Article: Just because you want to rebuild trust with someone doesn't mean she wants to participate. You must respect a person's boundaries. It doesn't necessarily mean that you will never have the chance, just not at the present. Test the waters before you start any process that involves another person. It takes two willing participants. You can say things like, "I know this is a difficult thing to talk about, but I'd really like to ask you if you would be willing to let me earn back your trust. I understand if it is too soon, or if you don't ever want to see that happen. I just want to know." Prepare yourself for a "yes" and a "no" because it could go either way. Many people react to a breach in trust by emotionally shutting down and putting up their guard. If you are the one trying to earn the trust, you will need to be open to the emotions that come with it. It won't be easy, but it is essential. Being vulnerable can be uncomfortable, but staying open to all the emotions will deepen your ability to manage life. You can tell her, "All I'm asking you to do is be open to the idea. I don't expect your heart to be open and ready to deal with me right now. I just need a clarification that you might consider being open." If she says she is open to the idea, thank her for allowing you the opportunity to make things better. Timing and tone are everything when it comes to apologizing. Apologies cannot occur too quick after the incident, or too delayed. She may not be ready to hear you say, "I'm sorry" because she may view it as insincere and designed to quickly sweep your actions under the rug. Assessing if she is ready to hear it. If you wait too long you may sense additional hostility or possibly a lot of silence. You don't want to be perceived as unapologetic, and forgetting or avoiding making an apology will never win you points. You are the one that has to earn her trust, not the other way around. You're right. It isn't an even playing field, but you can earn that balance back with effort and time. Put your ego aside and work harder than you ever have. It will be worth it to repair the damage to the relationship with your friend, loved one, or work colleague. If you are texting or e-mailing an apology remember that your tone may come across as one-dimensional. Use additional words surrounding the "I'm sorry" for example, "I wish you could hear my voice tell you I'm sorry. You would hear that I am so sad and upset that I've caused things to go the way that they have. I know saying sorry isn't enough, but please know that I am truly sorry. I would really like to know if you will accept my apology." Awaiting the response will be hard, but once you get it you will know what to do next. The process of forgiveness must work its way through both parties. You will need to forgive yourself for any wrongdoing, which will allow you to release any self-hatred or shame you might have. The person who felt the brunt of a betrayal will have a hard time forgiving the person who did her wrong. Focus on the notion that forgiveness is possible and is essential to earning back trust. Allowing yourself to forgive someone might not happen without a severe struggle. Forgiving yourself or someone else will allow resentment to dissolve. As was once said, "Resentment is like you drinking poison expecting the other person to die." It is damaging to your body and soul the longer you hold on to it. Do not expect anyone to "forget" what happened even if the saying is, "Forgive and forget." Everyone needs to remember what happens to avoid making the same mistakes. When two people or parties have been at odds, there is a lot of ice that has formed around the relationship and needs to be broken. Collectively, everyone involved must let go of their hesitation to approach the conflict. It is that feeling of, "Okay, now that we're all here for the right reason, let's work this out." This feeling of relief is like an exhale that lets everyone take the next breath and move forward. There's no reason to attempt to earn back respect if you're not sure everyone is committed. Are you serious or not? Are you just afraid to lose the relationship with the person because you view her as a possession? Are you afraid of losing and you want to win? Or worse, are you addicted to questionable behaviors such as infidelity, stealing, or eating someone's lunch out of the company refrigerator? Ask yourself if you are ready for the journey. If you are trying to earn someone's trust back ask her, "Are we both agreeing to work toward rebuilding the trust that I have damaged?" Somehow by saying it out loud you both come to a place that feels like a new start. You need to be able to read the signs. If you feel like you have done your due diligence and the person is not cooperating, then it may be time to move on. You may feel extremely desperate, and may even beg the person. If you feel like you're hitting your head against the wall, it is usually a sign that a shift needs to happen. Step back and observe the situation. It may be time to walk away, so walk.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Approach with caution. Be open. Begin with apologies. Forgive. Clear the air. Be certain. Know when to leave it alone.

Problem: Article: If you try cleaning Saffiano purses or business bags while they have things in them, the shifting contents could make it difficult to apply the cleaning agent of your choice. To avoid this, remove everything from your bag and lay it flat on a table or other flat surface before cleaning. If you're not using your bag, put some rolled up old t-shirts or even bunched-up newspapers inside the bag so it doesn't collapse on itself. If the Saffiano leather sits unused for too long, the lines which develop when it settles might become difficult or impossible to work out. A dust bag should have come with your purse or business bag when you purchased it. The dust bag is the case in which you should store your bag when you're not using it regularly. This way, it will be protected from collecting dust and dirt, or getting anything yucky spilled on it. Place your Saffiano leather purse in its dust bag then store it in the closet or beneath your bed. If you lost or didn't get a dust bag, just store it in an empty pillowcase and roll the case up at the end before stashing it somewhere safe.
Summary: Empty everything from your bag. Add filler to preserve the bag's shape. Use a dust bag for protection.

Washing your hands before you handle a bearded dragon will reduce the risk of passing any germs or illnesses on to the dragon. You may also consider wearing gloves; this has the added benefit of protecting your hands from the dragon's rough skin. It is important that your actions around the beardie are calm and deliberate. If the beardie is stressed, it will not be comfortable being held. If the beardie is in a cage or enclosure, you will have to slowly reach in, but do not attempt to reach from above; bearded dragons have sensory nerves on top of their heads that will interpret your reach as an attack. Do not interrupt the bearded dragon while it is eating. Do not back a beardie up in a corner, as it will feel threatened. Do not tease the lizard with your finger, as it might think it's a worm and chomp! This will allow the dragon to become accustomed to your hand and feel comfortable. When the bearded dragon has blinked or closed its eyes, it is calm enough to pick up. A beardie shows anger or stress by making his chin go black, and if he's very angry his chin is black and puffed up. If you see this, then it's best to back off as the beardie is not in the right frame of mind to be picked up. Again, remember not to approach your beardie from above, as holding your hand above their head or eyes will trigger their predatory instincts.
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Wash your hands. Approach the lizard slowly until you are able to touch it. Pet the bearded dragon gently.