Article: Are you aware the other person's faults and quirks? If so, then you're in a normal phase of realistic love in which you may no longer see your partner through rose-colored glasses, but instead start to notice the things that might annoy or irritate you. It's okay to notice these things no one is perfect, and your partner is going to start noticing quirks and imperfections about you, too. What's important is figuring out if you can accept these things about your partner. Are you starting to notice that your partner never cleans up the dishes after eating? Or have you noticed larger issues you may need to work on, like that he often says he is fine when he's actually very upset? If you cannot tolerate the other person's faults at this stage, or feel that they are things that the two of you cannot work on, you might decide to move on from the relationship. Once you start to become more intimate with your partner, you'll likely have more arguments and disagreements. If you're willing to compromise and put your partner or the relationship first, then you're beginning to be in a more committed and content phase of your relationship. Disagreement is unavoidable, but you can learn to communicate better with your partner by: Listening attentively Avoiding judgments or blaming Asking for clarification Rephrasing or repeating to show you understand Talk about hard topics such as hurt feelings Ask yourself if you can get what you need from one another. The success of building a relationship will depend on if you can trust each other to be there. If you are both turning toward one another and listening to each other's needs, rather than getting angry or denying what your partner needs, then you are certainly in a phase of contentment. To assess your level of trust, ask yourself if you are able to: Be vulnerable in sharing your concerns and insecurities to your partner. Be open to what the other person is feeling. Avoid getting angry, jealous, or possessive. If you're in a healthy, contented relationship, you'll start to share dreams for your future together at this point. You'll start imagining more possibilities with one another. You'll feel comfortable sharing with your partner what you see for your future. You can ask yourself if your partner: Is invested in growing with you Has similar ideas about marriage and family Is motivated to make and achieve goals with you In the contentment or co-creation phase, you'll face new challenges and may have to put your relationship first. You'll also recognize your partner's need and your own need for independence, while still working to establish a new routine and life now that you're more of a team. In this phase, it's common you'll have to negotiate new roles and rules because of: Adopting a pet Moving in together or buying a house together Thinking about engagement or marriage Sharing or merging finances
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
See if you are accepting of your partner's imperfections. Observe how you manage miscommunication. Determine your level of trust. Listen for talk of the future. Notice if you're establishing a shared life.
Article: If looking through everything that you can think of has not been successful, try leaving out treats to entice him out of his hiding place. Select hamster-appropriate treats, such as fresh fruit, nuts, and seeds. Your hamster may be a little thirsty, depending on how long he's been hiding. Leave out treats with a high moisture content, such as seedless grapes, cucumbers, and apples. Peanuts and raisins are also good treats to leave out for your hamster. Cut up the treats into small bits to make it easier for your hamster to eat them. You have different options with how to leave the treats out. One option is to put the treats in a saucer or small bowl. You could also put the treats on some newspaper or tinfoil, which would both make noise when your hamster eats the treats. Place the treats in areas where you think your hamster is hiding. If you decide to stay up late, you could sit quietly near where you placed the newspaper or tinfoil. The noise may help confirm the general area where your hamster is hiding. If possible, tie a long string or strand of thread to some of the treats. If your hamster takes the treat back to his hiding place, you may be able to see the string or thread sticking out. Count the number of treats you leave out so you can determine if your hamster ate any. Be mindful that leaving treats out in multiple areas at the same time could make it more challenging to narrow your search. Your hamster could have moved from one area to the next eating treats. Similar to footprints in the snow, your hamster's prints in the flour could direct you to where he is hiding. Make sure not to sprinkle too much flour or cornstarch on the floorif it's too deep, you may not be able to see your hamster's footprints. The further away from the treats that you sprinkle the flour or cornstarch, the better you will be able to track your hamster's movements.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Select treats that you know your hamster likes. Leave the treats out overnight. Sprinkle flour or cornstarch around the area of the treats.
Article: Having good posture while standing is important, especially if you are on your feet all day. If you are standing with proper posture, you reduce stress on your body and may actually have more energy, as your muscles are used most efficiently when you have good posture. Use the following guidelines to make sure you are standing correctly. Hold your head up straight, not tilted forward, backward, or to the side. Picture a string attached to the top of your head, and someone is gently pulling it, keeping your head lifted. Keep your shoulder blades back, but not so far that they are touching. Knees should be straight, but not locked. Tuck your stomach in without tilting your pelvis forward of backwards. Keep your weight on the balls of your feet. Avoid lifting objects heavier than 30 pounds, but when necessary, always bend at the knees first. Keep your back straight and bend your knees and hips to retrieve the object. Never bend forward from the waist with straight knees. Use a wide stance with feet firmly planted on the ground. Start close to the object. Straighten your knees in a steady motion, standing upright without twisting the body. Hold heavy objects close to you, with elbows bent and stomach muscles tight. If you are on your feet all day, you'll want to look for shoes designed for comfort and to adequately support the weight of your body. Look for brands that offer added support and cushioning, plus a roomy toe. Look into orthotic shoes or inserts to support good posture, and avoid high heels. You can easily check your posture by doing a wall test. Stand against a wall, with your head, shoulder blades, and buttocks touching the wall. Your heels should be two to four inches from the wall. Place your palm against the wall and slide your hand behind your lower back. If your posture is good, then there should be a space about the width of a hand between your back and hand. If there is more space than that, then you can flatten the curve of your back by tensing your abdomen and pulling in your belly button. If there is less space and your back is touching your hand, arch your back until it is no longer touching your hand. Once you have corrected your posture, walk away from the wall. Remember how you had to adjust your body to achieve good posture, and make an effort to correct your posture throughout the day. You could buy a back support brace, which can be worn under your clothes. You can buy different types of braces to support different parts of your back, such as a belt for lumbar support or a brace that focuses on pulling your shoulders back. In addition, you might investigate devices that are on the cutting edge of technology, such as a sensor that attaches to your shirt and buzzes when you slouch or one that sticks to your lower back. You can even download an app that detects when you're craning your neck over your smartphone.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Know the correct way to stand. Bend from the knees when lifting heavy objects. Wear supportive shoes. Test your standing posture. Consider a device to help you maintain good posture.