Ask yourself why you want to break up with this person, and identify all of the things that make you unhappy in the relationship. Make a list of the things that bother you. Is the distance the problem, or is your partner the problem? Consider whether you can change any of these things, or whether they are simply immutable side-effects of a long-distance relationship. If you are undecided, make a list of positives and negatives: reasons to stay in the relationship, and reasons to leave it. Consider the weight of each point; one very powerful negative may negate a long list of positive aspects. Consider whether you can resolve your frustrations by talking with your partner. If you are certain that you want to break up, then gather your resolve and make a plan. If you are tired of the distance, but you still love your partner, consider talking to him or her about the future. Long-distance relationships tend to work best when there is a light at the end of the tunnel: when you and your partner are planning to close the geographical distance in the near future. If you need to bounce your thoughts off of someone, but you aren't ready to speak with your significant other about the problems in your relationship, consider seeking the advice of a close friend, family member, or counselor. Lay out your grievances and explain why you are thinking about a break-up. Ask your confidante if your reasons are reasonable. He or she may validate your thoughts or help you see your situation in a new light. If your confidante has experienced a long-distance break-up themselves, it may benefit you to ask for their advice. He or she may be able to give you valuable tips. Stop living under the shadow of a long-distance relationship. Open yourself up to the opportunities around you and consider what will make you truly happy. If you think that you want to break up with someone, giving yourself a taste of life on the single side will help you make your decision. If you begin to disconnect from your long-distance partner, and you like it, it may be the right choice for you. Try to meet new friends in your area. Consider joining a meetup group or attending free events around your city. Go exploring on your own, and don't think about the next time that you will speak with your partner. Do the things that your relationship has kept you from doing. Live for yourself and own every moment of your day. You may find that taking these steps actually gives you room to breathe in the relationship. If you've agreed upon an exclusive relationship, but you want to see other people, it may be best to break up with your partner before you move on in a romantic sense. Be respectful. If you cheat on a long-distance partner and they find out, they may be more likely to take the initiative and break up with you. However, the process may be exponentially more painful, and you will only prolong the situation. If you are considering a break-up because you are already romantically involved with another person: you will need to choose, sooner or later. The sooner you choose, the less painful it will be for everyone involved.
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One-sentence summary -- Understand your feelings. Make sure this is what you want to do. Consider talking your feelings over with a friend. Begin to move on with your life. Make a clean break.

If the stopper isn't already connected to the flange, attach it according to your product's instructions. If it's a foot lock or lift-and-turn design, either twist it clockwise by hand or secure it with a screw. Specific installation steps vary, so be sure to follow the new drain's manual. If you're installing a lever-style drain, insert the plunger and linkage into the hole in the tub wall beneath the faucet. Feed it into the overflow pipe, screw the overflow faceplate onto the opening, then screw the new drain plate onto the flange. After you've installed the new drain, close the stopper and fill about of the tub with water. Let it sit for an hour, then go back and see if any water drained. If it's around the same level as an hour prior, congratulations! You've installed your drain successfully! If the seal isn't watertight, inspect the drain flange. Make sure it's sitting flush with the tub and, if necessary, remove and reinstall it. If you've installed a lever-style drain, remove the overflow plate and linkage, and twist the linkage rod's adjuster counterclockwise to extend the plunger. Some designs aren't adjustable and include linkage rods of various lengths, so you may need to swap the rod for a longer one. If you can't find the problem on your own, you might want to consult a professional plumber. There's no need to wait to fill the tub with water after installing the drain. You can use a fixture immediately after applying plumber's putty.
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One-sentence summary -- Twist or screw on the new stopper, if necessary. Thread the linkage through the overflow hole if you have a lever drain. Add some water to the tub to test the seal.

You might not be able to find a book that addresses the child's issues, or you may not feel that the books available are appropriate to your child. You may decide to create your own story about a child facing a similar problem. You can decide if you want to write out the story, and perhaps illustrate it, or tell the story aloud to the child. Look for a bibliotherapy or writing group nearby where you can get support and assistance. Meetup.com is a great place to start looking. Think of ways the child exhibits a particular behavior or deals with a certain situation, common consequences to the child's actions, and the outcome you would like to see. Describe the child's current behavior or situation at the beginning of the story. Have the child engage in this behavior and then receive consequences for their actions. Or, the child is exposed to a new situation and doesn't know how to handle it. Describe the character's reaction to the situation. For example, "When Sally the Bunny was teased on the playground, her ears drooped and she got very quiet." Or, "Even though the teacher had already told him to raise his hand, Johnny couldn't resist shouting out the answer again. The teacher told Johnny to stay after school." The child should be able to relate to the main character's "crisis" in the story. Enter a character like parent, teacher, or someone older and respected. This character connects with the protagonist and helps them understand what they are feeling, giving them ways to change their behavior. Present a solution that you think your child would be willing to try. Give the character another opportunity to face the same situation, this time using the techniques they learned to successfully solve the problem. For example, "After talking to Miss Cabbage, Little Onion knew just what to say when the other kids at Vegetable School called her stinky. And she made sure to take a good bath in the sink that night." Your character in the story will successfully face the situation in the story using the new behavior or coping skills, and will live happily ever after! People like to be entertained, not preached at. Provide silly moments in the story and don't let it get too heavy. Remember, you want to give the child tools to deal with the issue, not leave them overwhelmed or daunted by it. Don't give the character the same name as the child. Consider making the protagonist the child's favorite animal, or give them a silly nonsense name to make the child laugh. Use language close enough to what your child hears to allow them to make the connection to their own life, just make sure you are changing it up enough so that it does not sound like the story is about them. For example, "Tommy, make your bed!" could become, "Silly Goose, make your nest!" Create a fictional place for the setting. Don't give it the same name as the child's town or school. While your story may need to contain consequences for the character's behavior, do not make the consequences so dire that you will frighten the child. For example, "Robbie behaved so badly at school that he had to miss the pizza party," would be better than, "Robbie behaved so badly that the principal locked him in the janitor's closet for the rest of the day."
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Consider writing your own story. Develop a story. Keep the story light and fictional.