Article: It is not normal to be afraid of your partner or his temper. If you are just beginning a relationship and you are afraid of your partner, you should take immediate steps to get out. The longer an abusive relationship goes on, the worse the abuse gets. The victim, despite the escalating abuse, usually finds it more difficult to leave. Do you feel guilty a lot of the time? Do you feel as though you are somehow failing your new partner, or you’re not good enough? Sometimes guilt is completely self-created, but abusers are great about manipulating their victims into feeling guilty. This is one of the tools that abusers use to keep victims in a relationship.  If your guilt is coming completely from within, you may want to seek therapy to address the underlying cause of the guilt. If you are being manipulated or talked into feeling guilty, your partner may be subtly controlling your thoughts and actions. Some victims of abuse will feel that they have to ask permission of their partner before they do anything. If you find yourself only doing what your partner wants to do or asking him if it’s okay for you to go do something, you may be turning into a victim. Note that asking for permission to do something is different from communicating about how you spend your time.  You can communicate and agree on what to do without losing control of your own actions. It can be easy to get swept up into a new relationship, but if you feel that you are losing touch with who you were before your relationship started, take a step back. You should be able to incorporate a new relationship into your life without losing touch with your friends and letting go of the things you enjoyed doing before you met your new partner.
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Notice whether you fear your partner. Consider whether you feel a lot of guilt. Evaluate whether you are spending time the way you want to. Hold on to your existing friends and hobbies.

Problem: Article: Make a list of all of your best qualities. Maybe you’re good at sticking up for your friends, or you really light up when you talk about something you care about, or you’re a good listener, or you make people laugh. There are many different ways to be attractive. If you’re having trouble thinking of positive things about yourself, ask your friends or family. You can tell your friend what you value most about them, and then ask them what they value about you. The key to feeling confident about yourself isn’t thinking that you’re great at absolutely everything. Instead, remind yourself about the things that you’re good at and accept what you’re not good at. Natural self-confidence and self-love are magnetic.  For example, say to yourself: “I know that I have a hard time in school, but nobody’s perfect. What I’m really good at is being a loyal friend, and that’s a wonderful thing.” Or: “I know that I have trouble with my temper, but I’m always honest and I work hard, and that’s really special.” If you struggle a lot with feelings of self worth, consider talking to a therapist. Every day, take a shower, wear deodorant, and put on clothes you like. You’ll look your best and feel your best if you put in attention to smelling clean and looking well-groomed. If you look like you take good care of yourself, you'll be much more attractive. You’ll look like much more of a catch if you go out and do the things you love. Working on your hobbies is not only personally fulfilling, but it makes you a much more interesting dating-prospect, and you’ll have things to talk about with your crush. Developing your own hobbies can remind you of your own self-worth and boost your confidence. Aim to exercise for about 30 minutes a day. Exercising boosts your physical and mental health, and can make you feel more confident in your body. It also gives you a bunch of endorphins that make you feel happy. There’s no need to be super buff to impress a girl, but working out a reasonable amount shows that you take care of yourself, and makes you look confident. When you’re completely star-struck with somebody, it’s easy to idolize them and think they’re perfect. But this girl is a human being, just like everybody else. Getting your crush off of a pedestal is part of respecting her. It means you don’t think of her as a fantasy, but as a real person with flaws, fears, and ungraceful moments.  Try to keep in mind that leagues don’t actually exist. They’re imaginary. Different people are attracted to different things! If you’re having trouble, get a more clear-eyed friend to help you.
Summary: Brainstorm your best qualities to remind yourself of your worth. Use positive self talk to embrace your talents and accept your flaws. Groom yourself well to boost your confidence. Devote time to your interests and hobbies. Get into a fitness routine to boost your confidence. Try to see her as an equal instead of putting her on a pedestal.

Choose a crate that lets your Cavalier lie on his side with his legs stretched out, or stand up without banging his head. You should avoid an overly large cage which may not feel cozy enough for your dog. A crate that's restricted in size stops your dog from soiling the space. Give him a comfortable bed and a bowl of water. Encourage your Cavalier to investigate the crate by sprinkling treats inside the bed.  The goal is to make a cozy place for your dog to go in order to feel safe and secure. Avoid using the crate as a punishment. Place a toy or two inside, so that he begins to associate the crate with interesting things. Stay home while training your dog to use his crate. Leave the crate door open and let him enter on his own. Once he's inside, feed him a meal. While he's eating, shut the door briefly and tell him how clever he is. Open the door before he begins whining and so he doesn't feel trapped. Over time, increase how long you keep the door shut. This will get him used to being in the crate.  Avoid opening the door when he is crying or he will think that crying gets him released. Leave the door open when he's not inside so that he can come and go if he needs a safe space. If you'd like to keep your Cavalier safe and out of the way at night, his crate should be comfortable and in a quiet place. Make sure the crate is out of the way of foot traffic so people's movements won't disturb him. Get him settled in his crate and leave the room while he's not crying. Remember that your dog will need to toilet overnight, especially if he's young. Set an alarm and let your dog out to toilet every 2 or 3 hours. Make sure your dog is completely comfortable with the crate before you start leaving him alone in it. Once your Cavalier is comfortable being left alone for 30 minutes at a time, you can begin gradually increasing the amount of time he's left alone. Never make a big deal when you leave or return and always let your dog out to toilet once you come back. Never crate your dog for more than 4 hours at a time (unless it's overnight). Younger dogs can only handle an hour or two while dogs that are 15 weeks or older can usually do 3 or 4 hours.
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Make the crate comfortable. Let your dog get used to the crate. Train your dog to use the crate at night. Use the crate when you're not home.