If you typically use a purse with no closing mechanism, get a purse with a twisting latch or zipper. These purses are harder to open and a pickpocket likely won't bother trying to slip their hand inside. If possible, use a purse with a lock on it to ensure that nothing goes missing while you're traveling. The smaller you can make your purse, the better. Big purses provide more space for a thief to operate. To avoid having your bag ripped away from you, keep your bag or backpack as close as you can to your body. Pull the straps on your purse or backpack to shorten them and keep the bag closer to your body. This will make it much harder for someone to reach into your bag while you're traveling. If you really want to avoid giving pickpockets a chance at your bag, you can walk around with it hanging on your chest instead of your back. If you take a seat at a restaurant or sit down on the bus, rotate your bag around your shoulder and hold it on your lap. If you set it down on the floor or hang it off the back of a chair, it'll be an easy target for thieves. You're also more likely to forget about your bag when you get out of your seat if you set it down. A purse strap can be cut, making it easy to rip the bag away from you in a matter of seconds. However, a nylon fanny pack that sits tightly around your waist is much harder to cut or remove. Take your purse and move the cards and cash to your fanny pack. Tighten the straps around your waist and rotate the bag so that the pouch sits just below your belly button. This will make it easier to keep an eye on your valuables. Do not use a fanny pack with the standard plastic buckle. Instead, get an anti-theft fanny pack online. These packs have tougher buckles, and can often be locked to prevent thieves from accessing their contents.

Summary: Choose a purse with a complex latch to deter pickpockets. Shorten the straps on your bag or purse to keep it close to you. Hold your bag or backpack instead of setting it down when you sit. Transfer the contents of your purse to a fanny pack.

Opt for the most comfortable one you can afford. Many airlines offer fully reclining seats that convert into flat beds in first class and sleeping berths with beds are often available in the first class compartments of trains. If first class travel is outside your budget, think about paying for extra leg room on a flight, especially if you are taller than average. Even if you're stuck in coach however, you can still get a seat that works for sleeping. Get a seat that reclines. If traveling by airplane, avoid the back row of the plane where the seats often don't recline fully. On overnight train journeys, reclining seats with leg rests are usually available in coach class. Pick somewhere quiet. On planes this is typically the middle rows where you are less likely to be distracted by the noise and movement of other passengers and flight attendants. If you find that being near children can disturb your sleep, avoid bulkhead seats on a plane as this is often where the cribs are located. Go for a window seat. Many passengers report that it is easier to drift off in a window seat where you can rest your head against the side of the plane or train. You are also less likely to be disturbed by another passengers getting out to the aisle. Get a good bunk on the train. On longer European train journeys, shared couchette accommodation is popular and affordable. A couchette is a room with several bunks, which you will share with strangers. The rooms lock from the inside. The top bunk is generally more secure, but if you need to get up during the night to use the bathroom it can be difficult to do so in the dark. This is more pertinent to train travel because although trains are generally very safe places, robberies do happen. When you're sleeping you are more vulnerable, so prepare for the worst by keeping valuables with you at all times. If you feel comfortable and safe it will be much easier to get some rest. Consider using a money belt that straps to your waist or thigh. If you are storing luggage in the overhead bins, make sure the opening is facing away from the aisle and consider using a lock. Packing these items in your hand luggage will help you create the right conditions for sleep. An eye mask. Many airlines give these out for free when you board but they are not generally available on trains. Opt for an eye mask with a flap that comes down over the top of your nose to keep the light out as much as possible. Earplugs. Airplanes and trains can be very loud places, with the sounds of other passengers, the meal and drink service and plane engine noise potentially disrupting your rest. Bring foam or silicone earplugs so that you can block out the noise and get some sleep. As you settle into your seat, tell your neighbor that you are planning on sleeping. On a plane, let the flight attendants know that you don't need to be woken up for meals or drinks. Set it for an hour before you are scheduled to arrive at your destination. Remember that you may be crossing several time zones and be aware of the local time at your destination. Feeling prepared and ready for what's ahead will help you to relax and get some sleep without worrying about what will happen at your destination.

Summary: Choose your seat or bunk carefully. Secure your belongings. Bring the necessary equipment to encourage sleep. Communicate to avoid being woken up. Set an alarm.

When it comes time to end the conversation with your crush, keep things light and cute! Use an emoji like the kissy face or heart eyes emoji, and let them know you're thinking about them even though you can't talk. Before you go to sleep, say something like "Goodnight, I can't wait to talk to you tomorrow! Xoxo" or "Sweet dreams!" If you want to lead into a different conversation for when you're available to talk, try saying something like "I have to go right now, but what do you think about Drake's newest album? Let's discuss later!" If you're talking to someone that you normally have contact with and won't be able to respond for a while, make plans to talk to them later. Be specific with your plans so they know what time to expect to hear from you. For example, if you're in school, you can tell your partner in the morning, "I have classes all day today, but I'll be done at 4:30. Want to meet at 5 for dinner?" Waiting to contact your crush after a date is a thing of the past. If you've been texting after your date, end the conversation by thanking them for a great night and suggesting that you do it again. For example, you can say something like "Thank you so much for such a fun night! Let's plan another one soon?" If you're confident that they like you, you can be more bold. Try saying something like "I hope I dream about you tonight!" Talking to someone who has a crush on you can be a tricky situation. Try to remain friendly but be straightforward with your responses. If you don't want to talk to them, let them know you aren't interested and end the conversation there. For example, if they ask you to hang out, you can say something like "You're a nice person, but I'm just not interested in you that way." Try not to suggest continuing the conversation or saying anything like "Talk to you later," which can give them the wrong idea. If you ever feel unsafe after rejecting someone, tell a trustworthy person. Contact law enforcement as soon as possible if the person sends you threats or begins to act strangely.
Summary: End on a flirty note with a cute comment or emojis. Make plans to talk later in person or on the phone. Thank them for a good time if you went on a date. Close the conversation casually if you're not interested in them.