Q: . If you want a friendship to work out with this person, then you will need to identify what behaviors you will and will not tolerate. Then, make these boundaries known to the person. Make sure to be honest with yourself about what your boundaries are and be direct with the person when you communicate with them. For example, if you are not willing to tolerate mean comments from this person, then say something like, "If you make negative comments about my appearance, then I am going to leave and we can't continue our conversation." If the person violates the boundary, then make sure you follow through with your consequence. For example, if you have said you will leave if the person makes mean comments about your appearance, and they do so, then get up and leave! Make sure that the person knows that they have violated a boundary any time that they do so. It's best to keep the "enemy" part of your friendship to yourself. It can be really tempting to share all of your negative thoughts with friends, but you don't want to sink to your frenemy's level. If the goal is to keep things running smoothly, gossiping will ruin that by stirring things up. This will also keep your frenemy from getting between you and your true friends. By observing the frenemy's trash talking as well as your lack of it, your true friends will see you more clearly as the trustworthy one. Do your best not to react emotionally when facing a frustrating challenge involving your frenemy. Your frenemy will most likely find satisfaction in getting a rise out of you, so it's best to keep a cool head and act like nothing's bothering you. Turning the other cheek will also make you appear more kind to you and your frenemy's mutual friends. Counter the negative things that your frenemy says and does to keep problems from developing. If you know your frenemy always bails on the plans you make together, always have a back-up plan. If your frenemy has a passionate view of religion that you disagree with, consider steering clear of that subject while talking to them. If your frenemy always has to be right, ask them a question about something they said that you disagree with instead of challenging them. It might be easier to deal with your frenemy if you look at things from their perspective. If they find it so necessary to be nasty and mean to you, there's probably a reason for it and it may have nothing to do with you. While this doesn't justify their meanness, understanding where they're coming from may help you take it with a grain of salt. Maybe your frenemy is having problems at home and doesn't know how to handle their stress in a positive way. Your frenemy may act mean in an attempt to hide their own insecurities.
A: Set and maintain your boundaries Don't gossip about your frenemy. Stay calm, cool, and collected. Don't let yourself be affected by their negativity. Put yourself in your frenemy's shoes.

Q: If you notice any of the above-mentioned signs or symptoms, see your doctor and get in efforts to get a proper medical diagnosis. Your doctor will visually inspect your spine, then x-ray it in order to confirm scoliosis or perhaps another condition. A thorough scoliosis evaluation includes a full length, whole spine x-ray in order to visualize the curve and measure in degrees. A standard exam used by most doctors and nurses to screen for scoliosis is called the Adam's Forward Bend Test the person bends forward 90 degrees at the waist and the symmetry of their spine and shoulders is evaluated. The curve is measured on x-ray by the Cobb Method and a diagnosis of scoliosis is made if it's greater than 10 degrees. An MRI or CT scan may also be recommended if there's concern about possible spinal cord compression or other abnormalities. Another type of doctor that is well trained in spinal problems and treatment are chiropractors. Your family doctor may not be as comfortable examining and diagnosing problems in your spine due to a lack of experience or training, so your chiropractor can be a good alternative. Chiropractors also conduct spinal exams, orthopedic tests and take full-spine x-rays before rendering a diagnosis. In general, a scoliotic curve of the spine is only considered clinically significant if it's greater than about 25 to 30 degrees. Chiropractic spinal adjustments and other related therapies (such as electronic muscle stimulation) can provide short-term relief to people with scoliosis, but it doesn't cure or resolve the problem. An orthopedic doctor is a bone and joint specialist who can also diagnose cases of adult scoliosis. Your family doctor may refer you to one who focuses more on spinal conditions if your scoliosis appears moderate-to-severe. More specifically, scoliotic curves exceeding 45 to 50 degrees are classified as severe and often require more aggressive treatment, such as surgical techniques. Spinal surgery in adults is sometimes recommended when their curves are greater than 50 degrees and they have nerve damage that affects their legs, bowel and/or bladder. Surgery can involve spinal decompression, fusion and/or the insertion of metal rods in order to straighten the spine. Ribs may also be removed to allow for easier breathing. Wearing spinal braces is only effective for kids with scoliosis who have not reached skeletal maturity. With adults, their spine has stopped growing, so bracing is ineffective.
A: Make an appointment with your family doctor. See your chiropractor for a spinal exam. Get a referral to an orthopedic doctor.

Q: To start your pralines, you must first make a caramel. Put your sugar and water into a large saucepan. Stir the sugar and water over a medium heat to help the sugar dissolve. Once it is dissolved, stop stirring the mixture. Use a pastry brush to remove any sugar crystals from the side of the pot. Removing the crystals makes it so your caramel isn't grainy. Increase the heat of the pan. Bring the mixture to a boil. When your mixture starts to get golden brown, add in your almonds and stir the mixture. Once the sugar turns golden brown, remove it from the heat. Make sure you watch your pot very carefully. The mixture will burn easily. Take your pan and plunge the bottom into a sink or bowl full of cold water. This lowers the heat of the pan and keeps the caramel from getting too brown. Cover a flat baking sheet with parchment paper. Pour out your praline mixture and spread it across the pan in an even layer. Let it cool. One of the differences between British and American pralines is that they are crushed and used as a topping instead of eaten as candies. Once the pralines have cooled completely, break it apart. Put the pieces into a food processor. Pulse until it makes a fine powder. These are good as toppings on other desserts such as cakes and ice cream sundaes.
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Dissolve the sugar. Cook the caramel. Pour the pralines. Crush the pralines.