If you're new to slap bass techniques, it's best to practice the basic slapping motion before you start playing the instrument. Familiarize yourself with the new form, and internalize the slap techniques before you start attempting new licks. To play slap bass, hold your fingers in a loose fist and stick your thumb up. Your playing hand will maintain this position whenever you play slap bass. With your thumb still extended up, practice turning your wrist several times, as though you were turning a doorknob. Focus on turning your wrist while keeping the rest of your arm still. When you play slap bass, your sound should come entirely from this basic rotating motion. Flick your thumb in a smooth motion back and forth as an extension of the rotating motion in your wrist. When you play, this turning-and-flicking motion will allow your thumb to hit and bounce off the strings. This causes the strings to bounce off the bass frets, producing the "slap" sound. While you're starting out, you'll want to use your non-dominant hand to stabilize the instrument. Later, you'll use this hand to incorporate damping techniques. In general, you should be holding your bass as you normally would.
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One-sentence summary -- Practice your form before you pick up the bass. Form a loose "thumbs up" fist with your dominant hand. Rotate your hand from the wrist and forearm. Practice flicking your thumb. Rest your non-dominant hand on the neck of the bass.

You need to temper the next set of ingredients. Tempering is the process of gradually heating up the ingredients from room temperature to prevent the mixture from curdling unnecessarily when mixed with the other ingredients. To start, place the black mustard seeds in the pan. When the seeds start to pop or crackle, add the urad dal, curry leaves, red chilies, and green chilies. Stir continuously as you saute over a medium flame for about a minute. Make sure the coriander and curry leaves are chopped finely. Chop the green chili into big pieces. You can also add the ginger into the saute instead of adding it later if you want. After sauteing the ingredients, immediately pour them over the bowl of rice. Take out the chilies after you have mixed the tempered ingredients into the rice. After stirring in the tempered items, add the ginger, cashews, and cilantro. Mix well. Make sure the cashews are finely chopped. You can also garnish curd rice with fruit. Add pomegranates, seedless green grapes, pineapple pieces, coconut, apple, raisins, or chopped mango. You can also add vegetables, such as carrots and cucumbers. You can serve the rice hot or cold. This dish works great at the end of a meal. South Indian pickles compliment this dish very well. Chill the leftovers. This makes a great lunch to take to work the next day.
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One-sentence summary -- Heat oil in a pan. Pour over the rice. Add the remaining ingredients. Serve.

If you two regularly break up and get back together, then the relationship might not be very serious or worthwhile. But if he tries to work through problems rather than throwing in the towel, then he is committed to you. Though there are some couples who become serious after the first date, this is the exception and not the rule. If you have been dating for six months or longer, then you might have a serious boyfriend on your hands. If it has been shorter, give it some time before getting too serious. If you two have a bedtime routine or set date nights with one another, then your guy might be serious about you. Having you incorporated into his daily schedule is a big deal! Have his past partners met his mom or are you the only one to do so? Are you his longest relationship? How many others has he loved in the past? If you find that you are one of few to hear "I love you" from him or meet his mother, then he's probably head over heels for you!
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One-sentence summary -- Consider whether you have broken up in the past. Reflect on how long you've been dating. Determine if you have a set routine. Consider past relationships.

Read about the illness online or in books. When appropriate, talk to their doctor to understand your family member's unique experience. It's also a good idea to talk to them about it, if they're comfortable sharing. You can find resources online, in your local library, or in your local bookstore. Let them know that you're there for them and want to them to take the time to get better. In some cases, they may be managing or dealing with their symptoms throughout their entire life, with frequent relapses. Let them know that you will be there for them. Talk to their doctor and/or social worker, when appropriate. Tell your loved one that you'd like to help with their treatment plan, if they feel comfortable. You could say, "I love you and want you to feel better. If you feel comfortable, I'm happy to read over your treatment plan and help in any way I can." It will likely be necessary for you to confront issues at times. When you must address a problem, always frame it using "I" rather than "you" statements. This makes your comments about you, not them. For example, "I feel threatened when you throw things in frustration. I would feel safer if you worked with your therapist to reduce those urges." Don't say, "You always throw stuff and scare me! You need to stop!" Many patients spend their whole lives managing their illness. Even with treatment, they may still experience symptoms. Don't push them to "act normal" or take on responsibilities. This could cause conflict in the relationship, lead to a setback or worse, both. Sharing your experiences with people in a similar situation can help you cope better. Not only will they listen to you, they may also have helpful advice. You may also be able to learn more about your loved one's condition. Ask the doctor or treatment facility for a recommendation. Call local mental health centers to look for groups, or search online. For example, you may be able to join a local chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). If possible, find an open support group that you and your loved one can attend together.
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Learn about their illness. Support their recovery efforts. Speak in "I" statements when discussing issues in the relationship. Manage your expectations for the person's recovery. Join a support group.