Problem: Article: Artificial flower wreaths last much longer than fresh flower leaves. You can keep artificial wreaths for several years if you take care of them properly. Artificial flowers can be bought at most craft stores. There are several types of artificial flowers to choose form. You can buy silk, fabric, wax, latex, and foam flowers. If you don't want to use artificial flowers, you can also buy preserved flowers. They can last as long as artificial flowers if taken care of properly. You can purchase a ready-to-use foam base from a craft store. Choose one that looks close to the size you desire the wreathe to be. Remember, that is will appear a bit larger once the wreath is completed. Measure the base or look for the dimensions on the price sticker while still in the store to make sure it is the size you are looking for. If you are using artificial flowers without stems, you can make stems with floral tape and wire. Add a piece of flower wire to the bottom of the flower and attach it with tape. Tape the entire length of the wire to create a stem. You can multiply how many flowers you have by taking apart an artificial bouquet and creating stems for each flower. It is easier to buy artificial flowers that already have stems attached. Place single flower heads or bundles of flowers around the wreath to form the design. Check that you find it pleasing before attaching the flowers permanently. You can remove the design completely before attaching, or keep the design in place as you begin attaching them to the base. If attaching single flowers, go through one type of flower at a time. For example, attach all of the roses first. Then, move on to the lilies. You can insert the flower stems directly into the foam base. Or, you can glue the flowers to the base. Use hot or white glue to attach the flowers all the way around the wreath. Floral pins can also help to keep flowers in place. Hot glue works better than white glue for a longer lasting attachment. You can make your own hanger by cutting off the top of a wire clothes hanger, gluing it on the back of the wreath, and hanging it on a nail. You can also purchase wreath hangers from a florist or craft store. Hang the wreath on the door, wall, or wherever it will appear decorative for the occasion. You can buy hangers in plastic, wire, and as suction cups.
Summary: Buy artificial flowers. Buy a foam base. Wire the flowers if necessary. Arrange the flowers. Attach the flowers. Attach a hanger.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you want your parents to let you go to a concert, it's best to create a plan many days, or even weeks, beforehand. Figure out the logistics way ahead of time so that you'll be able to answer all of your parents' questions. Having a detailed plan will make your parents feel more confident about allowing you to go, as will knowing that you've thought about it far in advance. If your parents haven't heard of the band you want to go see, tell them details about their music. What's their genre? How many people are in the band? Who is their intended audience? Even playing some of the band's music for your parents will let them get a better idea of what the concert will be like. Let them know how far away the venue is and exactly where it's located. Show them pictures of the venue, and tell them details about the inside, such as whether or not there are specific seats or general admission. If your parents are concerned about the venue being too far away, ask if one of them could drop you off at the concert and wait at a restaurant or other nearby location. Some venues offer a waiting area for parents to hang out while their kids enjoy the concert. Research more about your venue to see if this is a possibility. Depending on the type of concert, an audience can range from very mellow to a little wild. Make sure your parents, as well as yourself, understand the type of environment you'll be putting yourself in - you don't want to stray too far from your comfort zone. Sometimes things won't go exactly as planned, so it's always good to know what to do in these circumstances. Maybe your phone died, you got separated from the group, or you can't find the pickup location - whatever the issue is, discuss all of these potential scenarios with your parents so that you're all on the same page for what you should do. Memorizing or writing down your parents' phone numbers will let you call them from any phone, and agreeing on a meet-up spot with your friends if someone gets separated from the group will ensure that no one gets lost.

SUMMARY: Have a detailed plan in advance. Give your parents information about the band. Provide information about the venue to your parents. Know what type of audience you will be a part of. Have a plan for what to do in unexpected scenarios.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If you live with someone who has an overactive sex drive, then he or she may want to have sex at odd times of the day or even multiple times of the day. It is important for you to express your feelings about this behavior and set clear boundaries about when you are willing to have sex. Keep in mind that your partner may feel rejected or think that you don't like to have sex with him or her at all. Make sure that you emphasize your attraction to your partner to minimize conflict. For example, if your partner often wants to have sex in the morning when you are trying to get ready for work, explain why this is inconvenient for you. You might say something like, "I love all of the affection that you give me in the morning, but I have been late a few times because of it. I think that we need to keep these encounters to the evening when I have more time to spend with you." Or, if your partner wants to have sex multiple times every day, then you might say, "I am glad that you are attracted to me. I am attracted to you too. However, my sex drive is not as high as yours, so I can't keep having sex two or three times every day." People with high sex drives may benefit from incorporating vigorous exercise and other activities into their daily lives. If your partner does not exercise much or if he or she does not have any hobbies, then encourage your partner to do these things. For example, your partner might take up running, cycling, dancing, or swimming to provide an outlet for sexual desire and frustration. Your partner might also take up an enjoyable hobby, such as knitting, cooking, or playing an instrument. Some people might feel like it is not appropriate to masturbate when you are in a relationship, so you may need to discuss your feelings about this with your partner. If your partner is interested in having sex every day or multiple times per day, then he or she may need to masturbate once per day or every other day to control his or her sex drive. Talk to your partner about masturbating on a regular basis. For example, you might say something like, "I enjoy having sex with you, but my sex drive is not the same as yours. Would you be willing to masturbate a few times per week or more to help make up for the days that I am not in the mood for sex?" If your partner just has a high sex drive, but does not feel as though sex is a compulsion, then you may need to try some new things to satisfy your partner sexually. Although you may not be up for sex as much as your partner is, there are still ways you can satisfy his or her needs. For example, you could: Incorporate more oral sex into your lovemaking. Try out some sex toys. Watch pornography together. Try phone sex when you are apart. Some people who have overactive sex drives may use sex as a way to feel closer to their partners on an emotional level. If your partner is using sex as a way to feel emotionally close to you, try to find other ways you two can feel emotionally close other than through sex. Look for other ways to build emotional intimacy with your partner, such as: Asking about your partner's day and sharing about your day. Confiding in your partner when you have a problem or concern. Telling your partner how much he or she means to you. Going on romantic dates.
Summary:
Set boundaries. Encourage your partner to find non-sexual outlets. Tell your partner that you are okay with masturbation. Consider other ways of meeting your partner's needs. Build emotional intimacy.