Problem: Article: First impressions will often mark the success of a relationship, even if we're not deliberately thinking of first impressions in this way. When we meet someone new, especially a potential partner, we are evaluating whether this initial interaction is positive or negative. If it is positive, we will likely seek more information about the person. If it is negative, we may find that the relationship will be too much effort. Similarly, we may be subconsciously looking for similarities between ourselves and this potential partner. We are more likely to pursue a relationship with people who are similar than those who are dissimilar. A guy's interactions with friends may show you what he's like when he's very comfortable. If you're just getting to know this guy, he might not yet be 100% comfortable with you yet. His friends, on the other hand, may have known him for years, and he may act more relaxed around them. Get a sense of what your potential boyfriend is like with others. Pay attention to how he treats you in front of his friends. If he is rude or indifferent to you, this is a problem. You are, after all, one of his friends too, and you deserve just as much respect as the others. Your potential boyfriend should treat all people with respect, and if he is respectful to other women, that's a good sign. Observe how he interacts with other women when he's with you. Is he overly flirtatious, or does he only have eyes for you? Does he comment about how attractive other women are? There's a fine line between innocent behavior and behavior that signals potential cheating. If you're bothered by his behavior, talk with him calmly about it. How a person conducts himself in public is a good indicator of how he will conduct himself with you. Is he rude to wait staff? Is he helpful when someone is looking for their dog? These interactions will help you understand the kind of person he is. When your boyfriend meets your family and friends, they will form certain opinions of him. These can often be valuable because you'll see how others view him. If you trust your family's opinions, ask them what they think of your boyfriend. Do they see the positive things you see?
Summary: Think back to your first impression of him. See how he interacts with his friends. See how he interacts with other women. See how he interacts with strangers. See what your family and friends think of him.

Problem: Article: . Is there a better vehicle for peanut butter than a peanut butter and jelly sandwich? From professional cyclists to lazy bachelors, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches might be one of the great equalizers of western civilization. It's just about perfect. Within that perfection, though, there's a great amount of variety and options, making it both simple and limitless. The Classic starts with two slices of white sandwich bread. Spread a thin layer of peanut butter on each slice, then a thin layer of grape jelly on one side of the peanut butter. Lay the other slice of bread, peanut butter side down, onto the jelly side, keeping the jelly from soaking into the bread. Cut in half and enjoy with milk. . Start with two slices of toasted whole-grain seeded bread. Spread a thin layer of chunky, all-natural peanut butter on both slices. Line one side with thinly-sliced banana, and a drizzle of honey, or Nutella if you really want to gild the lily. Served warm with a cup of coffee, you've never had a better meal. o sweet with the Fluffernutter. Start with your favorite plain sandwich bread, the whiter the better. Spread smooth peanut butter on one side and marshmallow fluff on the other. Popular throughout New England, this is the unofficial state sandwich of Massachusetts. Serve this with a cup of spicy hot chocolate. Step aside, lobster roll. Ready to get weird? Spread chunky peanut butter on your favorite sandwich bread, then spread red chili sauce like Sriracha on one side, to taste. Crunch BBQ potato chips, or another chip you like better, on top of that. Serve with a PBR. Don't tell your mom. ock 'n roll with the Fried Elvis. The king of rock 'n rolls favorite sandwich was as epic as he was. Start with a whole Italian sub roll and scoop the inside out. Spread a thick layer of peanut butter on the inside, and a generous helping of grape jelly and sliced banana. Then top with crispy fried bacon. Close the roll and fry the sandwich in the bacon grease and serve with grape soda. It's insane.
Summary: Make a classic peanut butter sandwich Add fruit by making the Beekeeper . Get weird with the Couch Potato. .

Problem: Article: You probably already have an unscented candle at home but if not, you can find one at stores that sell home furnishings. Purchase the scented fragrance oil at a candle shop so you can smell several options. Fragrance oils are simply a synthetically created smell. Many perfumes are created using fragrance oils because the scent options are plentiful. It is also an inexpensive way to add scent to candles. Oils can be purchased at most major retailers that sell home decor or candle products. Let it burn for several minutes or until about an inch-deep pool of melted wax has accumulated around the wick. Once this happens, blow the candle out. Use an eye-dropper to add a few drops of fragrance oil into the hot pool of melted wax. About 3-4 drops should be enough to create a nice, light scent. However, if you want a richer scent, add several more drops. Every bottle of fragrance oil is a little different so read the instructions for best results. The bottle will offer insights into how concentrated your particular oil is. Use a toothpick or other small instrument to mix the wax and oil. Start with small circles close to the wick and work your way to the outer edges. Be as thorough as you can to create an even distribution of oil. Mix slowly to avoid making a mess or splattering hot wax onto your hands. You can create a unique scent by adding two oils. Consider combinations like vanilla and rose or lavender and pine. Wait for the wax to cool and harden completely. This will take several minutes. Doing this will allow the oil to settle into the wax and really absorb, which will further enhance the scent. When ready, relight your candle. Within seconds, you will be able to smell the scent you've added. After several minutes, the smell will fill the room. If you are unhappy with the potency of the scent, make note of how many drops you added and increase the number for the next time. If you can't smell anything at all, blow the candle out again and repeat the steps of adding drops to the wax, mixing, allowing it to cool and relighting.
Summary:
Gather materials. Buy fragrance oil. Light the candle. Add fragrance oil. Stir the wax. Let the wax cool. Light the candle.