Article: If you want a good relationship with your sister, make her feel supported. Instead of becoming jealous over your sister's achievements, be her personal cheerleader. This will make your sister feel valued and strengthen your bond. If your sister achieves something, offer her a sincere congratulations. For example, say something like, "Good job! I'm so proud!" if she gets straight A's one semester. If you're supportive of your sister, she's more likely to be supportive of you in return. Remember, it's normal to be jealous at times. Sometimes, you may wish you were the one achieving something. However, just because you feel a negative emotion does not mean you have to act on it. Try to put your own negativity aside and try to genuinely congratulate your sister. Boundaries are important for any healthy relationship. Without solid boundaries, positive relationships are difficult. You are entitled to your own physical and emotional space. When your sister invades your space, let her know politely instead of responding with anger. If your sister is upsetting you, you have the right to ask her to stop. Siblings sometimes take a while to understand one another's boundaries, and your sister may occasionally inadvertently make you uncomfortable. In these situations, respond accordingly. Ask your sister to stop the behavior, but do so in a mature fashion. Do not say, "Get out of my room! I don't want you here!" Instead, say something like, "I need some space to myself sometimes, and I don't like it when you're in my room when I'm trying to read". If your sister continues to disturb you and tends to treat you disrespectfully, you can discuss this sincerely with your parents. Alternatively, you can stop communicating with your sister by staying away from her for a while until she learns to treat you respectfully again. Sometimes, your sibling may not understand you are trying to establish boundaries. Do not hesitate to ask a parent for help if your sibling is not respecting your boundaries. A great way to improve your relationship is by working together. Try to help your sister with some of her chores, and ask her for help in return. If the two of you work together on, say, the dishes, this will encourage teamwork and a sense of togetherness. Making chores fun can help strengthen your relationship. If washing dishes seems tedious, the two of you can try making up songs to pass the time. Many people have a tendency to take siblings for granted. You may fail to see your sister as an individual if you're used to viewing her as just another family member. Try to treat your sister as a friend. Many siblings eventually become good friends. Think about how you treat your friends from school. Chances are, you do not do things like tease and torment them, which you may to do your sister. Try to offer your sister this same kindness. Hang out with your sister sometimes. Just because she's family does not mean the two of you can't hang out like friends. Go shopping. Invite her on a bike ride. Play a board game together. This would enable a positive relationship between you and your sister.
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Support your sister's achievements. Set boundaries respectfully. Do chores together. Treat your sister more like a friend.
Article: Place the diced cucumbers, peppers, and onions in a large bowl. Toss the vegetables together with the salt, then cover the entire batch with cold water. Note that you should not add the minced garlic to this mixture. Set it aside until later. The bowl you use should be made of glass, plastic, or another non-reactive material. The water should be very cold to keep the vegetables as fresh as possible. If desired, you can add 1 cup (250 ml) of ice to the water, as well, to cool the mixture further. Set the mixture aside and let it rest for 4 to 6 hours at room temperature. Technically, you can move onto the next step after 2 hours if you're in a hurry. You can also allow the vegetables to soak overnight. Longer resting times should help prolong the lifespan of the relish, which is beneficial if you plan on storing it long-term. Check the mixture every hour or so. If the water level decreases significantly, add more cold water. If the water temperature becomes too warm, add more ice. Pour the contents of the bowl through a fine mesh colander, discarding the soaking water. Thoroughly rinse the vegetables with cool, running water. Agitate the colander carefully while rinsing the vegetables to promote even coverage. Allow the rinse water to completely drain from the vegetables before continuing. Return the vegetable mixture to the bowl and cover it with additional cold water. Allow the mixture to soak for another hour. Pour the contents of the bowl through the colander, discarding the water and keeping the vegetables. You do not need to rinse the mixture this time, but you may need to gently press the vegetables against the sides and bottom of the colander to squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible.
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Toss the vegetables with salt and water. Let the mixture rest. Drain and rinse the vegetables. Soak in fresh water. Drain the vegetables again.