Article: Your old door's edges should line up with the new door if they are the same size. If they aren't the same size, use sandpaper to work down the edges of your new door so that the edges of the doors run flush. Line up the hinges on the door with the hinges on the wall. Get someone to help you hold the door in place as you mark the spot on the door where the hinges will line up. Use a pencil to mark a line at the top and bottom of the hinge on the new door. Make sure this line is exact, or your hinges won't line up later. Trace around the rounded part on the top of the hinge. Leave 18 inch (0.32cm) from the top of the hinge and edge of the door. Score around the traced line about 14 inch (0.64cm) down into the wood of the door. Cutting into the tracing will help you cut out the mortise that your hinge will sit in when you attach it to the new door. Carefully push your chisel into the scored lines you created and start to scrape out a mortise for your hinges to sit in. The mortise should be 14 inch (0.64cm) deep so that your hinges don't stick out of the edge of the door. When you place the hinge in the mortise, the face of the hinge should run flush with the edge of the door. Use sandpaper or your chisel to continue working down the mortise until your hinge fits into it. Use the screws that fit in the hinge to attach it to the new door. You may have to use an electric screwdriver to drive the screws into the door.
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Place your old door over your new door. Place your door in the doorframe if it's a different size than the old one. Mark the area where the hinges will go on the new door. Place hinges over the marks that you made and trace around them. Score the line with a utility knife or razor blade. Chisel the mortise. Sand or chisel the mortise until the hinge runs flush with the door. Screw the new hinges into the mortise.
Article: Arguments are often the result of underlying tensions in a relationship. If you want to settle an argument effectively you must be willing to communicate with your wife. This means staying in the present moment and avoiding discussing past conflicts. In an argument, you might be tempted to bring something up from the past. You might be trying to prove a point or convey how a certain behavior is part of a pattern. This is bad form in an argument, however, as it distracts from the issue at hand and can make your wife feel attacked or judged. If you're inclined to bring up issues from the past, it might be because these issues were never resolved to begin with. Keep in mind that moving forward means addressing present issues and letting go of the past. The way you phrase things during an argument matters. "I" statements focus on how you feel about a given subject. This keeps the frame of reference subjective and de-emphasizes blame. An "I" statement addresses how you feel when something happens. It does not focus on an objective judgment of the situation but rather a personal reaction. For example, instead of saying "It's very disrespectful when you make us late for family events" try saying something like "I feel disrespected when you're not ready for family events on time." Language is important in an argument. Even if you're upset and frustrated, try to stay respectful. You cannot settle an argument if you're making someone feel disrespected. No name calling. Calling your wife names or using profanity can sting. Even if you're extremely upset, refrain from name calling and cursing during an argument. Yelling is also a bad idea during an argument. Yelling can be subjective. You might not think you're not yelling or raising your voice but it could easily come off that way to your spouse. If your wife asks you to keep your voice down, take a deep breath and proceed calmly with the conversation. Practicing active listening is vital to effective communication. When smoothing over an argument with your wife, make sure you pay attention to what she's saying and convey that you are listening. Use verbal and non-verbal cues to show you are listening. Nod, say things like "uh-huh" and "mmhmm." Try to understand more than you're trying to be understood. Ask for clarification after your wife finishes talking if you don't understand anything. Summarize what was said after she finishes speaking. Be non-judgmental. Give your wife the space to feel what she's feeling, even if you disagree with the sentiment. Allow her to express her feelings without needing to justify them. When frustrated, people often fall into passive aggressive behaviors. This is toxic to communication and will only make the argument worse. Speak openly and honestly but use respect. Passive aggressive behavior is often used as a way to avoid expressing anger. People think of anger as a negative and instead of directly saying, "I'm mad at you" or "You're upsetting me," they may lash out in silence, sarcasm, sulking, or gossiping. There's a way to express anger in a healthy fashion. Explain that you are angry and why, using "I" statements to emphasize your feelings over objective facts. Yelling, cursing, or using derogatory language is not a healthy way to express anger. Try to stay calm while still explaining how you feel. If an argument is getting heated, you won't be able to settle it. If you find yourself struggling to keep composure, take a break. Walk away for a few minutes and take a few deep breaths. Make sure you explain to your wife that you need a minute to cool down. Then, return to the argument when you feel ready to talk effectively. While many people throw around the phrase, "Never go to bed angry," keep in mind it's okay to go to sleep and talk things over in the morning if you're both extremely tired.
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Stay in the present. Make "I" statements. Use respectful language. Listen actively. Avoid passive aggressive statements. Take a time out if needed.
Article: This can be easy, as most topics to talk about can be of a recent activities such as a vacation, a personal accomplishment or a job promotion. Remember, your topics are limitless, you just have to start with one and the conversation will flow. By maintaining a conversation you will be able to focus more on the conversation and less on the uncomfortable feeling. Take a little look around you. Find the things you like, not dislike. Start up a conversation about what you like. Ask where he/she, bought, found, or received a particular object from. Ask about what happened. Ask if everybody had fun.
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Start a casual conversation. Observe your surroundings. Take notice of any pictures.