Problem: Article: Although it can be hard, it is sometimes best to end a friendship that has become negative or toxic. If a person continues to hurt you, it's unhealthy to keep them in your life. Once you remove a negative relationship from your life, you'll be able to focus on the true and trustworthy friends that you still have. Tell this person that you no longer wish to be friends with them. Remain calm and keep your "goodbye" conversation simple. You don't owe them any explanation, but it will make you feel better to be honest with them and give yourself closure. If you're unsure of what to say, use this formula: "Because of _______, I no longer wish to be friends with you. Your actions hurt me and made me feel ______." Technology makes distancing yourself from someone more difficult, so don't leave any window open for them to hurt you even more. Unfriend / unfollow them so that you don't have to see any of their posts, or block them if they're doing things like harassing you. Don't check your ex-friend's social media accounts. You need to give yourself space from them, and checking what they post on social media might upset you. If and when you meet accidentally, stay calm and collected. If you have friends in common, it may be difficult to avoid each other. If this is the case, it's not fair to ask your friends to choose between you two. Instead, ask your friends to let you know if the ex-friend will be at a gathering, and avoid going if he or she attends. If you do see your former friend in public, keep your distance and ignore them. There is something to learn in every situation, and this is no different. Look at this outcome from a positive point of view, as opposed to a negative one. For example, you now know that this person isn't a real friend, so you don't have to let them hurt you anymore. Hopefully you've learned how to better deal with conflict and how to stand up for yourself. Learn from this experience. You should never treat a friend the way this ex-friend treated you. This goes along with the famous saying "Treat others as you wish to be treated."
Summary: Remove yourself from the relationship. Delete your friend on social media. Remain civil when you see each other. Self-reflect.

Problem: Article: If your knees feel like they need to be cracked often, and especially if you have associated pain, you should have them looked at by a doctor. Your doctor should be able to identify the problem and will give you options for treatment. While some knee popping is perfectly normal, a constant need to pop your knee could signal a problem with your cartilage being worn down, a tear in your meniscus, or developing arthritis. In many cases, treatment options will include medication, physical therapy, and, if the problem is severe, surgery. In a lot of cases, cracking in the knee occurs when the knee bones are not sitting correctly because there is excessive inflammation between them. If you can reduce this inflammation, then cracking will feel less necessary. You can take an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory, such as ibuprofen. Talk to your doctor if you think a prescription anti-inflammatory would be more effective for your condition. While it may be tempting to stop moving a knee that feels like it needs to be cracked all the time, it is important to keep it moving. Low-impact exercises that will be good for your knees include: Swimming. Bicycling. Water aerobics. Elliptical. that are hard on the knees. While some exercises are great for keeping the knees healthy and flexible, there are other exercises that can be particularly bad for knees that are already compromised. Avoid activities that create a strong impact on the knees, particularly activities that include running. If you want to continue running, at least try to give your knees time to recover between sessions. For instance, alternate your running days with days when you do a low-impact exercise like cycling.
Summary: Consult with a doctor. Take anti-inflammatory medication. Do low-impact knee exercises. Minimize activities

Problem: Article: To get the most surface area, try to slice the bread diagonally, instead of straight down. You do not need to coat both sides with olive oil. The oil will help create a "barrier" between the topping the bread, and prevent it from getting too soggy. Depending on how big your baking sheet is, and how many slices you have, you may need to make several batches. The rack should be about 4 to 5 inches (10.16 to 12.7 centimeters) from the heat source. When the edges turn golden brown, take them out. You can also toast them under a broiler for 3 minutes, turning once. For richer bruschetta, melt some butter in a large skillet. Heat the bread slices in the skillet on both sides until they are golden brown. After this point, you can start preparing the traditional tomato-basil topping, or you can use a different, more unique one.
Summary: Preheat your oven to 450F (230C). Slice a baguette into inch (1.27 centimeters) thick slices. Use a pastry brush to coat one side of each slice with olive oil. Place the slices olive oil-side-down on a baking sheet. Bake the slices on the top rack in your oven for 5 to 6 minutes. Arrange the bruschetta oily-side-up on a platter.

Problem: Article: If your veterinarian has identified a medical condition that requires special treatment, medication, or other interventions, make sure that you follow the veterinarian's instructions. If your dog's elimination problems are related to a medical condition, they will not improve until he is cured. Contact your veterinarian immediately if your dog's condition worsens or does not improve despite treatment. You can get your dog to stop eliminating inside the house by gradually introducing grass to the type of surface your dog prefers to use. For example, if your dog prefers to urinate on carpet, place a piece of carpet or a small rug in your back yard. Allow your dog to use the rug, but add a handful of grass to the carpet every day. When the carpet is completely covered in grass and your dog is still using it, remove the carpet. Your dog should be used to using a grassy surface and continue eliminating on the grass. Simple changes to your daily routine or to your dog's environment may help to ease some of his fears and anxieties. After you have identified the source of your dog's fear, you can take steps to try to eliminate or reduce it. For example, if your dog is frightened by the sound of passing cars when you take him out for a walk, try taking a quieter route or taking your walk at a time of day when there is less traffic. Some dogs just don't like to go outside when the weather is bad. You can help make the experience more tolerable for your dog by getting cold and/or wet weather gear for your dog. For example, if your dog does not like the feel of his paws in the snow, consider getting some boots for your dog to wear when you take him outside. Or, if your dog doesn't like to get wet, consider getting him a raincoat to wear when it is raining. Some dogs have multiple reasons for why they are not housebroken or why they begin eliminating in the house after years of going outside. If your dog does not respond to your housebreaking efforts and there is no medical reason for your dog's issues, you may want to consider hiring a certified professional dog trainer to help you housebreak your adult dog.
Summary:
Follow your veterinarian's instructions for treating any medical issues. Work to change your dog's surface preference to grass. Ease your dog's fear and anxiety about going outside. Consider getting cold and/or wet weather gear for your dog. Consider getting help from a certified professional dog trainer.