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Don't assume your girlfriend knows how you feel about her. Be sure to tell her exactly how you feel. Ambiguity leads to uncertainty, and that can put a strain on your relationship. You are her confidant, so be sure to listen to everything she has to say. Help her unwind by talking through any problems she had. Empathize with her, share her highs and lows. This will help bond you together. The importance of listening in a relationship cannot be stressed enough. Even if what she is saying is boring to you, pay attention because it isn't boring to her. Learn to listen "between the lines" and infer what you can do to help her. Listening shows that you are invested in her life, and will build her trust. Beyond just listening, react to what she says. Become involved in the conversation, but don't take it over. Always be sincere, because it will be obvious when you're not being truthful. Let her know that she's especially vibrant today. When she changes her hairstyle, praise the new look. Compliment her on something that she did in class/at work. Make a positive comment about the clothes she is wearing. If you don't trust your girlfriend, she's not going to trust you back. Every good relationship is based on a solid foundation of trust. If she's going out with friends, don't call or text her every twenty minutes. Allow her to have fun without you. Avoid jealousy. Let her talk to other guys without your jumping in the conversation and getting defensive. Just because you are dating doesn't mean she can only talk to you. Always treat her with the utmost respect, even when you're fighting. Be respectful to her even when she's not around. Don't trash talk her behind her back. Bring up any concerns directly with her. Don't stew on issues you have, be upfront and direct. Respect her intelligence. Don't assume that she needs help with everything. Don't shoot down all her ideas. A relationship is an equal partnership. Never resort to name-calling or physical abuse.

summary: Be direct. Ask her how her day has been. Listen. Pay her a simple compliment. Trust her. Be respectful.

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Starting on the outside, peel back the vertical strips. Place a dab of glue on the exposed horizontal row, then press the strip back into place. Repeat this step for the inside of the basket. A glue stick will work just fine. If you choose to use liquid glue, secure the paper with a paper clip until it dries. Use hot glue for felt or plastic. Your basket has vertical strips and horizontal strips. The vertical strips come from the base and sides of the basket. The horizontal strips come from the squares you made. When you first cut your paper, you made the vertical strips a little longer than necessary to allow room for weaving. As such, you may have some excess material sticking out over the top of your last row. Trim these strips down until they are flush with the last, horizontal row. If you made your basket multiple colors, then you can choose any of these colors for the handle. If your basket is all 1 color, then match the handle color to the basket. If you made a different sized basket, measure the height of your basket. Multiply it by 3, then add 2 inches (5.1cm). Place the left end of the handle against the left side of the basket, and the right end against the right side of the basket. Make sure that both ends of the handle are on the inside of the basket, then slide them down until they hit the bottom of the basket. If the handle is too long, cut the ends shorter. If the handle is too short, move it upwards. Use tape or clothespins to temporarily secure the handle in place. Pull away 1 side of the handle, coat it with glue, then press it back into place. Repeat the process for the other side of the handle. Alternatively, you can just weave both ends of the handle through the strips in the basket. A glue stick will work just fine here, but liquid glue will be even better. If you made a felt or plastic basket, use hot glue. Most baskets are pretty delicate to begin with, but homemade baskets are even more fragile. Unless your basket is made from plastic or foam, you should avoid getting it wet. Also, don't carry anything too heavy inside your basket. A paper basket is great for kids' Easter baskets with plastic eggs. You can store heavier items in you basket, but you don't be able to carry your basket around; otherwise, it may break.

summary: Glue the top edges of the vertical strips down to the last square. Trim the vertical strips that are sticking out over the top of the basket. Cut one 18 by 1in (45.7 by 2.5cm) strip of paper for the handle. Tuck the handle into the basket so that the ends touch the base. Secure the handle with glue. Use the basket with care.

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Unless you find that the problem is root rot, a good soak can improve your struggling plant's health. If the plant isn't potted, then water it thoroughly with a garden hose until the water begins to pool on top of the soil instead of soaking in. If you have a potted plant, fill a bucket or sink with cold water and put the pot in the water for a couple of hours. If you find that your plant is severely scorched, soak it multiple times each day until you start to notice an improvement. Move it to an area with more shade to protect it from the sun. If you've found that your plant's suffering is the result of dryness although you water your plant often, consider putting water-storing crystals in the soil. These crystals are made to help soil retain water, so they should help your plant better handle the periods of time between waterings. Watering the plant itself can lead to fungal disease. In order to keep the plant protected, make sure to only pour the water directly on the soil. Watering properly requires a delicate balance. Both watering too much and not enough can harm your plant. To ensure that your plant gets the right amount, always touch the soil and make sure it's dry before you water the plant. For a rough estimate of the moisture level, stick a finger down into the soil. If it feels dry, you may need to water more. Research the plant's watering needs and consistently water only at the recommended frequency. Make sure to water your plant less in the winter time than you do during other seasons. The plant needs less water during this time because winter is its dormant phase.
summary: Soak the plant. Add water-storing crystals to dry plants. Water the soil, not the plant. Monitor the soil closely and provide water as needed. Water less frequently during the winter months.