INPUT ARTICLE: Article: No matter how many times you say, "I'm fine," you're not. Let your friends and family be there for you during this upsetting time. Talk to them about episodes of cheating or bad relationships from their pasts. You may be surprised to find out that many of your loved ones have been the victim of cheating, too. If you'd rather not talk, don't. Ask your loved ones to go see a movie with you, go for a walk, or curl up on the couch with a pint of Ben and Jerry's. Positive sources of support are vital to helping you get over your cheating ex. If you don't feel comfortable discussing the situation with close friends and family, find online support groups of others who are going through the same thing. If you live in a large city, you may be able to find in-person support groups for people getting over a cheating ex. Another option is to see a professional mental health counselor or therapist. A counselor can be a great source of support as well as an outlet to help you work through the emotions brought on by the cheating. This professional can also help you devise positive ways of moving forward. For example, they may have you write a pretend letter to your ex or talk to an empty chair as though he were sitting there. This can help you get residual feelings off your chest so that you can move on. Indicators that you may want to seek help from a therapist include constantly checking in your ex on social media, thinking about him, contacting him frequently, or feeling depressed.

SUMMARY: Talk to friends and family. Reach out to online support groups. See a counselor.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Making the big life changes necessary to start a new life takes work, dedication, and patience. It can be stressful and intimidating. Make sure that you check in with yourself frequently. How are you feeling? What behaviors are you enacting? Are you worried about anything? Keeping a reflective journal can help you understand your emotions and determine whether there are areas in which you need more support or development. It's not uncommon for huge changes to trigger feelings of depression. If you frequently feel sad, empty, worthless, or hopeless, have experienced a loss of pleasure in things you used to enjoy, have seen changes in your weight or sleep habits, frequently feel anxious or guilty, or are considering harming yourself, seek help. Call your doctor or a mental health professional. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts or plans, call emergency services or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK. Learning to adapt to roadblocks and challenges will be necessary as you live your new life. Starting a new career doesn't mean you'll never feel unappreciated or uninspired again. Moving to a new city doesn't mean you'll never miss home. When you encounter challenges, recognize them as such and do what you need to adapt. You may encounter roadblocks on your journey to your new life. For example, perhaps you wanted to join the Green Berets to fulfill your core values of service and honor, but found out you're too old to enlist. You could view this as a failure and the destruction of your dreams, or you could go back to the drawing board and determine whether there are other things you can do that will also allow you to express those core values. Even if you don't think anything is "wrong," it could be helpful to see a counselor or therapist when you're considering starting a new life. You'll be making some major life changes, and stress pretty much always accompanies decisions like this. A therapist will give you a safe "sounding board" to explore your hopes and fears as you make these changes. Your counselor/therapist can also help you learn helpful ways of thinking and reacting to challenges. Many people believe that people with only "everyday" issues wouldn't benefit from therapy, or that it's only for people with "serious" problems. The truth is, going to a therapist can be a lot like seeing your dentist for a cleaning: You're dealing with little build-ups of minor problems before they become disastrous. Some people believe that seeing a therapist is a sign of weakness or that you're "broken," but this couldn't be further from the truth. Seeing a therapist is a sign that you care about yourself enough to get help when it's useful, and that's a good thing.
Summary: Check in with yourself. Make changes along the way. Consider counseling.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: No matter how you may feel in the moment, it's always best to reserve a serious conversation like this for a time and place when you can be alone. Collect your thoughts beforehand and invite your friend to a place that feels neutral, like a park (if it's nice out) or a coffee shop you can both get to easily. Ask your friend's permission to have a serious talk. Say something like, "There's something that's been bothering me, and I was hoping we could sit down alone for a few minutes to talk. Is that okay?" Make sure you're not angry, hurt, or otherwise upset when you sit down to talk to your friend. Remember that this is supposed to be a meaningful conversation, not a chance to prove that you're right or your friend is wrong. Focus on honesty and straightforwardness, but remain grounded in compassion. Once you're sitting down and talking about the issue at hand, it's important to focus on specific incidents - preferably recent incidents so it doesn't feel like you're dredging up the past. As you recall each incident to your friend, let him or her know how it made you feel. Try to convey why you felt that way, and what it was about your friend's words/actions that affected you so strongly. Use "I" statements. For example, instead of saying "You were mean to me," reframe it around your observations/feelings: "I felt like you didn't consider how it made me feel when you said _____." Don't use judgmental words, and don't make or convey any assumptions about your friend. Say something like, "The other day you said _______. That really hurt my feelings, and it really embarrassed me in front of everyone. It felt like you didn't care about me as a friend." Keep your emotions in check as you talk. Any time you feel tempted to say something out of anger, take a deep breath and think about how you can reframe the conversation without getting upset. Remember that the point of talking to your friend isn't to make him/her feel bad, nor is it to make you feel superior. You should be setting up a real, productive conversation about the nature of your friendship, so your friend will naturally have some input as well. Be open and willing to hear what your friend has to say. Be alert and attentive. Resist the urge to plan out what you want to say in response, and instead focus on listening. Don't interrupt. Give your friend a chance to speak, and if there's anything you were unclear on you can address it once your friend has finished talking. When it's your turn to speak, acknowledge what your friend has said. Say something like, "I understand what you're saying. Here's where I'm coming from." Don't argue or try to invalidate what your friend has said, but accept it and ask for clarification if needed. Once you've had a back-and-forth dialogue about the problems you've been noticing, your friend might understand where you're coming from and vow to change. However, if that doesn't happen, you may need to offer a concrete plan of action on what you need your friend to change. Let your friend know what you would like things to be different going forward. Be specific. Try to give concrete examples - for example, advise your friend on how things might have been said/done differently during an encounter that you felt was condescending. Reiterate to your friend that you care about him/her and value the friendship you have. Remind your friend that you're not trying to nitpick or cut off your friendship; rather, you're actually trying to strengthen your bond.

SUMMARY:
Create a safe and open atmosphere to address the issue. Focus on conveying what happened and how it made you feel. Listen to your friend's response. Offer a concrete solution.