Let your partner know exactly how you feel, and that you've decided not to have sex. Don't try and hide your decision or act ashamed -- you have the right to do as you want with your body. Getting this out in the open early allows your partner to talk about their own boundaries and desires, even if they conflict with yours. Choose a time to talk before sexual tension starts up so that the talk isn't clouded by lust or desire. If your partner is angry, upset, or tries to convince you to change your mind, they may not have your best interests at heart. You want to be with a partner who accepts you and your decisions. "I've decided to wait until marriage for sex, and I wanted to find out together how we can make that work." "I really enjoy spending time with you, and I've decided I want to wait on sex for a while as our relationship grows." One of the biggest benefits of waiting is that you get to know each other without pressure to perform sexually. You must build your relationship on trust and communication, not physical lust, in order for it to succeed. So take the time to talk together daily. Find hobbies you both share and go do them, and take the time to eat dinner together whenever possible. This will help you get a better idea of your partner without being blinded by sex, ultimately helping you decide if sex is right with them in the future. Hand holding, kissing, romantic touching, and snuggling are all great ways to maintain a physical spark without sex. There are plenty of ways to enjoy each other's company that don't involve going all the way. Find things that feel good and enjoy them without feeling like you need to escalate things. Small things, like holding hands and hugging, are much more meaningful when taken slowly. If your partner continually makes passes at you or questions your decision to wait, they may not be respecting your choices. You should never stay with someone who makes your feel sad, angry, or guilty for deciding to wait. This is often a passive-aggressive plays to get you to have sex. You and your partner need to work together to build your relationship without sex. If your partner isn't doing their share you should find someone who is willing to respect your desires. A date at your house, alone, watching a movie in bed is not going to make avoiding temptation any easier. Even if you've decided to wait, there will be sexual tension between you and your significant other, but you can minimize it: Have dates in public. Move to separate rooms or beds late in the night, and avoid sleepovers. Find activities together instead of simply "hanging out." Keep your relationship active. New research is finding out that relationships that wait to have sex are often much stronger, and lead to longer and happier couples. There is no magic number of days to wait. However, make sure that you like and love the person before sex to avoid confusing situations or realizations the morning after. Some benefits of waiting include: Time to know one another. Great respect and emphasis on small acts (hand-holding, kissing, etc.) Avoid confusing lust for love.
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One-sentence summary -- Be upfront about your boundaries. Focus on becoming better friends, and thus better partners. Find the physical connections that you feel comfortable with. Make sure you are both working together to wait. Avoid tempting scenarios and situations. Know that waiting together will make you stronger.

Q: Pet your cat when it approaches you. Never corner the cat or force its attention to you. Stroke the cat under its chin, on its back, or behind its ears. Rub it methodically and gently or knead its fur. Do not pet your cat's stomach unless you know it likes this. If your cat is reluctant to get near you, keep some treats in a pocket and from time to time drop one on the floor, so the cat associates you with tasty treats. Use soothing words. You can even purr a little yourself. Repeat sounds or even sing it a lullaby. Avoid staring at the cat as this is a sign of aggression in cat language. Sit with your cat on your lap whenever you can. Hold it and pet it when you're on the couch. Lie next to it while it rests in the sun and give it a cuddle. If your cat enjoys cuddling, snuggle with your cat whenever you carry it.
A: Pet your cat. Talk to your cat gently. Cuddle with your cat.

Article: Hold the small mouthpiece to the middle of your lips. Now, press your lips firmly against it, inhale deeply, and blow out through it. Keep the corners of your lips tight and leave the center loose. Blow hard enough that you feel your lips vibrate and hear a blowing sound. Make a small hole in the center of your lips as you blow air. Don't puff your cheeks out when playingthis will make you short of breath quickly, and your note will sound rough and spluttered. High pitches are created by faster lip vibrations, which are created by tightening your lips as you blow. To tighten your lips, pull back the corners of your mouth to make them more firm as you play higher. Your jaw should raise naturally and the air you're blowing should move in a more downward motion. The final sound should be a "tee." Make sure that you stay relaxed when playing higher notes and blow faster air through the instrument. Don't make any weird faces that would cause tension in the sound. It will feel natural to press against the mouthpiece for higher notesresist this temptation, as it will lead to problems later. Low pitched notes are created by slower lip vibrations, which are accomplished by loosening the center of your lips and dropping your jaw. However, the air still needs to remain fairly fast and steady. To maintain a good quality sound, you'll need to exhale more air than you do with higher pitched notes. Keep in mind that trombonesespecially bass trombones or tenor trombones with trigger attachmentsneed a lot more air to play a well-supported note because of all the extra tubing. When you first start playing the lower register, it may be very challenging. To do well, increasing your lung capacity is the key. Drop your jaw and part your lips slightly to achieve a rounder, brassier sound. Always remember that playing "openly" does not mean loosening your lips. The first position is when the slide is almost all the way in. The second position is a little more than halfway between 1st and 3rd. Again, this position will vary, but the higher the note, the higher the slide tends to need to be. The third position is slightly after the bell, but will vary depending on the register in which the note is played. Make sure you don't slam the slide in when returning to the first position. The fourth position is located just past the bell, and the fifth position is located a little past the fourth position. The sixth position is almost all the way outnear the seventh positionand the seventh position is all the way out On most trombones, there is a lip or marking where the seventh position is. The positions may vary slightly depending on the type of trombone you play.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Blow through the mouthpiece using an "o" shape with your lips. Play higher pitched "tee" notes by tightening your lips. Play lower pitched "tay" notes by loosening your lips. Blow harder and more "openly" to play louder. Learn the first 3 positions on the slide. Practice the remaining four positions on the slide.