If the person doesn't look like he or she is preparing to hug you, then you may want to back off. If either of you requested the hug, then make the person you're hugging feel safe. Act as though the two of you are the only people who matter at the moment. The best way to judge how tightly or loosely to hug is to let whomever you're hugging indicate what they want by how hard they squeeze. If they are soft, be soft back; if they like bear hugs and squeeze tightly, hug back the same way. A hug is a powerful way to communicate that you care for another person, as it can feel great and improve the other person's mood. Ending the hug too early may make both of you feel awkward. If you feel comfortable, go along with it and hug until the other person lets go or loosens his or her hold.
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One-sentence summary -- Hug only when the person you want to hug extends his or her arms. Be welcoming when you hug. Avoid hugging the person too tightly. Hold the hug for a moment before letting go. Know when to give a long, loving hug, especially if the person is feeling upset or down.

Q: You may think that you should eliminate your ex from your thoughts altogether. However, this strategy can very easily backfire. If you try to force yourself not to think about something, you'll only think about it more. Instead of trying not to think about your ex altogether, limit the time you spend thinking of them. This is a more sustainable strategy. Choose a certain time in the day where you can thoughts of your ex out of your system. You could, for example, think about your ex for half an hour every morning. If you're having trouble coming up with memories, try listening to a song or thinking about a movie the two of you loved. Writing down some of your thoughts in a journal can also help you work through your feelings and process what happened. After this, try to avoid thinking about your ex for the rest of the day. If thoughts creep back in, say something to yourself like, "I've already thought about this today. I can save these thoughts for tomorrow." If you're reeling from the loss of a first love, you may be prone to catastrophic thinking. For example, you may think things like, "I'll never love anyone again" or "I'll never be happy again." When you catch yourself engaging in such thoughts, stop and challenge them. No two relationships are alike. You're right to think you'll never feel exactly the same way again. However, this does not mean you'll never love or be happy again. Be realistic. Most people do not end up with their first love. Think about your parents, friends, or other family members. They probably all experienced the loss of a first love, but ended up in healthy relationships later on. Be specific. For example, if you find yourself thinking that you will never find love again, replace that thought with something like, "If I start dating again when I'm ready, I'll almost certainly find love again. It's very unlikely that I'll end up alone." Remind yourself that, while things are difficult now, in all likelihood you will love again and be happy again, even if it takes time. Talk to a trusted friend, family member, or counselor about the thoughts you are having. They can help you gain perspective and challenge unrealistic thoughts. Remind yourself of what you have going for you right now. Think about things like your friends circle, job, interests, and passions. While you may not have the romance you want right now, there's a lot in the present to focus on. Do things to keep you grounded in the present. Take up a new hobby. Join a club. Volunteer somewhere. Join a gym. Anything that can keep you in the present moment can help. New memories can help you get over the past. Taking concrete steps towards making new, better memories can help you let go of your ex. It's important to take time to practice mindfulness and reflect on your feelings and thoughts in the moment. However, it's a good idea to balance these moments of introspection with activities that distract you and help you focus on other things. It's very difficult to think positive when you're not caring for yourself. You may find it hard to sleep, exercise, or eat right after heartbreak. However, you need to keep up with basic self-care. This will allow you to stay strong and avoid negative thinking. In addition to sleeping and eating right, give yourself treats. Do not be afraid to baby yourself slightly after a breakup. Have a night out with your friends. Order takeout. Go for a long walk or bike ride. Watch a movie you love. Ask a trusted friend or family member to check in on you now and then and gently remind you to take care of yourself, or to get you out of the house from time to time if you're spending too much time alone. Remember that it's okay to ask for help when you are dealing with sadness or loss. Sometimes it can be helpful just to talk to a supportive friend on the phone for a little while. Talking about your feelings can help you work through them. If you feel guilty about leaning on friends or family, make a commitment to being there for them in the same way when and if the time comes.
A: Limit time spent thinking of your ex. Watch for unrealistic thought patterns. Focus on the present. Practice self-care. Reach out to your support system.

Article: Pull your support hand in close to your body (touching your stomach is a great place). Your firing hand moves up above your pistol grip and back down on it to get a good firing grip on the gun (while in the holster). Release any retention system you may have.
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Article: Adobe Illustrator is a professional image creation program, and is the easiest way to create vector images from JPG files. If you don't have access to Illustrator, see the next section for instructions on using the free GIMP and Inkscape utilities. You can do this by clicking the menu in the upper-right corner and selecting "Tracing." You'll see the "Image Trace" panel appear. You can do this from the File menu or by dragging and dropping the file. The tracing options in the Image Trace panel will become active. This will allow you to see what the different settings will do before applying them, but it will increase the time between making changes. There are five preset buttons along the top of the panel, and more presets available in the drop-down menu. The top row of buttons include the following presets: Auto Color - Creates a stylized set of colors based on the original colors. High Color - Attempts to recreate all of the original colors. Low Color - Creates a simplified version of the original colors. Grayscale - Replaces colors with shades of gray. Black and White - Reduces colors to black and white. Images converted to vectors don't usually show well with all of their natural colors, so you'll get a better result by reducing the number of colors used. This will lead to a "flatter" look for the image. This will reveal more detailed controls for the trace. Moving the slider to the left makes the paths looser, while sliding it to the right makes the paths tighter. A looser path will lead to smoother edges. Moving the slider to the left will make the corners rounder, which will lead to a smoother image. The Noise slider determines what groupings of pixels are considered "noise" and not included in the trace. This can help straighten lines and smooth out rough spots. Illustrator will then perform the tracing action, which may take a few moments to complete. This will convert your tracing object into actual vector paths, and will replace your JPG image with the vector. Once you're finished with the tracing, you can export the finished image as a vector file. Click the File or Illustrator menu and select "Save As." Save a copy as an .ai file. This will let you easily re-open the file in Illustrator and make more edits. Select a vector format from the "Save As Type" menu. These include SVG (webpage) and PDF (print). Do not save the file as PNG or JPG, as these are not vector formats.
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Open Adobe Illustrator. Switch to the "Tracing" workspace. Add the JPG image that you want to convert to your artboard. Select the image on your artboard. Check the "Preview" box in the Image Trace panel. Try one of the presets in the Image Trace panel. Use the color slider to adjust color complexity. Expand the "Advanced" section of the Image Trace panel. Use the "Paths" slider to adjust how close the path follows the pixels. Use the "Corners" slider to adjust how rounded your corners will be. Use the "Noise" slider to reduce bleeds. Click "Trace" when you're satisfied. Click the "Expand" button. Export the image as a vector file.