In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Soak a clean nonabrasive cloth with warm water. Wipe the stain in a gentle counterclockwise motion. Use a clean soft cloth to dry the affected area. If warm water doesn't work, wet a cotton ball with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol. Rub the stain in a gentle counterclockwise motion until the stain disappears. Dry the area with a clean soft cloth. Wet the magic eraser under a stream of warm water. Wring out the excess. Rub the stain in a gentle counterclockwise motion until it vanishes. This will work for spills and circular marks from glasses and goblets. Use a clean nonabrasive cloth to dry the area. Spray the affected area with Goo Gone or a similar citrus cleaner. Make sure the label states that the product is safe for quartz. Rub the area with a clean nonabrasive cloth using gentle counterclockwise strokes. Dry the area with a clean nonabrasive cloth.
Summary: Use warm water before anything else. Remove permanent marker with rubbing alcohol. Tackle wine with a magic eraser. Remove sticky messes with citrus-based cleaner.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Sometimes losing the worst people hurts you the most. You had good times, though. They were cool, fun, and funny when you were friends. Losing them, no matter how bad things got, is going to feel like ripping off a bandage. It hurts, and it stings in the open air, but it's for the best. Your friend might not take it well. One or both of you might end up crying, begging, or flying off in rage. But whatever the current emotions, they do not erase the reasons you had for ending things. You're going to feel guilty, end of story. Just remember that, no matter how broken your relationship may have been, it's normal to feel responsible for the death of a good thing. It will pass with time. It isn't doing you or anyone else any favors. Chances are good that your friend will be angry enough for the both of you. Hurt feelings morph quickly into anger, and anger leads to doing things you'd probably rather not do. If you feel tempers rising on either side, take a step back and get out of there shortly. Like cookies on a hot tray, you'll both cool off faster when you're separated. If your former friend tends to become aggressive when confronted, you should expect verbal or even physical backlash. End things in public, and bring a friend or write a letter if you're really worried. You're going to be angry for a while if your friend hurt you. It's normal. But don't let your anger pull you to the dark side, young padawan. Once you let the friendship go, let the emotions go as well. More likely than not, it's impossible to completely break it off, especially if you still have to see the person at school or work. Passive aggression, the great weapon of slighted friends the world over, can only hurt you if you let it. Get mentally ready to deal with some mind games in the months after you cut things off. The best defense is completely ignoring the attack. If your former friend is passive-aggressive, expect back-stabbing behavior after you break off the friendship. Try and remember that it is, in the end, kind of your fault for ending things and that you shouldn't strike back. You already ended the relationship. Don't make things worse by trying to sabotage or hurt them after you've already ended it. It's nothing personal. It is just hard for people to be friends with two people who are no longer friends for each other. People will naturally gravitate toward either you or your friend because playing both sides puts them in the middle of the war they want none of. Note, however, that this is by far the most melodramatic outcome. More often than not your social group will shift a bit and move on. and stop harping on the old. Meeting new people will signal to your former friend that you have a life outside of him or her. It will also help you feel better about the friendship's end since you'll have great new people in your life. Some fresh ideas will do you good - as long as you're on the lookout for behavior similar to the friend you had to leave.
Summary: Brace yourself for the sadness of a lost friendship. Contain your anger. Prepare your defenses for incoming passive-aggression. Accept the friends who don't take your side. Meet some new people

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Since friends should accept you as you are, it's always a red flag if someone is trying to mold you into someone you're not. You aren't someone's project, so don't let them turn you into one. If you recognize the following signs your friends are trying to change you, take a break from the relationship and look for new friends: They try to get you to dress like they do. They make fun of your interests. They compare you to other people. They make you do things you don't like. They try to make decisions for you. They hide or throw away your things. They make you feel insecure. While it's okay for friends to offer constructive criticism to help each other do better, it's not okay for them to constantly criticize you. Pay attention to how your friends talk to you. Make sure they're offering you support instead of dragging you down. For instance, let's say you made a mistake in a presentation and feel embarrassed about it. A good friend will say something like, "You did great overall," or "You'll do better next time." A toxic friend might say something like, "You should have practiced more," or "Yeah, you were terrible." A good friend will prioritize you, so they'll put a lot of effort into spending time with you. Consider if it feels like you're always the one texting them, you make all the plans, and you have to pursue them to get them to hang out with you. If you're doing all the work, it might be time to find new friends. For instance, there should be a balance between you texting them to start a conversation and them texting you. Similarly, they should invite you to do things sometimes instead of you always reaching out to them. Friends want the best for each other, so your friends should celebrate your successes. However, toxic friends will get jealous and competitive. Consider how your friends react when things are going well for you. As an example, let's say you have a great new partner. Your friends should be happy for you instead of jealous that they don't have what you have. Friends want the best for each other, so your friends should support your self-improvement goals. That means they won't try to get you to engage in bad habits that you're quitting and won't undermine your goals. Consider if your friends help you improve or hamper your progress. If they're holding you back, it might be time to find new friends. For example, let's say you're trying to eat healthy. If your friends are actively trying to sabotage you, they're not being good friends. Similarly, if you're trying to stop drinking, good friends won't try to get you to go bar hopping with them. Unfortunately, your friends can sometimes try to control your emotions, which isn't fair to you. They might try to make you feel bad for them or guilty when you didn't do anything wrong. This can leave you feeling confused. If your friends make you feel emotionally manipulated, it's probably best for you to start looking for new friends. As an example, a manipulative friend might say something like, "You don't care about me anyway," to make you feel bad for them.
Summary:
Watch for signs they're trying to change you. Notice if they criticize you instead of offering support. Recognize if you're putting in all the effort. Pay attention to if they always seem jealous of you. Be cautious if they hold you back from making healthy choices. Look for signs that they're manipulating you.