Article: Holding hands, putting your arm around your partner while walking, or even just sitting beside one another are all ways to show affection without being overly physical. Affection doesn’t necessarily have to be sexual in nature. Simple displays of affection and making sure to touch one another often are great ways to bring you closer. Try watching a movie together while cuddling on the couch. Even simply cuddling and being physically close to each other can make you feel closer on an emotional level. If you’re parents, or work often, you might find that your time and energy for intimacy are often limited. It’s not a bad thing to set aside time to be physically intimate with one another. However, it’s still important to be spontaneous and passionate now and then just to keep things interesting! If you don’t want to “schedule” your intimacy, just focus on making it a priority that you both can keep. While physical intimacy is important, it’s important to talk things out with your partner and respect their needs and desires. For example, before you push more frequent physical intimacy on them, have a discussion about it. Ask them if they think you both could benefit from being physically closer. Ask them how they think you should go about being more affectionate with one another, and what they’d be comfortable with. Not only will you be respecting them and their boundaries, you’ll also be having meaningful discussions about your relationship. It’s important to respect your partner’s feelings, as well. If they happen to be dealing with something in their lives and are having a hard time, for example, it might not be the best time to bring up physical intimacy. Reassure them that you are there for them, regardless of your physical relationship. If you are having trouble with physical intimacy that you can’t seem to get past on your own, it might be a good idea to talk to a therapist who specializes in helping couples overcome these kinds of struggles. Problems with sexual intimacy often stem from emotional issues you’re facing in your relationship—such as feeling too distant from one another. A sex therapist would be able to help you address these issues and work them out. Things won’t heal or strengthen themselves overnight. Even if you start working on your relationship and taking the steps towards growing closer, it will still take time and effort to really see the result you want. Taking it slow in relationships, no matter how long you’ve been together, can help strengthen them in the long run. Don’t push or force the issue, especially when it comes to physical intimacy. Be patient and be prepared to put in the time and effort until both of you are comfortable.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Be affectionate. Make time for intimacy. Respect your partner. Seek the help of a sex therapist. Give it time.
Article: Your air fryer requires a two to three minute preheating period. This allows the machine time to achieve the temperature necessary to begin cooking your bacon. For most models, simply set the air fryer to the desired temperature and wait  at least two minutes before adding your bacon to the air fryer’s cooking basket. Operate your air fryer only on level, heat-resistant surfaces. Further, ensure that there is at least a hand’s length worth of open space behind the air fryer’s exhaust. You’ll need to apply a thin coat of oil directly to the bacon you place in the air fryer’s cooking basket. The best way to do so is by using a spray bottle filled with your favored cooking oil. Spray the bottom of the cooking basket as well, to reduce sticking, and spray. For crispy bacon, spray on only a single thin layer of oil.  Opt for a hand-pumped plastic spray bottle and fill it with liquid oil, such as olive oil. While you can buy spray-able oil, the aerosol can break down some of the non-stick surfaces you use in your kitchen (including the one on your air fryer basket). Avoid overcrowding the air fryer’s cooking basket by limiting the amount you put in. Since basket sizes differ, there is no standard amount that is ideal.  The important thing is that air is allowed to circulate around the bacon and come into contact with almost all of the bacon’s surface.  As such, avoid piles of bacon that cause some pieces to be covered up. Proper air circulation shortens cooking time and ensures optimal cooking results, particularly in terms of crispiness. While the air fryer is cooking your bacon, pause it once to twice to remove the basket and shake it. This will adjust the bacon’s position in the basket, and help ensure that it is evenly cooked. To ensure that each piece if adequately adjusted during cooking, you can also use tongs to simply flip individual slices of bacon. Length of cook time and recommend cooking temperature will vary from model to model. As such, use the chart of other information source that came with your air fryer to determine the proper cook time and temperature. One of the benefits of an air fryer is that you can remove the cooking basket whenever you like to check on your food.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Preheat the air fryer before adding the bacon. Spray oil onto the bacon. Space the bacon out in the basket. Shake the basket during cooking. Follow the directions that came with your air fryer.
Article: If the dog cannot be deterred, you may have to defend yourself. Make sure you enact a strong defensive stance and prepare yourself to fight.  Keep one arm down and use it as a blocker against the dog. If the dog is going to bite you, it's best to receive the bite on your arm so you can still control the dog. Put your other arm behind your back. This will signal the dog to get down and behave. Mace/pepper spray will stop an attacking animal in its tracks, but you may not have tools like this on hand. If you have any liquids at all that can be sprayed or splashed at the dog, it might be worth trying.  Citronella spray is an effective animal deterrent. Mace/pepper spray can also be useful at repelling aggressive dogs. In a pinch, spraying water from a water bottle may stop a dog from attacking. Shoving something towards the dog will act as a shield. The dog will bite your object instead of biting you. Anything you have on hand can be used as a shield: a purse or backpack, a sweatshirt, or even a shoe. If you need to fight, make sure you stay on your feet. Getting pinned on the ground will make it much easier for the dog to hurt you. If you need to strike the dog, try to kick it instead of punching it, as your shoes will provide some protection to your feet.  If you fall or get knocked down, protect yourself. Cover your face, chest, throat, and neck.  Curl into a ball to protect your vital organs. Keep your hands in fists. If you have loose fingers sticking out the dog could latch onto them and do serious damage.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Enter a defensive stance. Use chemical repellent if you have it. Shove an object at the dog. Fight the dog.