Article: It is important to share how you feel about your parents' perspective. If your parents disapprove of interracial dating, let them know that you wish they were more open-minded. Some parents may have legitimate concerns about the cultural compatibility of you and your partner. Listen closely to what your parents have to say and answer thoughtfully. Ensure your parents that you have and will continue to think about their point of view. Explain to them, "Thank you for your opinion. I appreciate your honesty and I will carefully consider what you've said." Remind them that every relationship has challenges, and that you and your partner love each other and are willing to work through any issues that arise. Remind racist parents of all the good things about your partner. Say, for instance, "I care deeply for my partner. Their race does not define them. I'm sorry you can't see that." Avoid emotional outbursts. It's okay to be angry or frustrated if your parents are unwilling to accept you dating outside your race. However, it is important to keep the discourse civil. Be patient and avoid yelling, name-calling, and violence. If you feel your temper rising, breathe in slowly through your nose for three seconds, then exhale through your mouth for five seconds. This simple breathing exercise will help you relax. Sometimes it's best to be patient and allow your parents time to process the information that you're dating outside your race. Excuse yourself or end the conversation politely if you feel it is not productive. You can always come back to the topic with your parents later. Say, "I'm going to excuse myself from this conversation for the moment. Perhaps we can resume at a later time." Your parents might ask, "What will people think about me if you're in an interracial relationship?" They might also suggest that you should be dating within your own race, or that you're doing something wrong by dating someone of another race. Stand up against these insinuations and old-fashioned attitudes by reminding them that there are many wonderful people of all races. Explain that the important thing to do when looking for a partner is identifying how the person acts and treats you. For instance, you could say, "I know and love my partner, and they treat me well. These things are important. My partner's race is not." Don't let your parents use other people's attitudes (or their own) to make you feel guilty about your relationship. If they are worried that their friends or neighbors will shame them because of your dating preferences, suggest that they ditch those friends. Assure your parents that your interracial relationship is not intended to hurt them, and is not an act of rebellion. Say, "My relationship is only intended to enrich my life and the life of my partner. It is not meant as a slight against you."
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Respond to your parents. Stay calm. Don't let your family make you feel guilty.

Problem: Article: When you stop doing addictive sexual activities, you might have excess energy. Try healthy activities like exercising or other forms of recreation. If one activity is not stimulating enough, try something else. Keep searching for ways to keep yourself occupied. Here are a few ideas: Write daily in your journal. Take music lessons or join a choir or band. Take an art class or draw, paint, or sculpt at home. Take up a new hobby that requires physical exertion, such as woodworking. Try stress reduction activities like yoga or tai chi. Do activities that get your heart racing like caving or parachuting. As you disengage from addictive behaviors, reengage with loved ones. Your partner, best friends, children, parents, and siblings can support you. Focus on repairing relationships that need to be fixed and nurturing those that have faltered. The more you invest in people around you, the less you will need sex as an escape mechanism. Overcoming sexual addiction doesn't mean you must stop having sex forever. Instead, it means that you don't allow compulsive behaviors to control you. You feel in charge of your sexual behaviors, and happy and fulfilled by them instead of guilty or ashamed. Your therapist can help you work toward this. You may even find that a therapist with specific training in sexual health issues can be useful in teaching you ways to develop a healthy attitude toward sex. Explore what you like about sex. When you're addicted to sex, you may do things that you don't even really enjoy doing because they feed your compulsion. Take some time to explore what you actually enjoy about sex. What makes you feel valued as a sexual partner? What feelings do you enjoy inspiring in others? Try to consider sex as a part of a healthy life, rather than its own "forbidden fruit" or something to hide or be ashamed of. Someone with a problem overeating won't simply stop eating food; similarly, you do not have to simply stop having sex. You just want to learn a healthier way of integrating it into your overall life. Recovery will take time. You probably will experience cravings for addictive sex. It is fine to have sex with an intimate partner, but having a one-night stand or watching porn could return your addiction. Be open with your therapist and family about your struggles. Keep your mission statement in mind and remember you can repair damaged relationships and fix financial problems. If you relapse, reflect on what went wrong. Try to avoid the triggers that caused the relapse. Overall, do not give up. Keep pushing forward. If you relapse, review your journal. Read your mission statement and remind yourself why you want to recover. Stay fully engaged in therapy and your support group. After you accomplish some of your goals, take time to celebrate how far you have come. If you go a month without exhibiting addictive behavior, acknowledge your achievement with a treat. For example, visit a favorite restaurant, tour a museum, or purchase a new clothing item. Celebrate how far you have come. Set a new goal to work towards.
Summary: Replace addictive sex with healthy energy outlets. Rely on your strongest relationships. Work toward a healthy relationship with sex. Stay focused on your goal. Celebrate your accomplishments.

One way to stay informed about fashion trends is by paying attention to what merchandise stores are selling. Watch what the mannequins are wearing. Retailers translate more inaccessible styles from high-end designers into wearable every day clothes. Being informed about what stores are selling can give you a sense of what's "in." It may be helpful to shop more frequently and buy fewer things at once. This will allow you to be aware of trends and make sure you are only buying things you love. . Don't feel pressure to buy something every time you go shopping. Make an informed purchase by taking time to look around and by doing research online. Force yourself to explore new stores. You may not think a certain brand is your style, but it will help broaden your fashion education! When you find an item you like, think about of two other items in your wardrobe that you can pair it with. That way, you will have a wardrobe full of clothes that you actually wear. You can explore fashion trends without braving a busy mall. Online retailers allow you to explore new merchandise quickly and easily. Sign up for emails from your favorite stores. Many brands send out email blasts when they have new inventory and styles.
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Go window shopping. Change your shopping habits. Explore online shopping.