Invite your child's potential father to sit with you in a neutral place, such as a restaurant or park. Tell them that you would like to have a paternity test and explain the reasons why you think they may be the father. Avoid using language that is insulting or offensive, which may make it more difficult to get a blood, hair, or other DNA sample. For example, "Hi Sam, I know things haven't been easy with us, but could you please meet me at our local coffee shop for a few minutes. I know we slipped up and had sex and I'm wondering if you might be the baby's father instead of Chris. I just want to talk to you about the possibility of getting a DNA sample from you to confirm whose baby I'm having. I understand that this may be difficult for you. Please take any time you need to make your decision on the meeting." If you're going through paternity testing, set aside some time to talk to your child if they are older than 4 or 5. Let them know that they'll be getting a test to figure out some stuff about their health. Make sure to keep the language commensurate with the child's age and use words that won't scare them. This may make it easier to get the sample from your child and discuss who their father is with them following the test. For example, "Ari we're going to go to the doctor today and have a test. You don't have to worry, it won't hurt and will take one second. The test is just going to give us information about your daddy and your health that we can use to keep you healthy and happy in the future." Figuring out if he's the father of your child is probably stressful for you. Talk to your close friends and family members about your feelings on the situation. Ask for suggestions about how best to handle situations you may confront as you tell if he's the father. Let them help you out as much as they can, such as watching your child while you meet with him. As a part of your testing, or even if you're considering it, meet with a professional counselor regularly. Discuss your feelings and concerns with the testing and the implications of determining who the father of your child is. Having a neutral and outside opinion can help you better deal with the emotional aspects of telling if the child is really his.

Summary: Ask the potential father for a sample. Talk to your child about the paternity test. Welcome support from friends and family. Seek professional counseling.

Visit netflix.com/MoviesYouveSeen or click Ratings in your Account preferences. Click the stars to assign each movie or episode you've seen a rating from 1 to 5. The more you rate, the more accurate Netflix's recommendations will be. You can also search for any movie and rate it from the description page. Do this for all your favorite movies to greatly increase recommendation accuracy. Click the "Not Interested" option underneath the rating if you never want Netflix to recommend that film to you. It may take 24 hours for Netflix to update its recommendations. Once this has happened, your recommendations should change on all devices you use to browse Netflix.

Summary: Rate movies. Wait for changes to take effect.

Toxicity is often a sign of insecurity. By giving the co-worker credit or highlighting something that they've done, you may give them some semblance of positivity in their life, which could help with the toxicity. You may also find a friend you didn't think you could have. For example, tell your boss all that your co-worker has done if you've worked together on a project. Or nominate them for employee of the month. You never know what this act of kindness could do for someone. Chances are, you're not the reason for the behavior. However, you may be the person on which they are taking out their frustrations. But that doesn't mean you should allow it. Hold the person accountable for their behavior and don't justify it. Attempt to talk to them about it. You could ask them why they behave the way they do towards you. Your confrontation may be enough to make them stop. Keep in mind that being direct and respectful is a much better option than letting the behavior slide. Letting it slide may lead to more problems over time. Dealing with a toxic co-worker can affect more areas of your life than just work. It can make you act differently at home and in other aspects of your life. Find people who could potentially lift you up, especially if it is at work. Along with surrounding yourself with people who are positive, give yourself some positive self-talk, as well. Remind yourself that you are a good person who has many things to contribute, despite how this person may make you feel. There are always two sides to every situation. Try to help the person see the positive rather than the negative. Tell the person the reasons why the situation isn't as bad as they think it is. Doing so could put a spin on their perspective, making life easier for both of you. For instance, if the person says, "I hate these hours. I can't ever do what I want." You could say, "I actually like the hours. It allows me to have more flexibility with my schedule outside of work." Telling them a positive to their negatives may also make them stop flooding you with the toxic comments.

Summary: Highlight their work. Avoid taking the behavior personally. Search for the positives. Counteract the negative.

Getting furniture that can fit in a variety of different spaces will allow you to reuse it when you move out of your rental. Furniture like modular couches and folding tables are great for rentals. Avoid purchasing furniture to fit specific spaces in your rental home or pieces that are overly cumbersome. Decorate your space with furniture that can double as storage space like bookshelves and cabinets. You can place household items on top of your storage space to add to your space's decor. o add pops of color. Before you paint your furniture, make sure that you strip it and sand it to remove the old paint or finish. Then, take a look at the other colors and accessories in your room and choose a color that flows with the rest of the decor. If you are going for a more colorful design, you can paint your furniture with bright colors like pink, purple, or light green. If you want a rustic decor, you may want to use a wood finish on your furniture to match the rest of your place. Black, white, and gray are great colors for a more modern design. to create unique designs on your furniture. Instead of painting your furniture a solid color, consider coloring in stencils to create unique and interesting patterns on it instead. Stencil designs can add color to a room and make a piece of furniture pop. You can purchase paint stencils at arts and crafts stores or online. If you are going for a bold and colorful look, colorful plastic chairs or beanbag seating can work in your place. Barstools or wicker furniture can add a rustic feeling to your interior decor. If you are going for a modern design, stick to plain white or black upholstered seating for your home. Remember to coordinate the colors of your seating so that it blends into your home's decor. Things like flowers or candles can act as an eye-catching centerpiece for your coffee or dining room table. If you want to add more style to your surfaces, you can purchase runners to drape over your tables. The style and color of your tablecloth should also mesh with the rest of your decor.
Summary: Purchase versatile pieces of furniture so you can use them later. to add pops of color. Use stencils Add designer seating to catch people's eye. Get runners or centerpieces for your tables to dress them up.