday of the month, or see a new movie every weekend. People love rituals, and the predictability factor may make you feel that you are closer friends. One of the most unattractive qualities in a person is being stingy with your time, money, or emotions. Offer to help an acquaintance if you know he or she needs something – don't wait and force the other person to ask for help. Think about the people around you, and try to find ways to make their lives a little better. Small, sweet gestures often take people by surprise, and are always well received.  If you are heading to the vending machines, ask the people you are with if you can get them anything. If you see that an acquaintance is struggling in a class that you take together, see if he or she would like to study with you sometime. Don't act like you're smarter than this person are; just say that you could use a study-buddy.

summary: Open up. Show your positive attitude and sense of humor. Mention common interests. Look for opportunities to spend more time with an acquaintance. Invite an acquaintance to an event. Take a class together. Establish a ritual. Be generous.


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Once the oil is successfully transferred into the new jar, seal the jar using a lid with an intact rubber seal. Store the oil in a cool, dry place such as your pantry or the fridge. You may also transfer the strained oil to a decorative bottle if you prefer. Simply make sure the bottle is sterilized in the same manner as the jars. Extend the shelf life of your oil by keeping it in the fridge. Depending upon the type of carrier oil used, you could get up to double the shelf life from your cinnamon oil through refrigeration.  Olive oil lasts for up to three years on its own, and thus does not need to be refrigerated. If you used coconut oil as a carrier oil, keep in mind that it solidifies at cooler temperatures. Expose it to light heat to re-liquify. Cinnamon oil may be used in cooking, topically, or around your house. Some research suggests that five grams of cinnamon a day may be helpful for Type 2 Diabetes, while some naturopaths have used it as a treatment for everything from cystic ovaries to household insect infestation.  Try substituting small amounts of your cinnamon oil in baking to get not only its health benefits but its rich flavor. For example, if a recipe calls for half a cup of oil, try a quarter cup of your normal cooking oil and a quarter cup of the cinnamon oil. Try using cinnamon oil topically as a muscle relaxer after a workout or when you are a little sore.  Use cinnamon oil in stir-fry or as part of a marinade or dressing to impart a unique flavor.
summary: Seal and store the oil. Refrigerate the oil. Use your oil.