Think about why your friend may be feeling jealous and about where your friend is emotionally. If they're in a bad place, they may be more prone to jealousy. Without realizing it, you may be talking too much about yourself and your own achievements and accidentally encouraging some of the jealousy. In that case, you can try to make small changes to how you talk to your friend. The main idea, though, is to understand where they're coming from so you can talk to them about the issue effectively.  Maybe your friend is going through a rough time. Have they had any recent setbacks? Difficulty at work or in romantic relationships can make someone more prone to jealousy. Reflect on how you could be contributing to their jealousy. While your friend may be happy things are going well for you, if they're in a rough spot they may find it harder to be openly encouraging. You may be bringing up yourself and your own achievements a little too much. Do your best and try to come from a place of compassion and understanding. Chances are that your friend may be harboring many insecurities about herself that are expressed through jealous behavior. There could be a lack of self-esteem, low self-confidence, and maybe an undertone of sadness. Maybe she never had the same opportunities in life that you or others had. Usually, people who are more comfortable with themselves have good self-esteem and do not exhibit jealous behavioral patterns. However, for people who are hiding insecurities, they are more likely to show jealous behaviors. After putting yourself in your friend's shoes, talk it out. Wait until a time when you're both free and let your friend know you want to talk. Say something like, "I feel like you've been acting really jealous lately. I want to work through that because I value your friendship."  Go into the situation with an open mind. While you may feel your friend is being unreasonably jealous, they may have complaints on their own end. Maybe, without realizing it, you've been insensitive to their situation. After sharing your feelings, give your friend time to express themselves. If you want to preserve your relationship, you should figure out a mutual solution. Tell your friend how they need to change and agree to change as well if you're contributing to the situation.  For example, you could agree to ask first before sharing good news. At certain times, you friend may not want to hear about your successes. Your friend can agree to let you know when they're feeling jealous so you do not go overboard talking about your own successes. If your friend continues to behave in a jealous fashion, it's okay to give the relationship a break. You can gradually taper off contact or confront the friend directly. Say something like, "I think, given your jealousy, we could both use some space in this relationship right now. I hope you understand." It hurts to lose a friend, but jealousy can be toxic. It's okay to distance yourself from it when necessary.

Summary: Put yourself in your friend's shoes. Realize your friend's insecurities. Talk it out. Find a solution together. Pull away if necessary.


Severe pain and panic is often the first response to the injury regardless of the age of the patient. Before any treatment can be done, it is important to calm the patient (even if that is you).  An injured child can be very unnerving so it is important you try to stay calm when you investigate the injury. If your child panics, be reassuring and try to give him a focal point, like your face or a favorite toy. Mineral oil contains petroleum and can help lubricate the area and release pressure. Mineral oil and petrolatum are also known to be effective in healing wounds.   Pour mineral oil over the penis and zipper. This lubricates the moving parts and often frees the skin without having to cut the zipper. Let it soak in for about 10-15 minutes. Before you move to dismantling the zipper, see if you can release the skin by pulling the skin and zipper to opposite directions with your hands.  Grasp the area of skin with one hand and the zipper with the other. Slowly and carefully pull the area of skin in the opposite direction as you pull the zipper. Caution: if bleeding or tearing occurs, stop and seek medical attention. To release the skin, dismantle the zipper from below. This technique can release the pressure between the zipper plates and will free the trapped skin.  Option 1: Cut the median bar (the small bridge between the anterior and posterior faceplates) at the front of the moveable zip head in half with wire cutters. This will cause the zipper to fall apart, freeing the skin relatively painlessly. Option 2: Use a small screwdriver and insert the thin blade between the outer and inner faceplates of the zip fastener. Use a twisting motion toward the median bar to widen the gap between faceplates and help disengage the skin. Option 3: If that doesn't work, use pliers to apply pressure to the zipper and then, cut the teeth of the closed zipper to release the skin. Once the zipper has been released the skin is going to be sensitive and sore. However, it's important to properly clean and treat the affected area and stop any bleeding.  Wash the area with water and mild soap if needed. If there is a bleeding wound present, use a clean washcloth to apply gentle but direct pressure to the wound until the bleeding stops. If the wound is bleeding a lot, you'll need to hold pressure for at least 15 minutes. If that does not stop the bleeding, seek medical attention. To keep the wound protected, apply petroleum jelly over the injured skin and then press a sterile gauze pad over the area. The pad will stick to the petroleum jelly. Open wounds can lead to infection if not taken care of. Keep a close eye on the area and look for signs of infection, including:  Expanding redness around the wound Yellow or greenish-colored pus or cloudy wound drainage Red streaking spreading from the wound Increased swelling, tenderness, or pain around the wound Fever If any of the above signs occur, seek medical consultation.

Summary: Calm yourself or your patient. Cover the area with mineral oil. Release the skin from the zipper. Dismantle the zipper. Care for the injured skin. Apply a generous layer of petroleum jelly and a sterile pad. Watch for signs of infection.


Starting from the corners on the sides of the violin, apply a small amount of hot glue into the channel and guide the purfling into the shape. Press the purfling into the channel so it has firm contact with the glue and dries in place. If you need to, use a small hammer to tap the purfling into the channel. You do not need to clamp the purfling in place since hot glue sets quickly. Don’t apply hot glue directly on the purfling since the glue could cause it to warp.

Summary: Glue purfling strips into the channel you just carved.


When you are stressed, the reasoning section of your brain is muted by the part of the brain that produces emotions. It is thus important to make every effort to reason through everyday inconveniences and problems. Try to approach an everyday problem as a chance to strengthen the reasoning side of your brain. Stress is subjective, and with patience you can improve your ability to reason through small stresses. When your emotions are high because of a miscommunication, delay or other problem, try to approach the situation from a different angle to give yourself perspective. Changing up your thinking can calm the emotional centre of the brain.  For example, if you take time off work to meet the plumber and they don’t show up, instead of focusing on the inconvenience try to think of it as unexpected downtime that you can use to relax. If you encounter a setback in, or believe you have failed a project, try to think of the things you achieved, rather than those things that remain unfinished. While you probably can’t fix a traffic jam, other minor problems and stresses can be dealt with more easily and effectively. When you rip your favorite jeans, lose your keys, or might run late for an appointment, immediately ask yourself, “How can I solve this problem?” By focusing on finding an answer you will engage the reasoning side of your brain, which will help to dampen down the emotional side, and thus dissipate your stress.
Summary: Reason through the situation. Reframe the problem. Solve the problem.