Empathetic listening is also known as "active listening" or "reflective listening." It refers to a way of listening and responding that seeks above all to understand the person who is speaking to you. This is perhaps the most important conversational skill you can cultivate. Not only will this make conversation with your girlfriend flow more easily and naturally, it will make her feel truly seen and heard, increase her trust in you, and bring the two of you closer together. In a healthy relationship, there should be equal conversational space for both of you. That said, sometimes one of you will need more attention or support than the other. An empathetic listener is willing to let the other person dominate the conversation when he or she needs to, without inserting his or her own ego. You can't fake this, so don't try. It can be easy to get so lost in trying to think of things to say that you forget to really listen. This spells the death of empathy. Let her say what she needs to, and listen without interrupting. Often this can be as simple as telling her, "That sounds really hard. I know how important your dog was to you." This lets her know that you are listening and that you feel for her, while giving her plenty of space to continue sharing. If she just told you a story about a fight she had with her friends, avoid saying something like, "It sounds like your friends are real jerks. They don't appreciate how great you are." This may seem like a supportive way to respond, but the truth is that she loves her friends, and your harsh judgment of them will ultimately come back to haunt you. Try responding with something more like, "It sounds like you felt really disrespected by the way they spoke to you." This validates the way she's feeling, without pointing fingers of blame or offering advice she didn't ask for. Use phrases like, "Tell me more about it," "I'd like to hear more about that," "How did that feel?" or "What did you do then?" to encourage her to keep sharing.
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One-sentence summary -- Try to understand her. Focus on her. Pay genuine attention. Make open-ended, non-judgmental responses that demonstrate you were listening. Reflect her feelings back to her. Invite her to continue.

In order for you to install Windows 10, your Windows 10 installation file must be loaded onto a disc or flash drive, and the disc or flash drive must be inserted into your computer. If you haven't yet downloaded the Windows 10 installation tool, follow the instructions from this Microsoft support page: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10 Either click the Windows icon in the bottom-left corner of the screen, or press the Win key. This is the circle with a line through its top that's in the bottom-left corner of the Start window. It's in the pop-up menu above the power icon. Doing so will restart your computer. This key may also be a different keymost computers will display a message on startup that says "Press [key] to enter setup" or something similar, so look for this message when your computer restarts to confirm the key you should press to access the BIOS. Consult your computer's manual or online support page to confirm your computer's BIOS key. You'll use the arrow keys to select it. The Boot tab may instead say Boot Options, depending on your computer's manufacturer. You have a couple of options here: For a USB flash drive, select the Removable Devices option. For a disc installation, select the CD-ROM Drive option. Once either Removable Devices or CD-ROM Drive is at the top of the list, your computer will select your choice as its default boot option. On some computers, you'll instead press one of the function keys (e.g., F5) to navigate an option up to the top of the menu. The key will be listed on the right side of the screen. You should see a key prompt (e.g., F10) at the bottom of the screen that correlates to "Save and Exit"; pressing it should save your settings and restart your computer. You may have to press Enter to confirm the changes. Once your computer finishes restarting, you'll see a window here with your geographical data. You're now ready to begin setting up your Windows 10 installation.
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One-sentence summary -- Make sure your Windows 10 installation media is connected. Open the Start menu. Click the power icon. Click Restart. Press and hold Del or F2 to enter setup. Navigate to the Boot tab. Select a device from which to boot. Press the + key until your boot option is first. Save your settings. Wait for your computer to restart.

When it comes to choosing jewelry and shoes, base your selections around your dress. Not just the color of the dress you want to go beyond that. Look for options that suit the style of your dress. A particular necklace may look gorgeous in the case, but clash with your dress. For instance, if you decide on a vintage-looking gown, you don't want to wear modern jewelry with it. You'll want to pick things that have a vintage flair, to coordinate with the dress style. Focus on achieving an overall look, rather than finding individual pieces that you like that may or may not end up looking good together. Traditionally, prom couples coordinate their ensembles by choosing matching and complimentary accessories to tie their look together as a unit. Find out the color of your date's dress in plenty of time to find your accessories. Choose a long tie, bow tie, and/or cummerbund that match your date's dress as closely as possible. You can also have your date provide her dress to a tailor, who can then dye your accessories to match hers almost exactly. If you aren't able to match your date's dress, go with neutral choices that match your tux or suit. Long tie or bow tie? The bow tie is the traditional choice, especially with a tuxedo. If you go with a suit, opt for a long tie instead. Don't accessorize with something that doesn't immediately make you feel pretty or handsome when you put it on. Accessories are meant to accent and highlight your ensemble and you. Select them with care and be very choosy. If you're hitting your prom solo or just don't want to match your date, consider coordinating with your prom theme. This will visually tie your look and ensemble in with the whole night, rather than a particular person. If you are going with a group, consider coordinating your looks as a unit. Yes, your shoes should be totally awesome, but they also need to be relatively comfortable to wear. Prom isn't just standing around you'll be dancing, getting in and out of cars, and navigating obstacles. If you choose your shoes based on looks alone, you may end up being miserable on prom night because you can't dance in them, or because they are squeezing your feet too tightly. Try them on before you buy them and walk around the store until you get a sense of how they'll perform on prom night. Be honest with yourself! If you love them but it's obvious that the heels are too high for you, keep looking. You'll find the right pair eventually. On prom night, when you're cutting a rug on the dancefloor and having a blast, you'll be glad you took the extra time to find the right shoes. Don't be afraid to try something that you normally wouldn't wear. It's prom, so live the fantasy a little! For instance, maybe you find a breathtaking tiara that perfectly mirrors your dress and hairstyle. Or maybe it's an unusual set of cufflinks to go with your tux or suit. Ordinarily you'd never wear a tiara or those particular cufflinks, but it's prom night! If it looks good on you, then rock it. Make sure to get a few opinions before you commit to anything unusual. You want to stand out, but not for the wrong reasons.
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Coordinate with your dress. Coordinate with your date. Choose items that you really love. Consider coordinating with your prom theme. Select shoes that you can walk in. Try something unusual.