People talk. The more people who know about your tongue piercing, the more likely it is that someone you don't want to know will find out about it. Don't tell anyone you don't trust and avoid talking about your piercing in general if you want it to remain a secret. Tongue piercings can be difficult to hide because they are in such a visible area. Avoid opening your mouth too widely when you are talking or laughing. Avoid yelling, screaming, or singing (or other activities that require you to open your mouth widely) in front of people you want to hide the piercing from. Practice in the mirror to see what methods conceal your piercing the most. When possible, avoid the people you don't want to know about your new piercing. It would be a better idea to take some days off work while your piercing heals than to go to work with an obviously swollen tongue.

Summary: Avoid telling people about your tongue piercing. Be careful about how you hold your mouth when you talk. Stay away from people you want to hide it from.

Flirting helps him realize you're interested. More importantly, it's an invitation for him to comfortably make a move that won't meet rejection. Help him to see the friendship could be something deeper. Generally, flirting is done via body language, gestures, posture, or verbalization. If you are sitting next to each other, flirt with your eyes. Look him in the eyes and smile. Keep eye contact for a bit longer than normal. Mimic his body movement. Lean closer when he leans in. Smile when he smiles. Lick your lips. If you see him looking at your lips, lick them nonchalantly. Don't do this a lot. You want to be somewhat suggestive, not compulsive. When you catch him looking at you, smile a little and look down. Then look back up at him, smiling coquettishly the entire time. Play with your hair. Natural grooming movements are often performed by both sexes when trying to impress. Show him you're cool with being touched gently, and you won't flinch or back away. Allow him to touch you. Without it going beyond your physical contact comfort level, don't push him away if he tries to get a little frisky. Hug him back. If he comes in for a hug, invite it happily, and be sure he's the first one to let go. Play with his hair. When you see a strand or two out of place, reach up and gently swipe them. Use discretion, or it may be very off-putting. Find reasons to say things to make him smile or feel confident. Try a few of the following options: Hook his arm and say, "Look how little my arm is next to yours!" Touch his hair and tell him, "Your hair is so cute this way." "I could stare into your baby-blues for hours."

Summary: Be flirtatious. Break the touch barrier. Compliment him.

If you are feeling guilt or remorse for what you've done, then you likely are aware that you had some responsibility in hurting someone. It is good to have these feelings because it means that you recognize your own mistakes. Learning to forgive yourself involves a willingness to change and let go. Say out loud, "Yes, I did that," or, "I take responsibility for what I did." Be open with someone you trust about your actions. This could be a private meeting one-on-one with a family member or friend. For example, let's say that you ignored your best friend who was going through a really hard time with her family because you wanted to spend the weekend with your new boyfriend. You ignored her calls or texts for two days, and now you feel guilty. When you do talk with her, say, "I'm sorry for not being there for you. I realize now that ignoring your calls and not telling you what I was doing was wrong." Think about the reasons why you acted the way you did. Were you upset with the person or with yourself? Were your needs being met, or not being met, by the person you hurt? Exploring your behavior will help you to move forward. Consider writing about your motives as a way to open yourself up to your emotions and behavior. For example, let's say you lied to your significant other. You felt like you wanted to protect them, but instead hurt them worse. Do you have difficulty talking with your partner? Think about your own actions in the situation. Do you feel like others have high expectations of you? Do you have high expectations of yourself? Think about how your family, friends, and surroundings have influenced your values and behaviors. Let's say you wanted to hang out with the new group of friends that excluded a close friend of yours. Your close friend finds out that you chose to hang out with a bunch of other people that actively excluded her. You feel like you're caught between one set of friends and your best friend. If you feel pressured by others to make a choice between your friends, think about what really matters to you. Are you willing to give up one good friend for those other friends?

Summary: Take responsibility for your actions. Evaluate your motives for your behavior. Identify your values and beliefs related to the person you hurt.

. For an extra wintery effect, use silvery/shiny paper or hang them in your windows. . Hang them from strings on the ceiling, or tape them on your windows and walls. . All you need is a wire hanger and a quick trip to the craft store! or a more modern (and environmentally-friendly!) Christmas wreath, use recycled cardboard. Add embellishments like glitter, ribbons snowy white feathers to dress it up. . Use different sizes to make a little snow-family. . Hang it somewhere visible so you can see the chain get shorter as you snip each day. You Make it by cutting strips of paper then glueing it together.
Summary: Make an easy, quick 3D paper snowflake Or, make a classic paper snowflake Make your own Christmas wreath . Make a cute snowman out of a gourd Make an Advent paper chain