Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Think about the power structure. Look for ways your partner manipulates you. Don't take responsibility for their feelings. Resist their attempts to put you down. Consider whether you both benefit from the relationship.

Answer: Your partner blaming you could be a part of a larger problem. They could be trying to manipulate you, gaining power over you and the relationship. If they do that consistently, it's likely emotional abuse, and you need to think about whether you should stay in the relationship or not. If you decide to stay, you need to start to stand up for yourself by asserting yourself in the relationship. That is, think about whether your partner uses tactics like thinking and telling you that you're always wrong to change the way you act or to gaslight you (convince you that what you know to be true is wrong). In other words, say you go to a movie, and you think that the main character was rude. Afterwards, your partner tries to convince you that you're wrong, saying things like, "The character wasn't rude; he was just standing up for himself. You just don't know how to stand up for yourself. You're weak, which is why you couldn't get along without me." Your partner is using emotional abuse to convince you that what you think or feel is wrong, with the intention of gaining control over you. In this situation, you could say, "I disagree, and I have a right to my opinion. That character called his wife a dirty name with no remorse. That's rude." Telling you you're wrong is one way of manipulating you, but you may find other ways your partner is doing that once you start looking. That is, your partner may be trying to bend you to fulfill their needs. Just identifying the ways your partner manipulates you can help you to start changing the relationship. However, once you identify those times, you can start resisting that manipulation. For example, your partner may make you feel guilty, even about things you should be enjoying. If you decide what movie to go see, your partner might say, afterwards, "Well, I'm glad you're happy, but that wouldn't have been my first choice. I mean, obviously that other movie would've been better, but you had to see that one, so I guess it's okay." You could reply, "You're not going to make me feel bad about seeing that movie. I enjoyed it, and I'm glad we went." They may also make you feel bad because of the insecurities they hold. Maybe you decide to go out one night with your friends, and your partner doesn't like it, saying, "I'm sorry, but I don't like you going out with your friends. I should be enough for you, right?" You could say in return, "It sounds like you're feeling a bit insecure about my other relationships. I do value our relationship, but I also value my friendships. I can value those friendships without devaluing our relationship." Your partner may also make you take the responsibility for the way they feel. They might say, "It's your fault that I'm angry. You didn't do this the way you should have." The only person who should be responsible for their emotions is that person. Try to refrain from apologizing for the person's emotion. Instead, you could say, "I hear that you're upset. I'm sorry I didn't do this the way you wanted, but I did try. Your anger seems misplaced. What are you really mad at?" Another way a relationship can be toxic is if your partner turns your own insecurities against you. They can use the way you feel about yourself or the world to keep you under their thumb, always staying because you feel like you're not good enough. For instance, your partner might say something like, "It's a good thing you're with me because you're getting kind of chubby. No one else would have you." You could say, "That's kind of rude. I'm proud of my body, and I won't let you shame me for it." While you can try to counter this type of talk, you should consider whether it's worth the emotional pain to stay in the relationship. When you're with someone, it should be give and take. You both should be giving to the other partner things that they need in terms of support. Now, think about your relationship. Do you receive as much as you give? Are you getting the support you need out of the relationship? If you're not, it may be time to think about ending the relationship. You can discuss this with your partner. You could say, "I feel like I give more to this relationship than I take. I have needs that aren't being met."

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Create your image. Record a demo. Create a website. Get on social media. Put your songs on music sites. Make merchandise. Make a mailing list. Be a fan.

Answer: Build a unique image that showcases your personality in a way that other people can connect with. Most rock stars have a slew of defining qualities that are specific to them. For example, Mick Jagger always wears tight, flashy clothes, sticks out his chest and explodes with energy to show he's rebellious and doesn't care what anyone thinks about him. You should define everything about your look and your attitude. Stay up to date with trends. You don't have to follow them, but you should at least know what you're choosing not to participate in. Magnify your strengths. Find out what people like about you and and highlight it. Your demo will be your calling card. You'll give it out at shows and venues so people will remember you. Make sure it's professional quality. If your demo isn't good quality, people will think you're an amateur. Make a rough recording on your own to make sure everything sounds the way you want it to. You don't want to waste expensive studio time tinkering with your song. Practice your songs with a metronome and record them to a click track to stay on rhythm. This will allow you to seamlessly add backup instruments to your demo. Keep it short. The people you'll be giving your demo to are likely very busy. Your demo should be five songs or under. Put your best song first. Hook your listener right away. Make sure your demo has a cover that reflects your personality. You'll need a personal website to showcase your music. Make sure it has plenty of pictures that show the image you wish to convey. Make sure your website looks professional. Your website should also have: A way for fans to download your music Performance dates where your fans can see you Videos of live performances if you have them A bio Contact information for people who want to hire you Get profiles on Facebook, Twitter and any other popular social networking sites. Use these profiles to showcase your personality and let people know what's going on with your music. Get your music on ReverbNation, Bandcamp, iTunes and any other site that will help you market your music. These sites are great places to get discovered by other musicians. Bandcamp even offers ways for fans to support your music with financial donations. ReverbNation offers inexpensive promotion for your music so more people can hear it. Make t-shirts, stickers, posters and anything else with your logo on them. When someone wears or uses your merchandise, they're promoting you. You want as many people to see your image as possible. Merchandise lets people know who you are before they come to your show. They'll want to see why other people like you. Whenever you play a show, encourage people to sign up for your mailing list. You'll be able to personally email them about new developments with your music. Let them know when: You have a show You have new music coming out You have a collaboration with other musicians Follow other musicians that are trying to get their music out there. They're more likely to support you if you support them as well. Download their music. Use their merchandise. Go to their shows. Do whatever you can to help other musicians succeed.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: See your vet to rule out underlying medical causes. Have your dog spayed or neutered. Ask your vet about medications to treat anxiety. Get a referral to a behavioral specialist if you need extra help.

Answer:
If your dog is urinating around the house, it may simply be marking. However, inappropriate urination can sometimes be a sign of a more serious problem, like a urinary tract infection. If you're not sure what's causing your dog's behavior, schedule a visit with your vet. Let your vet know when the behavior started and tell them if you've noticed your dog acting sick or displaying any other unusual behaviors or symptoms. Tell your vet about any recent changes in your dog's home environment or routine, such as a move or the addition of a new pet. Sexually mature dogs that aren't spayed or neutered are much more likely to mark than dogs that are fixed. If you haven't already done so, schedule an appointment with your vet to get your dog fixed as soon as possible. The earlier you neuter or spay your dog, the more likely it is that you can prevent or eliminate marking behaviors entirely. If your dog already has a habit of marking, neutering may help, but you'll probably need to combine it with training. Anxiety is a common cause of marking behaviors in dogs. While the best solution is usually to deal with the cause of the anxiety, medications can also help. Talk to your vet about giving your dog an anxiety medication to help it stay calm while you work on modifying the marking behavior. Your vet may prescribe an antidepressant medication, such as a tricyclic antidepressant or an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor), to help calm your dog and reduce marking behaviors. If other treatment approaches aren't working or you just aren't sure where to start, ask your vet to recommend an animal behaviorist. They can help you get to the root of the marking problem and suggest strategies for changing your dog's behavior. Before taking your dog straight to a behaviorist, it's a good idea to see a vet first. Not only can they recommend a reputable behaviorist, but they can help rule out possible physical problems that a behaviorist won't be able to diagnose or treat. A behaviorist can also help you determine whether your dog is truly marking or if you're seeing another type of behavior problem, such as submissive urination or poor housetraining.