INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If your friend doesn't know that you have a romantic interest in them, tell them in a straightforward but non-threatening way. Explain that you are attracted to them and want to pursue a romantic relationship with them. Make it clear that you will understand if they don't feel the same way but that you wanted to be honest about your feelings either way.  For instance, say, "I have strong feelings for you and I want to be more than just a friend, but I will totally understand if you aren't interested in taking things to the next level." An unrequited crush can put tension on a friendship over time, so it is good to be honest regardless of the outcome. Moving from friendship to romance is a risk that may be challenging to take. Share any worries you have about losing your close relationship to see if they feel the same way. Ask if there are any other concerns about the situation that they have to get a clear understanding of what obstacles may be facing you both. For example, say something like, "You're my best friend and I'm not sure if my romantic feelings for you are worth losing you entirely." Communicate your romantic wants and needs clearly to your partner from the start. Avoid the assumption that they will intuitively know how what will be okay with you and make you happy. Be sure to outline any behaviour that you consider unacceptable from a romantic partner so they know how you want to be treated. For instance, say something like, "I believe in monogamy and I can't tolerate cheating in a romantic relationship." After transitioning from friendship to a relationship, you may think that you already know what your partner wants romantically. Always check with your partner to see what goals and desires they have as these may change over time, and in different situations. If you catch yourself guessing what they might like, stop and ask them about it to double check. They will appreciate your effort and concern about their feelings. For instance, if your partner noted in the past that they didn't want a co-dependent relationship, do not assume that they want you to keep your distance.

SUMMARY: State your interest simply if you are still just friends. Share your concerns with your best friend to maintain honesty. Establish the boundaries of your new relationship to avoid misunderstandings. Avoid making assumptions about what your partner wants.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: It's in the top-right corner of the Gmail inbox page. Doing so will prompt a drop-down menu. First re-open your Gmail inbox if you closed it. This option is near the middle of the drop-down menu. The Settings page will open. It's at the top of the Settings page. This link is to the right of the "Check mail from other accounts" heading. Clicking it prompts a pop-up window to open. Type your Yahoo email address into the text box in the middle of the pop-up window. It's in the bottom-right corner of the window. You'll find this option near the bottom of the window.  Type your Yahoo password into the "Password" text field that's near the top of the pop-up window. It's in the bottom-right corner of the pop-up window. If you receive an error stating that POP is a paid feature, click the "POP Server" drop-down box, then click pop.mail.yahoo.com in the resulting drop-down menu. You can then click Add Account again. Both your Yahoo account and your Gmail account are now set up to allow Yahoo emails to be forwarded to your Gmail inbox. You may have to refresh your Gmail inbox (or just click Inbox on the left side of the page) before Yahoo emails will appear here.

SUMMARY: Click the "Settings"  gear. Click Settings. Click the Accounts and Import tab. Click Add a mail account. Enter your Yahoo email address. Click Next. Check the "Import emails from my other account (POP3)" option. Click Next. Enter your Yahoo email password. Click Add Account. Close the pop-up window.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Addicts with support are much more likely to succeed in getting sober. Alcoholics or Narcotics Anonymous are available in most cities and many small towns, offering daily meetings and a stylized series of steps that works for a lot of people. Find a meeting in your area and check it out. AA and NA aren't for everyone. If the thought of listening to a bunch of addicts talk about using sounds like it would drive you crazy, it's still a good idea to check it out for yourself and see what, if anything, you'll be able to take from it. What drove you to use in the first place? Circumstances? Stress? There doesn't have to be a good reason, or one reason, but it's important to identify the situations that might make you use again  Were you a fan of the after work drink? Find something else to do with that after-work time, to celebrate the end of the day. Schedule some exercise, or some time with a sober friend, doing a sober activity. It might be necessary to sever ties with some of your friends, and find a new support group to rely on, if they won't be able to accept and support your sobriety. Make sober friends, doing new activities. If you're a drinker and a smoker, or abuse multiple drugs at the same time, it's usually recommended that you address each of these addictions separately, at a separate time. It may not be necessary for you to quit everything to consider yourself sober, but either way it's good to take it one step at a time. Focus on what you've quit now, and don't overwhelm yourself with other things.  Most detox facilities and AA meetings are cigarette friendly. If you want to quit, quit later, especially if you feel like it offers you a good crutch in the short term. It's a crutch that's deadly, of course, but it's a fight for another day. Eventually, it's good to decide how far you want to take this sobriety thing. What does "sober" mean to you? Are you sober if you quit heroin but keep smoking pot? Are you sober if you quit drinking, but still smoke cigarettes? Do you have to be totally straight edge to consider yourself sober? Sobriety will be different for every addict. Getting sober is fighting a good fight, and you deserve to reward yourself for trying it and succeeding. Many addicts find it helpful to start a sober jar, into which you can put the money you'd usually spend on drugs or alcohol, every time you feel like buying it, then using that money to do something else. Buy a guitar. Go on vacation. Treat yourself for successes, little and big. Often, addicts use their drug or drink of choice as a reward, so this is a helpful replacement method, with a high success rate. Many former addicts fear having the sober talk. Telling your friends and family that you're not using any more may seem triumphant, but it can also be fraught with complication, awkwardness, and hurt feelings. AA and other sobriety groups can help to guide you through this process, but the decision is still up to you.  All you need is one person. Find someone you'll be able to open up to and talk honestly about your addiction, and your struggles, but also abut regular things, too. Just getting through a regular Wednesday is one of the toughest parts of sobriety, and other addicts are experienced at it. They can help. Don't try to explain your quitting to everyone. Why you quit using is your business. If you want to discuss it with other people because you're proud and because it help you to stay sober, then do it. If it makes you uncomfortable, keep it to yourself. One of the hardest things about quitting is imagining your whole life ahead of you without ever being able to use again. Never another beer? Never another smoke? That's not the way to think about it, and trying to "never use again" is guaranteed to drive a lot of people back to using. Instead, focus on getting through each day. Keep track of your sobriety. Count up the days. Don't focus on tomorrow, just focus on getting through today. Face tomorrow when it comes.

SUMMARY:
Find a support group. Avoid the situations that might encourage you to use. Don't try to quit everything at once. Put a reward system in place. Decide how you'll talk about your sobriety. Take it a day at a time.