Problem: Article: Commitment phobes often make plans at the last minute or within a few days. They don't like to commit to anything in the future. Try making plans with the person for something in the future. If the person seems uncomfortable with the idea, they may be a commitment phobe. You don't have to suggest anything large. It can be a day trip in a few weeks or a mini getaway. You may even want to suggest seeing a movie that premieres a few weeks away. Try saying, "Hey, there's a concert next month. I know how much you love that band. I thought we could go see them together" or "I can't wait for this movie to come out in two weeks. Let's make a date to see it." Commitment phobes may talk in a very specific way. They will weave these interesting stories, and sometimes even excuses about why they can't do anything. They are usually elaborate and entertaining. Commitment phobic people also use a lot of indefinite language which may sound like they're committing, but when you really listen, you notice there's an out for them. The person may never give you a straight-forward excuse. Instead, they may tell you some detailed story that explains away why they cancelled or why you can't meet their friends. Words that show their lack of commitment include probably, maybe, perhaps, i might, or things like that. Commitment phobes often have jobs that take them away from home. These jobs usually require travel for large chunks of time. The hours are odd or do not adhere to a general 40 hour work week. Look at the kind of job the other person has. If they are away for business a lot, this may point to commitment phobia. Some people use a job where they travel to be unfaithful. Not every person who has a job of this type has commitment phobia, but it is worth checking for other symptoms. You may be able to see the signs of commitment phobia in the person's life, not just in their interactions with you. Commitment phobes may have had multiple different careers or have very few close friends. They also may not have made major investments despite being able to. For example, the person may have gone from a teacher to a business owner to a personal trainer. The person may never have owned a pet or a house. They may not even own a car. Commitment phobic people may be on a date with you and showering you with compliments, but they may be looking at other people. It's normal to look at others or notice when someone is attractive, but it should not happen all the time when you are together. This person is watching other people because they are not committed to you. If they find an interesting conquest, they will move on from you.
Summary: Make plans for a future date. Listen to the language used. Evaluate their job. Check for lack of commitment in their life. Watch for a wandering eye.

Problem: Article: In any relationship, every participant should know what the expectations are in order to avoid feelings of being used or neglected. If you're dating someone, it is important that both partners are on the same page when it comes to issues like how often you will see each other, how often you'll talk or text, how physically intimate you will be, and whether or not you will date other people. In marriage and work relationships, it is important to understand each person's role and responsibilities to avoid feelings of resentment or confusion. Every relationship can be improved just by improving communication. Unfortunately, most people don't learn how to communicate effectively as they grow up, so it can be difficult to have important conversations or stand up for yourself if you don't make a concerted effort to learn the basics of effective communication. In a relationship, you should approach conflict and disagreement with the perspective that you are a team. Instead of viewing a disagreement as your chance to prove a point or win an argument, try to think of it as a challenge to come up with a mutually-beneficial solution. Don't sit on negative feelings for too long without expressing them to your partner. Otherwise, you could become resentful. If you find yourself angry or sad about the relationship, think about why you're feeling that way and then talk to your partner about it. Let them know how you feel and what you think could help. We are often taught to put other people before our own needs, and being selfless in a relationship can be a great feature. However, you should not sacrifice your own needs or happiness to satisfy someone else. You'll end up burned out and disappointed. Take time for yourself to recharge when you need to. It's ok to have a night out with just your friends, or take an evening to read by yourself when you want to. Don't be afraid to tell your partner what your needs are. Relationships of all kinds should make you feel good about yourself and happy that you know the other person. Sometimes, though, relationships become a burden and can even affect your state of mind. If your relationship is dysfunctional, it may be time to sever ties or seek counseling. Watch for these warning signs in any relationship: One person has more power or control than the other, and demands that the other person does what he or she says or wants. This can include limiting who the other person can spend time with, how they spend money, or how physically affectionate they are. One person (or both) becomes emotionally manipulative and tries to get the other to respond by creating feelings of guilt, pity, or jealousy. One person is a giver and the other person is just a taker. For example, a friend may always expect you to drop your plans for them, get them out of a bind, or be physically affectionate with no commitment.
Summary: Get to know everyone's expectations. Communicate effectively and openly. Balance your needs and your partner's needs. Watch for signs of dysfunction.

Problem: Article: The constant friend of pho has always been bean sprouts. Bean sprouts are a light and tasty thing to eat alongside your main course. Although you should serve them on a separate plate, the sprouts can be added to the broth once your meat and noodles begin to run out. Lime wedges are a nice touch as well, whether for adding tang to the broth or for fitting in a beverage. Storebought bean sprouts go bad within a couple of days, so it's a good idea to eat them shortly after they're purchased. Most pho restaurants include a few spicy sauces to sweeten the deal. Whether you want to add these to the broth as you're making it or keep them at hand when you eat it is your decision. Generally speaking, these sauces are great to have when it comes time to eat. Rather than adding them from the start, you should keep them handy to calibrate the taste to your liking. Don't rely on spicy sauces to mask a weak broth. A top-notch pho won't need any sriracha to be delicious. Pho can be fairly time-consuming to make, so it's a good idea to maximize your efficiency and make a lot at a time. Once your original meal is finished with, store the rest of the pho in tupperware containers and keep it sealed in the freezer until it's time to eat again. Pho can be reheated in the microwave or stovetop. Pho can be frozen healthily for 3 months or kept in the fridge for 5 days. The great thing about pho is that you can customize it to your liking once you have the basic broth and noodles ready. Pho isn't a hard meal to make once you have the ingredients and process down, so it makes sense to play around with the recipe. Do you like extra beef or spice? Make it happen. A big part of the enjoyment in home cooking is the freedom to choose and experiment. If you've been to many pho restaurants before, you'll know a big thing about pho recipes are the portions and kinds of meat they use in the broth. Simply changing up the portions of one meat in exchange for another can change the experience of the meal.
Summary:
Serve with bean sprouts and lime wedges. Include sriracha and hoisin sauce. Freeze excess portions. Customize your recipe in the future.