Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Avoid assuming the worst. Think about whether your circumstances have changed. Consider accepting the relationship as it is. Talk to the person about where you stand.

Answer: It's easy to take things personally, but your friend's distant behavior might not actually have anything to do with you. They might be busy with family obligations, dealing with health problems, or overloaded at work or school. Find out what's going on before you assume they don't like you anymore. It can be hard to maintain a friendship when the situation that brought you together changes. If you and your friend don't have much in common anymore, they may prefer to move on, instead of trying to force a connection. For instance, if you bonded with a friend over the fact that your kids went to the same school, you might lose touch with each other once your kids are at separate colleges. You may have to think about new ways of maintaining your relationship if the circumstances have changed. For example, you can have phone or video chat dates with each other if you live far apart. It's normal for people to grow apart over time, but that doesn't mean you have to end the friendship completely. Think about whether you can accept and enjoy this friendship for what it is, even if you wish you were closer to the other person. For instance, maybe you can stay on good terms with this person and see them a few times a year, even if you're not best friends anymore. Work on making some new friends to ease the sting of downgrading a close friend to an acquaintance. It's okay to take a short break from the friendship so that you can come to terms with the change. If you don't know why your friend is distancing themselves from you, ask them what's going on. Be polite and non-confrontational. Let them know that you can handle an honest answer. Say something like, "I've noticed that we don't talk much anymore, and I was wondering what changed. Do you still want to be friends?" If the person tells you they want to end the friendship, accept it as gracefully as you can. You can't force someone to be friends with you. If the person says they want to keep being friends, but they continue to ignore you, it may be best for you to move on and spend more time with other people.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Learn to stand up for yourself. Make it clear you are just friends. Remember your life is your own.

Answer: Due to gender norms and the sometimes unhealthy social environments in schools, don't be surprised if you find others being unsupportive of your friendship or actively teasing you about it. If other kids accuse you of being in a romantic relationship or otherwise tease you about your friendship, practice some basic comebacks such as, "He's a friend who happens to be a boy, so what?" If you don't get worked up about it, eventually other kids will get tired of teasing you and leave you and your friend alone. You may find pressure to turn your friendship into a romantic relationship but stick to what you want. Even adults may inadvertently pressure you by asking questions such as, "Is he cute?" Let them know that you are not interested in his physical attributes and emphasize that you are just friends. One study has shown that boys and girls often have a hard time maintaining their relationships because they are pressured to make it romantic or sexual. If your boy friend starts pressuring you to turn the friendship into a relationship, make it clear that you are only interested in him platonically. If he stops being your friend after that, then he never was really your friend to begin with and you'll find other people who won't pressure you into something you don't want. At the end of the day, you make your own decisions about who you want to spend time with and how you want to live your life. Keeping this in mind will help you develop a stronger sense of self and not be overly affected by other people's opinions.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Dress appropriate and nicely, as it shows respect. Follow your school's dress code, keeping in within the boundaries. If you add accessories to your clothing, follow the rule:

Answer: Avoid wearing clothes that are too small or too big. If you have a uniform, wear it neatly, tucking in your shirt and making sure it looks fine. Be grateful that the school board was willing to allow you to wear your own clothes, and know that they could have made you wear a uniform instead. look in the mirror before you leave and remove one item.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Remove the skin of the pineapple. Cut the pineapple into small pieces. Blend the pineapple chunks. Squeeze in the lemon juice. Mix in the sugar. Bring the pectin and water to a boil in a saucepan. Combine the pectin and the pineapple mixture.

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Before cutting into the pineapple, give it a rinse in the sink. Then, Peel a Pineapple by laying it on its side and cutting off the top and the very bottom. Set the pineapple upright and slice off the outside skin in strips. Slice the pineapple into small, 1 inch cubes. You don't have to be precise, as you will be blending the pineapple. Just make sure that the pieces are small enough to put in a food processor or blender. Cut out any little knots or seeds that you may come across while cutting the pineapple. Drop the pineapple pieces into a blender or food processor. Blend until the pineapple reaches a smooth, somewhat pulpy consistency. Remove any seeds or rough pieces from the mixture. Wash the two lemons and cut them in half. Either in a lemon juicer or by hand, squeeze the lemon juice into the pineapple mixture. Stir with a spoon. Pour the five cups of sugar into the pineapple mixture. Stir thoroughly so that the sugar is fully incorporated into the pineapple and dissolves. Let the mixture sit for fifteen minutes or so. Combine one packet of pectin and one cup (240 ml) of water in a small saucepan, then bring the mixture to a boil on medium heat. Boil for one minute, then remove the saucepan from the stove. Pectin is a fruit extract that helps to thicken and bind jams and jellies. Different varieties of pectin sometimes call for different amounts of water to be added. Check and follow the instructions on your packet if you are supposed to use a different amount of water than one cup. Pour the pectin into the pineapple mixture and stir for one minute. You should notice that the mixture has thickened considerably and has a more jam-like texture than before. The jam is now ready to be canned or to be eaten once it has cooled down!