Tuesday, 15 October 2013
Monday, 19 August 2013
How to stay a virgin
- 1Know why you made that decision. Your basis for making your choices could be motivated by anything from practicality to theology. Because it is your body, you are allowed to have whatever justifications you'd like about your personal choices. Knowing that you are virgin saves you a lot of a stress, including worrying about whether you are pregnant or have an STD, paying for contraceptives, facing the possibility of needing an abortion or being forced to start a family before you are ready. On the other hand, many people feel as though the Bible dictates that your virginity should be a gift that you give to your spouse after marriage.
- 2Be comfortable with your decision. Understand your own reasons for choosing to wait until marriage to have sex, and affirm why those reasons are important to you by writing them down. It may help to post an abridged list on your fridge or desk wall so you can look at it to remind yourself why you made your decision. Posting the list in personal places that you frequent will make it convenient for you to re-affirm your beliefs in times of doubt or temptation.
- You don't need to justify your choices to the
people around you. Let people know that you are only
informing people about your decision so that they can
be respectful towards your beliefs; you are not trying
to lecture them about how they should live their life
or to get their approval.
- You don't need to justify your choices to the
people around you. Let people know that you are only
informing people about your decision so that they can
be respectful towards your beliefs; you are not trying
to lecture them about how they should live their life
or to get their approval.
- 3Avoid temptation. Don't be alone with someone of the opposite sex in situations where sex would be very tempting. When passion or sexual tension pervades in an environment, you may hastily make a decision that you will later regret. Make your own life easier by choosing to avoid those situations to begin with when you are in an unclouded mental state. The most important thing is to make a decision before you are tempted by sex, because if you have not set limits for yourself, then you will do what feels right at the time. That may be a decision that you will regret later.
- Keep meeting and dating. Do not be desperate, but
don't feel you need to remain alone. A good night
kiss, a hug, or holding hands with a person you
enjoyed being with is quite appropriate.
- Keep meeting and dating. Do not be desperate, but
don't feel you need to remain alone. A good night
kiss, a hug, or holding hands with a person you
enjoyed being with is quite appropriate.
- 4Reaffirm your decision. Many people have made the choice you have made, so don't give up hope. You will meet friends and potential romantic partners who feel the same way as you do, so don't be afraid about being yourself.
- Understand not everyone will agree. Respectfully
agree to disagree with people who have made different
sexual choices. You may want to discuss your reasons
for making your respective choices, and you may even
get into a friendly debate questioning each other's
values. But at the end of the day, both you and your
friends should realize that each person is allowed to
decide whatever they want with their body and that
neither party should attempt to convert or condemn the
other for their choices.
- Recognize that many people brag about how many
sexual relations they have had, but don't let that
make you feel inferior. Remember that you have
different values from those people, and that the
number or frequency of intercourse one engages in is
not a universal measure of success.
- Understand not everyone will agree. Respectfully
agree to disagree with people who have made different
sexual choices. You may want to discuss your reasons
for making your respective choices, and you may even
get into a friendly debate questioning each other's
values. But at the end of the day, both you and your
friends should realize that each person is allowed to
decide whatever they want with their body and that
neither party should attempt to convert or condemn the
other for their choices.
- Learn how to say no in case anyone tries to pressure you into intercourse. Learning to say no may mean the difference when it comes down to a sexual situation.
- Understand the difference between displays of affection and actual intercourse. Saving your virginity does not mean that you need to abstain from all displays of emotion. Just make it known from the onset that it will go no further, as you have decided to remain a virgin until marriage. You might very well be surprised to hear that they feel the same way.
- Respect yourself, and others will respect you. If someone laughs or makes fun of you, just turn your back and ignore it.
- Know in your heart that your decision is for the best. Look forward to one day meeting and marrying someone who feels as you do.
- Make sure that your decision came from long hours of really thinking about it. This way, you will be able to remain firm when someone attempts to talk you out of it.
- You can buy a purity ring, which symbolizes your vow to God (if you believe in Him) and yourself to stay pure until marriage. When someone tempts you, just look at your finger with the ring and remember the promise. It is usually worn on the ring finger and when you get married it gets replaced by the wedding ring.
- Stay sober! According to a 1999 study published by The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse, teens who drink are seven times more likely and those who use drugs are five times more likely to have sex than those who do not. In a 2002 survey conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation, almost one-third of sexually active young people age 15-24 said they had "done more" sexually than they had planned while drinking or using drugs.
- Try to find people who share the same thoughts , so that you can help each other to stay on the right track. But if you don't find in your working place or among your friends , try using the internet and you will find many. You can talk about you experiences and they shall help you and tell you what is right.
- Choosing not to have sex until marriage is a personal decision, and as such others may think differently about the matter. Try not to be judgmental. What is right for you may not be right for someone else. Remember that even as you have the freedom to abstain, someone else has the freedom to choose to have sex before marriage.
- Recognize that your mind may change, and thus you need to stay informed. Even if you choose to abstain, research STD transmission and birth control methods.
How to prevent potential rape
Rapists are predators. Period. By following these steps, you can try to make your world a little safer from those predators. You will get information and skills you need to protect yourself psychologically and physically.
Do This
- 1Do not be distracted, especially by technology. Do not jog with your iPod because attackers are looking for easy, distracted individuals who look-like they are not paying attention to surroundings. The same can be said for talking on your cell phone. But, on the other hand, if you feel someone is following you, pull out your cell phone and pretend to be talking to someone because your "conversation partner" would be aware of an attack. If your potential attacker is going for "no witnesses," they might back off and change their mind. You can even pretend you are meeting-up with someone and they are already here/heading this way VERY soon. Don't say "5 minutes" or the attacker may only decide to take action quicker. If they think you are in safe hands or will be in less than a minute, they might back off.
- 2Learn to trust your gut instincts. It could save you from being raped or worse. If you feel uneasy or unsure in anyway, it is in your best interest to get away and get help. Use your instincts and be aware of your freeze instinct. Move quickly ... fight, flight or freeze are our natural instincts, so be aware that all 3 exist.
- 3Be aware of your surroundings at all times. Parking lots and parking garages are two of the sites that are most often targeted by attempted rapists. These men are predators, so view your surroundings carefully. If you are in a parking lot and feel someone is following you, start making noise - talk to yourself loudly, talk to an imaginary person, or pretend to talk on your cell phone. The louder the potential victim, the more the predator is apt to freeze.
- 4Understand that your hairstyle could benefit an attacker. Ponytails and long hair are the number one styles rapists seek because long hair and ponytails are easy to grab.
- 5Consider how you dress. Not how attractive you dress, but how hard it may be to get away should you be approached by an attacker, and how easy it is to remove the clothes. Long, thin skirts that make it hard to run make you vulnerable. Harder-to- remove clothes are the best. Overalls and one-piece jumpsuits and rompers (preferably with rear or side fasteners) are best; they are hard for someone else to remove forcefully. Avoid pants and skirts with elastic waists - these are easiest to remove. Slacks and skirts with the fastener at the rear or side are advantageous because these make it harder for an attacker to reach to unfasten these. Belts are also great; they are an extra item an attacker must remove. A belt that has a complex fastener different from the traditional type is excellent; one that you understand how it works, but the attacker may not. Dresses and even tops with a zipper or one or more buttons in the back are to your advantage. These may be harder for you to don and remove, but a few extra minutes every morning and evening getting dressed and a little more stretching is priceless to prevent rape.
- 6Use your loudest voice if you have any doubts. Remember, its better to be considered crazy, than to keep quiet to avoid weird looks.
- 7Carry defensive items only if you know how to use them. Remember, any "weapon" that could hurt a potential attacker can be used against you if you are not well trained and comfortable with it. If you are going to carry a handgun, make sure to take classes in its use, practice often at a firing range, and apply for a concealed weapons permit; if you carry a knife, take a course in the most effective way to use it. Remember that even an umbrella or purse can be used as a weapon against an attacker, and has less chance of being turned against you.
- 8Yell, shout and draw attention to yourself. Attackers usually have an idea of how the attack will happen. Disrupt that idea. Fight like a psychotic cat, and yell loudly and strongly;
- 9Yell "CALL 911 NOW." There is a common belief it is better to call "fire" than help - however many believe this is misguided, if not plain wrong. The 'fire idea" is based on the belief that people don't want to get involved in assisting therefore you should trick them into believing there is a fire. This could be unwise. Numerous bystander studies (e.g. Latane and Darley) show the reason bystanders do not help is a simple one; confusion. Bystanders are unsure of what is going on; do the attacker and victim know each other? etc. This would suggest it is better to "tell it like it is" and yell "POLICE!" "CALL 911 NOW," "GUN," or "HELP!" Words such as "POLICE" are more likely to scare the attacker and alert bystanders to the truth of the situation - Yelling "Fire" will get people's attention, but when there clearly isn't one, the word "POLICE" might work faster. Studies have also suggested this effective strategy: pointing at an individual bystander and saying "you sir, in the white shirt, I need your help now! - This man is attacking me..." Tell it like it is, and point to an individual.
- 10Take a basic self defense course, such as Rape Aggression Defense (RAD). Contact your local police office for programs such as RAD.
- 11Stay careful at parties and bars. Treat your drink like a $100.00 bill. Don't let anyone hold your drink. Do not leave your drink anywhere. Avoid anything that somebody gives you. It could be "counterfeited." Always hold, keep and get your own drinks. Never leave a drink unattended for even a moment. Keep your hand over the top of your drink because it's easy to drop something into it. Do not accept a drink from a date unless the bartender or waitstaff delivers it straight to you. Don't want to be rude? Who cares, just state your preferences, AND if he doesn't adhere to the waiter drink delivery, then take the drink to the restroom with you and dump it. GHB dissolves immediately, especially if its powdered. DO NOT leave your friends alone and drunk. DO NOT be left behind by your friends. Tell other people where you are going. Be aware of public bathrooms in clubs and bars. Women have been attacked in the ladies room if it is deserted.
- 12Think and practice being careful at dance clubs or other places with loud music. Sometimes it is so loud that nobody will be able to hear you cry for help.
- 13Work on being assertive. If somebody is giving you unwanted attention, tell them to back off. There is no need to be polite when somebody is making unwanted sexual advances.
- 14Plan. If a rapist is in your car and is sitting in the passenger seat with a weapon to you, they will tell you to go somewhere where they are less likely to be witnessed. Whatever you do, don't follow their directions. Put on your seat belt, then drive into something stationary, like a dumpster or lamp post. The airbag and seat belt will keep you alive, and the crash will draw attention. It is better to be in a car accident than get raped and possibly killed. Stay calm and try to surprise the rapist.
- 15Understand that Vans are the #1 vehicles used in rapes. Rapists will park next to the driver's side and, as you are trying to get in, they will pull you into the van. If there is a van on the driver's side of your car, go in through the passenger's door. If there are vans on both sides, go back to where you were and get someone like a security guard to walk you to your car. Don't park any place that feels unsafe.
- 16Practice being careful when going into your house or car because someone could easily push you in and lock the door behind you. Be aware of your surroundings; carry your keys ready in your hand and look around you before opening the door.
- 17Keep personal information private. Don't advertise your info verbally or on the Internet. Also, be very wary of meeting up with anyone whom you meet on the Internet. There is never a good reason to meet up with a person whom you have never met in person, or who talks you into meeting-up when you are hesitant. If you think you must do so, bring someone else, preferably a friend who is older and meet the person in a public place.
- 18Understand vulnerability factors: According to the CDC, vulnerabilities include prior sexual abuse as a minor, being female (gender), being under the age of 18, alcohol or drug use, and predators who groom their victims into believing ...
- 19Walk with confidence. Look up as you walk and stand up straight; pretending as though you have two big panthers on either side of you as you walk may sound silly, but it can help boost confidence. Attackers are more likely to go for those who they think cannot defend themselves.
- 20Notice and leave identifying marks. A large bite mark on their face, punctured eyeball, deeply scratched leg, ripped out piercing etc. is easily identifiable, as are memorable tattoos, etc. Think kill. Go for weak spots like eyes (poke hard), nose (hard upward motion with the lower part of your open hand) genitals (grab really tightly and squeeze or punch hard) etc. to make sure the person's hands aren't free to punch or hold on to you and you can run for it. If you are in a place where you can't run, notice your surroundings and leave a mark on them if you can. Rapists have been caught because their victims left identifiable teeth marks, nail marks, or DNA in the cars or rooms where they were assaulted.
- 21Bring a dog, if going to the park, beach, etc. alone. If you have a dog with you, it's like having another person with you. Large dogs are intimidating to predators, even if your pet isn't exactly brave. If you don't have a large dog, bring the small one anyway. Chances are when your little pup sees you in trouble, he'll be more than happy to protest. Predators won't usually attack a person with a dog, large or small, because dogs usually make such a racket you're bound to draw attention, which is undesirable for predators. Who knows - your poodle may just surprise your attacker when he grabs you.
- 22Mentally prepare if you are taken by a rapist. You must do everything in your power to escape even if it means hurting yourself. Sometimes, the rapist will kill his victims to prevent him from being caught or identified. If the rapist comes in your home, throw heavy items through windows and at the rapist. Make as much noise as you can. Do not get in the car or van with them if you can help it. Jump out of a moving car or crash the car if you are driving. Look for every opportunity to hurt them and escape. Take your extreme fear and turn it into fighting anger at your attacker. Do not be passive unless you feel you have to because a weapon is on you. Never give up without fighting a battle.
- 23Make eye contact if you are being followed by someone who you think is a potential threat. An attacker may be less likely to strike if they think you will be able to clearly identify them.
- 24Never get into a potential rapist's car or allow them into yours if you can avoid it. Run, scream, fight or do whatever you can to keep from being forced into that car, because once you are mobile, this increases the likelihood that you will be taken to a remote location where the rapist can take their time. It is preferable to be injured and escape than to be taken to the middle of nowhere and killed.
- 25Learn "SING". This means Solar Plexus-Instep-Nose-Groin, the four attack points you should focus on if grabbed from behind. Elbow them in the solar plexus, stomp on the foot as hard as you can, and when they let go, turn around and jam the palm of your hand into their nose in an upward motion, then finish with a knee to the groin. This may disable your assailant long enough for you to get away. Don't worry about hurting them, because they intend to do something much worse to you Do anything that can prevent them Raping you If none of this works Just scream and shout but if you're in the middle of nowhere, try fighting and running to cover or higher ground.
Tips
- Your natural instinct can save your life. Pay attention to it. It is like radar and can prevent serious problems. A common reporting of women that are about to see their rapist is a quiet voice inside telling them something is very wrong. Listen and respect that voice. If there is a hint of danger about the person or surroundings, do not ignore it.
- Remember, you have the right to mutilate your attacker. They had even worse intentions and you have full right to defend yourself. Don't be afraid or nervous to do anything to them; they deserve it. Be as aggressive as possible.
- Whenever possible, use your knee to deliver a sharp upwards blow, as hard as you can, to a male attacker's crotch/groin area to temporarily disable him, allowing you some valuable time to make a quick escape.
- Remember that attackers usually want easy prey, so don't cooperate! If you are sexually assaulted, yell things which make it clear everyone that the attacker's actions are unwelcome.
- Don't underestimate your abilities. The human body has amazing strength and wit in situations like this. Once the adrenaline gets going, as long as you are not too paralyzed by fear, you'd be surprised what you can do.
- It is also helpful to, if they are down for good, to leave a little note such as a piece of jewelry or a bandana or anything that is yours with them so they can be identified later on. Better yet, leave as many scratch marks, bites, bruises, or (as gross as it is) spit.
- DO NOT think you need to be nice. Be rude and hateful, because these predators will try everything possible to evoke a sympathetic response from you.
- If you are in a moving vehicle, do not be afraid to jump out. A broken arm is better than your life. In the event that you are in the back of a van or trunk, look around. By law, all cars must have trunks that open from the inside, so if it is a newer car, you're in luck. If it is a van with no doors, or they cannot be opened, punch through a window with a nearby object or even your fist, if you think you can. Like I said, you're going to bleed and be injured, but wouldn't you rather that than be raped and possibly killed?
- Rapists do not necessarily look like criminals. The person could look very normal, well groomed, athletic pleasant, young, etc. They might not look evil or like a bad guy. They could be your boss, a teacher, a neighbor, boyfriend or girlfriend, or relative.
- Rape can and does strike anyone at anytime. Age, social class, ethnic group and has no bearing on the person a rapist chooses to attack. Research data clearly proves that a way a person dresses and/or acts does not influence the rapist's choice of victims. His/her decision to rape is based on how easily he/she perceives his/her target can be intimidated. Rapists are looking for available and vulnerable targets. Statistics were obtained from various sources including the study Rape in America, 1992, National Victim Center, The Federal Bureau of Investigations and the National Crime Survey.
- Scream. Scream your little lungs out like there's no tomorrow. Scream in their ear if possible, this will deafen them momentarily. Unless they have a weapon to you, ignore them if they say not to scream. Shout "Rape!" or something to that effect, "Call the police, I am being raped!"
- When at home, play it safe by never letting people into your home that you do not know. If it is a handyman, cable repair, etc, tell them you need to see a PHOTO ID and their truck. If you don't trust them instantly, than do not let them in. If they do not look you in the eyes, have a PHOTO ID, drive a truck with the company name on it, or wear a uniform, that is suspicious behavior. Do not let them into your home! Ask them to call the company while they wait outside then have the company call you or call the company yourself.
- As cliche as it is, avoid going out at night. If you happen to be out at night, make sure it is a well- lit, crowded, main street and you are with at least one other person. Carry your cell phone in your hand ready to make a call, and, if you have one, a key in the other one to be used as a weapon.
- Remember to improvise. Whatever you have on you can be used as a weapon in some way or form. For example, if you have a pair of high heels on, get those shoes off and stab them in the eye or something with the heel. Even your keys can be used as a weapon, if they're spiky enough. Slit their wrist or throat or poke their eye out. Once they're down, run away immediately and dial for help and run into the nearest crowded place and tell as many people as you can what happened to you. Do not wait for them to get back up. If they can, this will only make them even angrier and do worse things.
- If you notice, the easy targets are a straight line. Eyes, nose, mouth, throat, solar plexus, breasts (if a woman), stomach, groin, knees, and instep.
- Keep legal and advised types of sprays, pepper and chili powder in your bag.
- Get a dog
- If you see one, try to get on a bus. Even if you have no money there is a law (at least in the uk) that if you are in trouble or an uncomfortable situation the driver is obliged to let you on immediately.
- Only fight back if they make the first move. Otherwise, you could be charged with assault. Don't beat them up before anything happens.
- Other factors influencing recovery are emotional support from friends, relations, social and community supports (Sarkar, N.; Sarkar, R., 2005).
- Raise your personal boundaries. Keep your inner-self protected psychologically and physically. Realize predators can spot easy targets through a quick psychological or visual glance.
- One study found that of the 433 sexually assaulted respondents, two-thirds reported more than one incident (Sorenson et. al., 1991)
- Studies find that victims of multiple assaults have higher levels of PTSD than victims of only one assault. So if someone was assaulted twice in childhood and adolescence they would be at an increased risk of adult assault.
- Don't panic!!!
- Being the victim of child sexual abuse actually doubles the likelihood of adult sexual victimization because of increased levels of PTSD and traumatized psychological boundaries (Parillo et. al., 2003), (Sarkar, N.; Sarkar, R., 2005).
Warning
- Beware of victim blame and rape myths. The only person responsible for an assault is the perpetrator. If you have been assaulted, no matter what you do, or do not do, in any case, it is not your fault.
- If you should choose to own and use a firearm, understand that they are extremely dangerous, especially if not used and stored properly. Use a trigger lock mechanism to ensure that your weapon will not be used against you, even if by accident (this is especially important if you might ever have children in your home). Educate yourself about the proper cleaning and maintenance of your firearm to ensure that it will always be in working condition if you should need it.
- Follow the firearms laws of your area.
- Keep gas in your car. Be practical and do not take any chances. If you know you are going for a long trip, keep track of your gas and make many stops to fill up.
How to know if a girls like u
Not sure what those glances, smiles and looks from a girl you fancy might mean? Hoping you have a secret admirer? Follow these steps to find out if the girl you have your heart set on really likes you.
Steps
Be bold and initiate a short chat.
This will help you to learn those little things that will come in handy later because everyone loves learning that someone has listened to them... and remembered the small things. Listen carefully and attentively to the things she tells you so that you can store these away for future reference. And as you're chatting, notice if she gives away any signs of fancying you too; watch for signs, special words and large hints.All girls are different, so be aware of the signs. Listen to the tone of her voice. If she's shy, the tone of her voice might be a little softer than normal, and she might start to play with her hair (smoothing it down, twirling, flipping), adjusting her clothes, and might stare at you. Another sign that she likes you is if she laughs at your boring or stupid joke. (Beware though! Don't use bad jokes as a test, or you'll risk looking like a comedy dork.)
She may not be able to look you straight in the eye and she might giggle a lot because she is worried about giving too much away. Check for the smile. A girl that's interested in you will usually immediately smile when you start a conversation with her. The smile may disappear quickly if she's shy, but it's hard to hide an unexpected strong emotion. If she's not interested (that doesn't mean she doesn't like you, but she likely doesn't have a crush on you or romantic desire), she'll likely look at you inquisitively, but she won't express any particular strong emotion.
Watch for signs of flirting.
If she's flirting, she may be difficult to read. Gregarious girls may flirt with guys who they consider to be just friends, and for the uninitiated, this general interaction can sometimes be misconstrued as a crush, so get to know the girl's general style around guys before making assumptions.Be aware that some girls have no idea that they're flirting. In this case, she probably likes you a great deal, since her subconscious is letting her body language do most of the talking.
Most girls don't like to be obvious. With a girl who doesn't mind openly flirting, try to see if she is flirt with you a little bit more than with others.
If a girl says "awwww" after you do something, it is also a sign that she is trying to flirt with you. She may do this after you cough, trip, or say something cute.
If you fancy a girl, never make the mistake of "flirting around". If she sees you putting your arm around another girl or sees another girl hugging you, she may simply assume she doesn't mean anything to you and will stop trying.
Check for random hugs, reserved mostly for you.
Hugs can be a very openly and permissible affectionate way of getting closer to you and touching you without it necessarily compromising her stealthy flirting. In turn, you can go along with it if you want, or just act busy like you're late for an appointment and need to rush off.Take notice if she "accidentally" bumps into you more often than what you'd consider the usual.
This ploy is ancient and tried and true, as it's a way of touching you subtly and sizing up how responsive (and perhaps even how well toned) you are. If she finds excuses to touch you a lot, then you're probably on the right track. Act casual when she bumps into you and say "no worries" or something similar. As for touching your arm and hair in a casual but rather meaningful way, there's really no need to say anything; just lap it up graciously.Not all girls will feel comfortable reaching out using touch. In this case, don't assume that she doesn't like you because she doesn't try to touch you. She may be too nervous to touch you yet. Don't be shy––break the touch barrier yourself.
She may also find other reasons to touch you, such as by lightly hitting you about the head, or soft punching to the body. These "one-of-the-mates" moves can be a thinly disguised way of getting closer to you without it being too evident to your friends and hers.
Observe the way in which she looks at you.
If she likes you, she will tend to either hold her gaze on you for a long time or pull away immediately the moment your eyes make contact with hers. Either of these responses could mean that she likes you. If she pulls away quickly, it often means she is nervous or not ready to reveal her true intentions yet, but she still likes you. And if she holds the stare, and you believe you see responsiveness or even love in her eyes, then she is confident and she may make the first move.Of course, some girls might just be staring or winding you up, so don't think she loves you and wants to get in touch with the real, inner you. Use the context to discern the motive.
If you happen to glance at the girl and you see her staring back at you, then this means that she likes you, although she may quickly dart her head in a different direction.
Look at her friends.
If you see most of her friends glancing back at you and smiling or giggling, this probably means that she has told her friends about you and they're "in the know". This can happen at any age, although mature girls and women friends tend to behave in a slightly more circumspect way, using glances and knowing smiles or nods instead of giggles. In some cases, a friend may actually be bold enough to come and tell you that her friend likes you.When she is having a conversation with her friends, and you come over, she might stop talking all of a sudden. This likely means that you were the subject of the recently ended conversation.
If she likes you and she told her friends about you, they might come up to you and start a random conversation about things such as: Who would you rather date me or (her name), who do you like better, who is the hottest, would you marry (her name) or me, etc. If they name a list of about three people and her name is in the list, she probably told her friends about you and they're trying to search for clues to see how you feel about her. In teen years, if her friends are loud and immature, you'll most likely hear "(your name), (her name) likes you!"
Do be aware that her friends might be making it up just to tease her. Listen for things like: "Stop teasing me!" or "Be quiet! He might hear!"
Look out for moments where you can play "rescuing the damsel in distress".
If you're outside and the girl you like is nearby and starts loudly saying "I'm cold!", that's a subtle hint that she wants you to give her your sweater. This is a very sweet gesture, especially if you want to show the girl that you like her. And sometimes a girl will pretend to be really bad at doing something, and say that she can't do it. That is your chance to offer some assistance; be aware that she will most likely be doing this on purpose just to see your reaction and hope that you will help out.When offering assistance, if there are other guys around and she actually likes one of those guys, she might be disappointed when you offer your coat to her first or offer your assistance. In this case, at least you'll know how she feels and can move on. You might even be magnanimous enough to tell the right guy that she fancies him.
Smile at her.
Girls tend to like guys who smile, and are happy. Use your natural smile; you don't want to freak her out. If she smiles back politely, or frowns and looks away, she may be uncomfortable ordisinterested. If she returns a soft or big smile and continues to look at you, then it's likely that she's interested. However she reacts, it cannot hurt to keep smiling her way. Eventually she'll get the message that you find her charming and she may feel able to open up more or at least to tell you openly that she's either interested or not.
If she smiles then darts over to the crowd of her friends and hides in the group, then she may be nervous and curious about whether you know that she likes you.
Watch her body language.
You can learn a lot about a girl by observing her body language and it goes well beyond obvious flirting signs into unconscious signals of attraction. There are a lot of signs that will tell you she's interested. For example, if a girl has her torso turned towards you in an open manner, this means that she is confident talking with you. If she has a closed body position, namely crossed arms or legs, she may be shy or nervous to talk to you or she may simply be creating a barrier to ward you off. Invest in a decent book on body language to help you learn how to accurately read her.Watch for subtle signs in the girl's face––if her eyes are dilating, then she may really like you.
When you are both in a room-- if she sits diagonally from you or across from you at the room,when she's interested, her torso is facing you in an open manner, or her shoulders and hips are facing you. Either of these signs may mean she likes you. When she is sitting and she has her legs crossed, watch her feet, if its pointed towards you, it might mean that she likes you and wants to get closer to you.
Look at her lips. If she touches them constantly or bites them, she's probably very interested in you. If her lip quivers slightly when you look at her, you can almost be sure she likes you.
Notice the little things she does for you.
If she's always there for you when you need help, even like when you mention that you're really thirsty and she quickly offers you a sip from her drink, she might like you. But don't assume that she's into you only from one experience. Ask her occasionally for small things, like chewing gum or a pen, and notice how she reacts. If she's always ready to offer you something you might need, go further and ask her to help you with something else, like a school, college or work problem. It shouldn't be something really easy to solve, but not too difficult either, as some girls might say that they don't know how to help you with a more challenging problem. If she's eager to help you, she probably likes you, although if you use this approach too much or choose tasks that seem too difficult, she may think you're lazy, testing her or even a bit of a nuisance. Don't overdo it; you don't want to risk her ceasing to like you.If you decide that she does appear to like you, confirm it by having the courage to go and talk to her.
Many girls feel too shy or nervous about what your reaction might be to start a conversation with romantic undertones. Even if she seems like the most confident girl you know, she may have had a bad experience in the past or simply not be ready to approach you yet but will be receptive if you start the conversation first.Finally, but importantly, avoid over-analyzing her behavior.
Doing so may result in your becoming obsessed with simply "winning her over", rather than getting to know her as a person. Rather than investing tons of time in determining whether or not she likes you, just take opportunities every now and then to spend time with her and her friends (not excessively though, or you may appear to have no social life of your own). Basically, get to know her as a person first and foremost and maybe things can go from there later––starting off as a friend gives you a chance to connect on a more real level. Just make sure to make your intentions relatively clear (via subtle flirting), or else you may become permanently "friend-zoned".Tips
Warnings
How to gently blaech ur skin naturally
- 1Take a bowl and spoon in 4 table spoons (or 1 mug) of flour into it.
- 2Pour about 2-3 table spoons (or 1/2 mug) of milk onto the flour. If the milk 'swamps' the flour, add more of the flour.
- 3Mix together so it becomes a medium-thickness paste. The paste should be rather spreadable and shouldn't cling to the spoon like a thick clumpy cookie dough.
- 4Cleanse and clean your skin.
- 5Spread the paste evenly on your face and any other part of the body you wish to lighten.
- 6Leave the mask on your face for about 30 minutes or until dry.
- 7Wash off with warm water. Remove the remaining paste with cotton wool pads.
- 8Moisturize. This will keep your skin supple, clear and give the bleaching a better effect.
- 9Store the excess paste in a little jar or a bowl which is tightly cling filmed. Put the container in a fridge.
- Spread a little of the paste on the back of your hand, to check if it will spread well.
- Its an urban myth that if you moisturise your skin you will get more spots, this is not true, in fact moisturising can even help spots and clear your skin. However if in doubt, buy a moisturiser that has Aloe Vera or Tea Tree in it.
- Use this about once every week, and after about 3-4 weeks, the effects of this mask should show.
- When I used this mask for the first time, I did see a result when I took it off. My skin looked softer and definitely paler. However this may not be the same for everyone, so be patient!
- Being pale does have a beautiful almost doll like aura about it, but only if used in the right proportions. Remember; Look pale, but look healthy too.
- The Flour and Milk mask does get quite messy and can get stuck in your hair if its not tied back properly.
- The remaining bottled mask that is in the fridge will only last for about 5-7 days, though keep checking back on it and if it has mould on it, throw it out and disinfect the pot!
- It is quite hard to get off your skin sometimes, so use a flannel to get it all off. But BE GENTLE and move the flannel in circular movements across your skin. This will ex foliate it too.
- Please check to see if you are allergic to either of these ingredients.
- Plain Flour
- Milk
- A small, seal-able container. Like a jar that contained moisturiser.
- A table spoon
- A small bowl
- A facecloth/ flannel
- Moisturiser
- Cotton Wool Pads
- Warm Water
- A fridge
How to deal with ur period at ur scool
It may be harder to keep track of your period at school. Here are some tips to deal with it at school. And don't worry! Every single woman has or has had to go through this so they will understand. Don't feel embarrassed.
Do This
- 1Come to school all fresh and clean. You should have a clean pair of undies. Change your feminine product often enough to avoid smelling bad and to help, wear perfume.
- 2Go to the bathroom every 3-4 hours. This way, you can check for leaks and change your feminine product if needed. If this is annoying, try wearing a high absorbency tampon so you can go through the whole school day, but remember that it is not so safe to use a tampon for more than 8 consistent hours. If you're not comfortable with a tampon, wear a pad but change it often as it could retain smell.
- 3Don't sweat it! Every girl has to go through it sometime if she hasn't already. Chances are that some of the girls in your class have their periods and feel the same way.
- 4Don't be embarrassed either. There is no reason to be embarrassed about your period. It is just a part of life and it happens. If you have a situation and need help, just ask your female teacher/ secretary/ nurse/ friend.
- 5Always be prepared. If you don't know when your period is due then you should always carry some extra pads/ tampons in a small case in your backpack/ locker/ purse. You never know! You don't want to be surprised with a big red stain on your pants. If you suffer from cramps, you should carry a mini sized Tylenol, Advil, Midol, etc.
- 6If you don't like tampons and pads, like for sports and long term activities, you might want to try the diva cup. It is a reusable cup that is like a tampon and won't leak if you have it in right. The cup can last up to 12 hours before you need to change it.
- 7Use Period Panties meant for periods. Regular panties do not serve the purpose. Adira Period Panties are Leak-proof and Breathable, so no bad odor. Also you can use one of the "EVE" products to keep odor away.
Tips
- Put a stash in your bag and just bring your bag with you in between classes so you look like you want to save yourself a trip to your locker or something and once in a stall, just take your feminine product out of your bag.
- If you have heavy periods or you're not too sure at the moment, then buy super absorbent pads/ tampons to avoid any discomfort or leaks.
- Keep an extra pair of underwear if you have an emergency at school and need to change right away.
- Many stores sell spandex boyshorts. You can wear them over regular underwear if you want.
- If you are worried about gym shorts in PE being too loose and your pad flying out, especially in humid climates, wear bike shorts or spandex shorts. Or the best option tracksuit bottoms!
- If you're using a tampon, also wear a pad or pantyliner to prevent leaks.
- Try to wear something dark so that if you do leak a little on your clothes, it's not as noticeable as if you wore white or tan.
- If you are embarrassed about bringing your purse or bag with you to the bathroom, you can stick a pad or tampon in your boot or bra.
- At the moment, if you don't have a pad, use folded toilet paper or tissues until you make your way down to the office, nurse's room, or gym teacher's room to get one. Schools always supply pads.
- Bring an extra pair of dark shorts in your backpack just in case or some Tide to Go.
- Even if you forget your "supplies" ask a friend.
- Getting your period can be very stressful! Just ask your mom about it and she'll know exactly what to do.
- Go to your school's medical room and ask for a sanitary towel or tampon, which they should supply.
- Don't let your period get in the way of your day. School can still be fun even when you are menstruating!
Warning
- Be clean! When you come out of the bathroom, make sure you left clean and tidy and not messy.
- Remember to never spray perfume on your pads and/or tampons before use and never spray perfume around your vagina. It could irritate your genitals.
- You can also wear shorts under your jeans in addition to your underwear. It really helps if you have a heavy flow and you are worried about leaking.
- If you leave a tampon in too long, you could develop TSS, which is a rare but deadly disease. Make sure you change your tampon every 3-4 hours to be safe. Read the instructions on your tampon packaging to be fully aware of the risks.
- Have a bath twice a day to stay fresh and clean--in the morning and evening. Also use perfume to help with scent but bathing or showering is necessary.
- Change your pad every 2-4 hours; or your tampon every 3-4 hours.
Things You Will Need
- Be clean! When you come out of the bathroom, make sure you left clean and tidy and not messy.
- Remember to never spray perfume on your pads and/or tampons before use and never spray perfume around your vagina. It could irritate your genitals.
- You can also wear shorts under your jeans in addition to your underwear. It really helps if you have a heavy flow and you are worried about leaking.
- If you leave a tampon in too long, you could develop TSS, which is a rare but deadly disease. Make sure you change your tampon every 3-4 hours to be safe. Read the instructions on your tampon packaging to be fully aware of the risks.
- Have a bath twice a day to stay fresh and clean--in the morning and evening. Also use perfume to help with scent but bathing or showering is necessary.
- Change your pad every 2-4 hours; or your tampon every 3-4 hours.
How to break up with ur gf nicely
Breaking up is never easy, but it's perhaps even harder to simply continue on in a relationship one isn't happy with. Breaking up with your girlfriend nicely is all about being honest while letting them down softly. Try to be understanding, available, and compassionate when you do it, and you won't have someone who loved you turn into someone who hates you. Read on for some helpful hints about what to do, what not to do, and some sample ideas you can use for inspiration.
Part One: What Not To Do
- Don't break up with your partner by text, phone or email. This
is disrespectful, and for your soon-to-be ex, it can feel like you're being
evasive. Have the decency to do it privately and in person.
- You might not realize it, but there are benefits to ending a relationship in person. For one thing, it gives both people a chance to talk and reflect on the situation. And even though it will be harder to do, it will most likely lead to less drama, which is a good thing.
- Don't place blame solely on the other person for the breakup.
Things are never that simple. Be prepared to discuss your relationship
without pointing your finger.
- You can probably find bad things about your relationship that
you contributed to, if you wanted. In an effort to be fair, and to
not have your ex-girlfriend feel like she is directly responsible for the
end of the relationship, be sure to mention the things that you could have
changed to make the relationship better.
- In some cases, the blame will be solely on the other person. In those
situations, it's okay to tell it like it is. If your girlfriend is
cheating, abusing drugs, manipulative, or increasingly disrespecting you,
you can lay the blame directly on her actions.
- In most cases, this can cause an argument, so be prepared. The upside is that you're being honest with both yourself and her why the relationship didn't work, leaving you both with a better chance of finding lasting love later on. Isn't that what you both want?
- You can probably find bad things about your relationship that
you contributed to, if you wanted. In an effort to be fair, and to
not have your ex-girlfriend feel like she is directly responsible for the
end of the relationship, be sure to mention the things that you could have
changed to make the relationship better.
- Don't lead your ex on. If you don't want to be friends
afterward, don't leave the door open for that possibility. Find a nice way
to say it. Instead of "Oh yeah, and I don't want to stay friends
afterwards, just so you know," try something like "You know that I
care for you. I just don't think it will be healthy for either of us to
stay friends immediately after we break up. Hopefully sometime down the
road, when we've both figured stuff out, we can get to that place."
- Don't be a blabbermouth. Use discretion when telling mutual
friends about your break up. Bragging or gossiping could be very hurtful to
someone who may already be in a fragile emotional state. On top of that, it
could encourage your ex to sling some nasty rumors your way, and generally
cause some immature behavior.
- Tell your close friends, but don't publicize your breakup to acquaintances or people you hardly know. It's probably a good idea to tell your close friends what happened between you and your ex. It's probably not such a great idea to start telling your entire social circle via Facebook, or every girl in your school, that you and your ex are history. It just smacks of desperation.
- Don't be petty. Being "petty" can be hard to define, but it
usually includes doing things that you wouldn't want your girlfriend to do
with you if she were hypothetically breaking up with you. This is called
the golden rule. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. It's a
great rule.
- Don't cheat on your ex before you break up with them. If something is simmering between you and another girl, have the decency to wait a bit, really think about your feelings, and break up with your current girlfriend before you do anything with the other girl. It will look better to your ex, and feel better for you.
- Don't treat them poorly before the relationship has ended. (Better yet, don't treat them poorly at all.) If you're still in a relationship, you owe something to the other person. It's not really okay to check out before things have ended. If you don't feel like being nice to your girlfriend, you owe it to her to give her the opportunity to find someone who can.
Part Two: What To Do
- Try to minimize the heartache. There is no way around the fact
that this is going to hurt the other person. It's just like ripping off a
bandage — if you rip it off all in one go, the pain will be over quickly,
but if you do it slowly, it will hurt for longer. You can help minimize the
heartbreak in a couple of ways:
- Don't be distant. Even if you don't really feel like it, offer hugs and other appropriate signs of affection if you ex looks like she needs it. Be reassuring, not selfish.
- Find the right time to break up. Obviously, there's never a perfect time. But right before a celebration, test, or vacation is a bad time to do it. Give yourself enough time, and try to do it when she doesn't have anything else significant going on afterward.
- Resist the urge to argue. When someone is being broken up with, there's a good chance they're going to be angry. Don't feed her anger by provoking, debating, or belittling her. Ex-lovers often say very hurtful things when they argue.
- Be prepared for a range of emotions. When you finally break up,
you have to be prepared for anything. It could be sadness, anger, or even a
lack of emotion. It's okay to feel any and all of these emotions during a
breakup. If you feel like showing emotion, don't hold back. If the emotion
isn't there, for whatever reason, don't force it.
- Give her a truthful explanation. It's the least that she
deserves. If you can't come up with a legitimate reason for why you're no
longer interested in the relationship, try thinking it over; talk with a
friend. It doesn't have to be perfect, but it should be legitimate. You owe
it to her.
- Show her that you've given it some thought, and offer her some facts to back it up. Don't be aggressive or combative. When explaining the reasons for a breakup, don't talk about other relationships. Your relationship is your own, and breaking up isn't about comparing your relationship to anyone else's.
- Stay there for as long as she needs an explanation. Don't run out the door as soon as you've said the words "let's break up." Stay with her while she's processing the information, answering any follow-up questions she may have. If you keep returning to the same questions over and over again, tell her that you think that's happening.
- Be reassuring. If it's appropriate, let her know why you think that she'll make an excellent girlfriend for someone else sometime down the road. Talk about the aspects of her personality that attracted you to her in the beginning, and the traits of hers that stayed strong during the relationship. This way, she won't feel as horrible; it could do something good for her confidence, which will probably be shaken by the breakup.
- Offer to talk with her at a later time if she has any questions. Unless you've decided that it's absolutely the best to not talk after the breakup, give her the option of discussing things when the situation is a little more calm. This will give you both time to think, and may help her feel like she is also given a chance to get things off her chest.
Tips
- Don't feel guilty about breaking up with your girlfriend, if you try to prolong the break up it will only make it worse.
- Do not aggravate the situation by sending unpleasant messages or phone calls.
- Never say any of the classic break up lines like "It's not you, it's me."
- Wait some time before getting another girlfriend, especially if your former girlfriend often runs into you.
- Put yourself in their place. Imagine how it would feel if you were the one being dumped.
- Following these rules will make the process less painful for both of you. It may even get you a positive reference in the future.
- Try to ask her if she still wants to be friends though, as you might start a great friendship.
Warnings
- No matter how nice you are, the pain is still the same, and she's going to resent you whether you just say it or are the nicest you can be.
- Do not talk to her in the following days. After a few days go by, it might be tempting to see how she is doing to ease your guilt, and also see how she is coping with the break up. This is often bad because it might remind her of the relationship that was lost and doesn't let her move on. Keep in mind that most people get past stress with either anger or depression. Anger is much more productive for them and allows them to move on in a healthy way. If you see her with someone else keep your cool, because you broke up with her, and its time for both of you to move on.