Give your partner your full attention and be an active listener (see How to Actively Listen). And ask him to do the same. To keep the emotional intimacy of your relationship healthy, you both need to be sincerely present for and engaged with each other. When your boyfriend comes to you to vent or share his feelings, recognize that he's showing you that he appreciates that you're there for him and is making himself emotionally vulnerable. Honor that gesture of intimacy and listen actively and with care. Don't try to force him to meet a precise set of requirements in exactly the way you want. Be open to who he is and learn how you can support each other in your own ways; don't try to force each other to be something you're not. As much as you might want to believe that your partner should perfectly meet all your expectations in exactly the way you want him to, it really isn't in the nature of how human beingsor human relationshipswork. It's healthy to let him know your needs and desires and to expect him to make an effort to meet them. But it isn't realistic or healthy to expect him to become a different person.

Summary: Be fully present when you're with him. Respect your boyfriend's feelings. Accept your boyfriend's differences. Don't go into or through the relationship expecting to change him.

This is especially important for men. You do not necessarily need a wool suit jacket, but some form of structured jacket, in a traditional color like black or brown, is a good idea, even if you only end up carrying it. Black, gray, navy blue, and brown pants are the standard colors of choice. Khaki pants are common for men's business casual, but women can also pull them off for business casual, as well. Keep your khakis pressed and wrinkle-free. Dark colors, like black or dark brown, are the most traditional and best received. Light and dark colors are both acceptable, but avoid anything bold or flashy. Choose a top that flatters your figure without being skin tight or low enough in the front to be revealing. A solid color works best for casual fabrics, but a print in a rich hue can look appropriate on nicer fabrics like silk. Ties make you look more professional, and you may want to wear one if you intend to mingle and establish contacts for the future. If leaning toward a business casual style, however, ties are not necessary. Men can opt for a lace-up style or a more casual loafer, but either way, your shoes must be polished and in good condition. Closed-toe pumps or flats, are preferable. Black and brown leather are ideal. This applies to both men and women. Black socks are the most common and most versatile color, but you should try to match the color of your socks to the color of your shoes or trousers in order to blend the two together. Avoid white or colored socks that might stand out. If so, wear a slip underneath. Avoid non-traditional jewelry, like lip piercings, and only wear subtle pieces that do not look flashy.

Summary: Bring a blazer or sports jacket. Wear dress pants if you want to leave a lasting impression. Consider khakis. Women may choose to wear slacks, khakis, or to try out a knee-length pencil skirt. Wear a button-down collared shirt or polo shirt. Women may consider a knit blouse, silk blouse, or close-weave sweater. Men - decide whether or not you want to wear a tie. Wear black or brown leather shoes. Women - wear flats or a low heel (no high heels). Match your socks to your trousers. Women, if you choose to wear a skirt or dress, check the fabric to see if it is clinging to you. Minimize your accessories.

Your first step in determining whether your loved one had life insurance is to gather all documents related to their death. For example, get a copy of their will, if they had one, and death certificate. Some people put information about life insurance policies in their wills. These documents may also help with your search for more information. Often a court will decide the validity of a will and supervise the distribution of a deceased person's assets. This is called "probating." If your loved one's estate has been probated, you can look at the probate records to see if the life insurance policy came up as an asset. If you have access to your loved one's financial papers, look through them for evidence of a life insurance policy. Pay close attention to any paperwork related to insurance. It is possible that you can find a life insurance policy bundled with other policies you already know about. Many people bundle life insurance with car or home insurance. Look for evidence that your loved one made premium payments. Look at bill payments, cancelled checks, and bank statements for any sign of insurance payments. Also check credit card statements for the past several years. Some policy holders will pay premiums with credit. Many people keep important documents in a safe deposit box, in case of burglary or fires. If your loved one had a safe deposit box, check it for any important financial documents.

Summary: Gather important documents. Look through financial papers. Search checking accounts for payments. Check any safe deposit boxes.

It is best to do it in your backyard or around your block so anyone can go inside and treat any injuries they get, if they get them. If your backyard is small, ask one of your friends with a large backyard if they could use it. Around the Cornucopia, place different backpacks with supplies such as Nerf guns, water guns, tag balls, binoculars, camouflage capes, and bigger flashlights. Be sure to get a bucket filled with water, in case someone needs to refill their water gun. The traps will "kill" a tribute (unless they somehow escape) and they can be any type of trap you want, just nothing that could actually hurt them. You can also set up treasure, such as putting a box by a tree and placing something valuable in it (something the tributes couldn't get in Cornucopia.) Make some silver paper parachutes with a bit of weight on the end. Have a box with each district number on it. Have each of your guests take it in turns to throw a sponsor parachute at and whichever box it lands in or around, gets the sponsor. Each tribute can have 3 to 4 turns. The district with the most sponsors wins a prize.
Summary: Set up the room outside. Get 12/24 hula hoops to put in your backyard lined up and place some sort of Cornucopia near it. Be sure to set up traps and treasure. Play a sponsor parachute game.