INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Your (hopefully) spouse-to-be should be surprised, delighted, and / or put a bit off-balance by your proposition. It is the sort of romantic moment most people live for, so be sure to get it right by planning it out early. Think about the appropriate place, time, and words to say. You should think of things your partner particularly enjoys favorite restaurants, activities, and / or music but for whatever reason does not get to indulge in often. Use these as background elements to set up a truly memorable proposition to marry. Short, simple words carry a lot more power than big, fancy words. If you want to make a great impact with what you say, plan to speak plainly and from the heart. Since you are doing the asking, it is your responsibility to have the engagement ring picked out ahead of time. Think about what your partner likes and dislikes. If there is jewelry for you to examine, do so and avoid gems and colors that make few or no appearances in your partner's current collection. Feel free to specifically ask your partner about engagement rings, but be sure to do it well in advance of when you actually plan to buy the ring, so he or she will have forgotten all about it. Do not feel as though you have to spend an exorbitant amount of money on an engagement ring. The more important thing is what the ring symbolizes. Besides, the wedding itself is likely to set you back plenty on its own. With the ring stowed safely away, begin your day or night out together. Be on your best behavior and keep things happy and bright. When the time comes, drop to one knee in front of your partner, pull out your ring, and say your piece. With any luck, you will get a resounding "yes!". Propose in public, if you can help it at all. Having witnesses around proves to your lover that you are ready to get married no matter who knows it and no matter what they might think. The people around you will love the show, too. Once the night is through and you are successfully engaged to be married, waste no time in laying out plans for the ceremony and honeymoon. Even a small civil ceremony needs a time and a place; most people will also want a more formal ceremony, whether religious or civil, which requires all kinds of event planning skills and plenty of money. Do not forget to register with a wedding gift registry, if you would like people to bring wedding gifts. Plan the wedding with your lover. Include parents and legal guardians as well. More often than not, they will gladly help plan and defray the cost of the event.

SUMMARY: Plan ahead to pop the question. Purchase an engagement ring. Ask your lover to marry you. Begin to plan the wedding.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: There are a number of different ways to apply kinesiology tape, and these typically depend on the size of the affected muscle and the results that are trying to be achieved. You should visit a medical professional, such as a physiotherapist or physical therapist, to learn the proper tension and alignment that should be used for taping your particular muscle. As a general rule: Y tape applied in the shape of a Y over the target muscle. This is used to surround the target muscle and can either inhibit or facilitate muscle stimuli. The tape should be slightly longer than the target muscle. I tape application is used for acute injuries and helps with alignment corrections. In this case, you place a single strip of tape along the target muscle in a straight line. X tape application is when the tape forms an X shape across the affected muscle. This is used when the origin and alignment of the muscle changes with movement. The tape will move with the muscle providing continued support. For example, it can be used on the rhomboids (upper back and shoulder). Fan/web tape application is used in a similar way to the X tape; however, the one end remains intact while the other end spreads out in a fan-shape across the muscle. Kinesiology tape can come in a continuous roll or precut strips. If you are using a roll of kinesiology tape, unwind and cut off the amount of tape you need. Then, round the ends of the tape by cutting the corners with scissors. This will help prevent the tape from fraying and unpeeling at the ends. If you are using precut strips, tear the strips along the serrated edge. If you are applying kinesiology tape to a joint, such as the knee or elbow, you should always begin with the joint in a bent position. If the tape is applied to a knee or elbow in an extended position, the tape will pull off once you begin to move. Tear the backing 2-3 inches (5-7.5 cm) from the end of the tape to create an anchor. This part will be applied directly to the skin. It is important that you do not stretch this section of the tape. If you stretch the anchor section of tape, it may cause the tape to peel off and the application will be less effective. After you have anchored the tape to the skin, you can begin to stretch the tape across the desired muscle. The amount of stretch you use will depend upon the type of treatment. For example, if you want to stimulate a muscle that is struggling to perform, you should use 15%-50% stretch. This will alleviate muscle pain and tension. Alternatively, if you want to relieve pain from a muscle that is overstimulated, you should use 15%-25% stretch. This can be done by holding the tape in the middle and gently tearing and pulling at the paper backing. If you peel off all of the backing at once, the tape may stick to itself and ruin the application. Avoid touching the adhesive. This can impact the stickiness of the tape and may cause the tape to peel off the skin. The last 2-3 inches (5-7.5 cm) of tape should be anchored to the skin without stretching the tape. Avoid sticking tape to another piece of tape. This will not hold and may cause the ends to roll up. Once the tape has been applied to the skin, you want to activate the tape and ensure that it will not peel off the skin. Use your hands to rub the tape from the center towards the ends. This will help stick the tape to the skin.

SUMMARY: Tape the area as instructed by your physiotherapist. Cut the amount of tape needed. Bend all joints before applying tape. Apply an anchor to the skin. Stretch the tape across the skin. Peel the backing from the tape in small segments. Anchor the end of the tape to the skin. Rub the tape from the center to the ends.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Girls love to hear compliments. It reassures them that you like them and that they are attractive. Give her compliments that are specific to her rather than generic compliments like "you're pretty". Compliment her abilities like how well she plays a sport or musical instrument. These kinds of compliments show her that you care about her interests. Be genuine with your compliments. Most girls have the insight to tell when someone isn't being genuine so make sure the compliments you say come from a true place. Ask the girl about the things she's interested in to get her talking to you. Find common interests you share to create a bond with her, or take the time to learn more about something she is interested in. Use questions that will encourage her to share with you. "What is your most treasured memory?" "What would be your perfect day?" One thing most girls want from their partner is their undivided attention. This conveys that you will be there for her and that she will be your number one. Listen to her when she talks and validate her by acknowledging what she said. This needs to be more than just an "uh-huh" or "yes, sweetie". Be an active listener by rephrasing what said and repeating it back with a follow up question. Eye contact is an important part of communicating and flirting with a girl. Good eye contact can make her feel a connected to you and not be able to get you off of her mind. Lock eyes with her while she talks to you and gaze lovingly into her eyes. Periodically catch her eye when you are across the room from her, and hold her eye contact for a few seconds before looking away. Smile when you look into her eyes.

SUMMARY:
Compliment her. Learn about her interests. Give her your complete attention. Make eye contact with her.