There is absolutely no rush to start dating again. If you've constantly been in relationships for years, maybe it's time to be alone for a while and concentrate on yourself. Not only do you need to be ready to start a new relationship, you need to know you have the time and energy to dedicate to both the relationship and your new partner. There's nothing wrong with wanting a little bit longer if you aren't sure. While it may be tempting to jump back into the dating market again without a lot of thought, you'll find yourself having more success if you take some time to think about what you want first. Think about what you do and don't want in a new partner. Think about the type of relationship you want to have with a new partner. When it's time for you to start dating again, start by making some new friends. You never know if one of your new friends may one day be your new partner. When looking for new friends, look for the good in people. Don't judge new friends on the way your old friends or partners once treated you. It may be tempting to get back into the dating world by contacting your ex-partner and seeing if you can reconcile. If you are to be the one who got away, you can't be the one who is chasing someone else. Instead you want to be the one who is chased. If and when you start to date again, don't spend any of your time with your new partner talking about any old partners. They're in the past, so keep them there. Your new partner will not appreciate you focusing on someone else, instead focus on your new partner. Spend your time learning about your new partner. Ask questions, tell funny stories, talk about family or work or school, etc. If you new partner asks about any of your old partners, don't spend your time complaining about all the bad things you remember. Stick to the interesting stories and basic facts.

Summary: Realize you have time. Know what you're looking for in a new partner. Make new friends. Avoid contacting your ex-partner. Refrain from talking about your ex-partners to new partners.

Your friend is often inconsiderate of your time. You're better off recognizing the problem for what it is than making excuses for this person. If you want to continue the friendship, but don't want to put up with the behavior, your best option is to say something. Maybe shedding light on the bad behavior will provoke change. You might say, "Hey, Carla. You always seem to bow out of our plans at the last minute without any explanation. That makes me feel like I'm not a priority as your friend. What's up with that?" One way to lend a helping hand to an unreliable friend is to simply ask how you can help. Your friend may already be aware of his or her unreliable behavior, but doesn't know how to change it. By showing that you care, you may be able to come up with a practical strategy to help overcome this issue. Listen to your friend and hear what he or she has to say. Your friend may have some suggestions about how you can help. Or, he or she may just be glad you are willing to show support when it's needed. Only offer suggestions if your advice is requested. Remember, you are trying to be a good friend, not fix the problem for him or her. Say something to the extent of "I see you struggle a lot to remember our plans. Is there something I can do to help you with that?" Sometimes, when we are frustrated with people, we give them a big list of all the things we don't want. This can lead to confusion and overwhelm. Instead, let your friend know exactly what you do want. Then, be sure to hold him or her accountable to meeting these expectations. For example, tell your friend "I expect for you to be on time when we make plans. And, if for some reason you will not be on time, I expect for you to let me know as soon as possible." If your friend agrees to meet this expectation, and then fails to do so, you must call him or her out on it. Say "I am on time for plans with you. I expect you to do the same, or I will let you know that I am upset about your being late." You may choose to change your expectations of the friendship. If the friend is a good friend who has suddenly seen big changes is his or her life, you may just have to move past the fact that there are going to be missed events. As friends start to have committed relationships and families, you may see a sudden spike in your best friend suddenly just not showing up and not calling to say why. This can be a sign he or she is having troubles adjusting to young children and not ready to acknowledge the huge impact kids have on life. If the friendship is solid and valuable, it is worth it to you to just accept this change. Part of being a true friend is accepting your friend for who he or she is and loving him or her anyway.

Summary: Call out the behavior. Ask how you can help your friend improve. Be clear about what you want and hold your friend accountable. Modify your expectations.

Use windshield cleaner to clean the inside and outside of your windshield at least once a month. If you know you are about to drive for a lengthy period of time at night, make sure to clean your windshield beforehand as well. Alternatively, you can use a mixture of water, dishwashing detergent and vinegar to clean your windshield. Mix six cups (1,400 ml) of water, a tablespoon (30 ml) of detergent and a cup (240 ml) of vinegar together until well-combined. Fill a spray bottle with the mixture and use a clean microfiber cloth to wipe your windshield clean. Clean your side mirrors and windows once a month, or as they become dirty. You can use the detergent-vinegar solution to clean these as well. Spray the solution onto a microfiber cloth. Wipe the inside and outside of your windows clean, as well as the surfaces of your outside mirrors. To avoid streaks, make sure to dry your windows and side mirrors with a clean microfiber cloth afterwards. You can use toothpaste to do this. Wet your headlights with a damp cloth. Apply a tablespoon (30 ml) of toothpaste to each headlight. Using the damp cloth, scrub the toothpaste over the entire surface. Scrub for one minute, focusing on dirty areas. Then rinse the headlights with water and dry them with a clean microfiber cloth. If the toothpaste method does not work, then you may need to get your headlights professionally buffed and cleaned.

Summary: Clean your windshield. Make sure your mirrors and windows are clean. Clean your headlights.

Instead of stepping out with your front foot so that your knee is at a 90-degree angle, take a slightly larger step. This way, when you lean forward you'll have increased tension on your hip flexors. If you feel pain instead of mild tension, though, reduce your step a bit. It's important to step out further instead of trying to lean further forward with your foot in the same position. During your stretch, your front knee should never extend past the toes of your front foot. As you lean forward on your left leg, for example, raise your right arm straight up in the air. Then, angle it inward over your head very slightly. Stretching your arm upward will add further tension to your hip flexors. Extend your arm upward, but don't stretch it up so far that you lose your body positioning for the stretch. Keep your back straight, your shoulders slightly back and down, your chest slightly out, and your abs contracted. For the alternative stretch, start by lying flat on your back on your exercise mat or towel. Use both hands to pull your left knee up to your chestcome as close to touching your chest as possible without causing pain. Then, extend your right foot so that your right calf is flat on the mat (or is as close as possible without pain). This will mildly stretch your right side but not your left. Make sure to stretch both of your legs evenly. Hold this position for 10-30 seconds, and do 3-4 total stretches per leg.
Summary: Step your foot out further if you don't feel mild tension. Raise your opposite hand as another way to increase the intensity. Do an alternate hip flexor stretch if this one is too challenging.