INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Consequences for a seduction could be very good, or very bad. Your friendship could give birth to a one-night stand or even a long-term relationship. On the other hand, things can get uncomfortable and awkward quickly. If this is the case, the best way to repair a friendship (provided you want to repair it) is by talking openly about what happened. Explain what you felt and why you wanted to do what you did. It's usually best not to pry into questions like why they rejected you. Focusing on the rejection itself can lead to bitterness on both ends. If all is indeed lost, you have to accept your losses. Not everything is going to work out the way you want it to; the same is especially true in pursuing relationships. If the seduction has failed for whatever reason, there's going to be a spot of awkwardness. It is best to turn this into an opportunity for both sides to vent their feelings and say how they feel. This may lessen the impact of the rejection, but it's necessary if you want to keep the friendship alive. Be honest with how you feel. If the other person tries to brush it off as a joke, it may be best to follow through with that and move past the episode as quickly as possible. Otherwise, it's a good idea to talk about what happened as friends. Make sure to let your friend that you care about them as a friend, in spite of any added attraction you've had for them. You might start a conversation with something like this: "I know how this might look. While I am attracted to you, I also value you as a great friend. I hope you don't think I feel any less of you because of this." Following the seduction, you need to move forward. This is true whether the seduction worked, you're staying friends, or the friendship was ruined as a result. The outcomes vary wildly, but even in the worst case, there is no benefit in letting yourself suffer over it. An important part of life lies in accepting your decisions and learning from them. Even if you regret making the seduction, you should forgive yourself as soon as you can. After all, you were taking a risk, and for that, you should feel proud of yourself. If the seduction fails completely and your friendship is terminated, fill the emotional void with something new and fresh. Keep yourself occupied. The people who heal from emotional pain the fastest are those who stay busy. Don't take it personally. Move on, and fuel your frustrations towards getting to a better place in life. If the seduction fails but you manage to remain friends, try to let things resume as they did. Staying friends is easiest if you manage to talk things through when the seduction happens. Accept that some feelings aren't mutual, while others are. If you're rejected at first and the friendship stays together, they might begin to see just how much you value them. If you let the subject be for the time being, there is the chance they might change their mind and realize what a catch you are.

SUMMARY: Accept the consequences. Talk things through. Take things forward.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You may feel like you're always wondering, "Is that right? Was that okay?" Making decisions may become increasingly difficult as you lose the ability to trust yourself. Even simple decisions may feel burdensome as if you cannot trust yourself to make a good or 'right' decision. Simple things such as deciding what kind of coffee you want or where to meet a friend for lunch can start to feel overwhelming. You may remember yourself as happy, independent, and confident, but now you feel none of those things apply to you. You may feel like you barely recognize yourself anymore, which can lead to feelings of depression. You may feel cut off from family and friends, possibly because your partner has isolated you from them, or because you are afraid they will think you are going crazy. If you look at yourself now and barely recognize who you are since being in the relationship, this can indicate a gaslighting relationship. Your partner may accuse you of being a bad spouse or not caring about them or their feelings when you make a mistake. Friends, family, or co-workers may question your fears of displeasing your partner or upsetting them over small things. You might consider making excuses for their behavior (or your own) to assure them that everything is okay and it's not really a big deal. If you find yourself lying to other people or defending your partner's demands, this can indicate gaslighting tendencies. You might say, "My partner is really picky, but they're not demanding," or, "Well, I have to be a good spouse because I often mess up." If something just feels a bit 'off' but you can't pinpoint it, ask yourself what's going on. Gaslighting can upset your inner compass and make you question the way you perceive things. If you find yourself questioning the words you say, your own actions, or whether you're an awful person, this can be a warning sign. Even if you can't quite nail down what it is that's 'off,' recognize that something isn't working when you're with this person. If you're doubting your own thoughts and feelings and asking yourself, "Am I being crazy?" talk to a friend you trust. Bring the evidence to them and ask, "What do you think?" Having an outside perspective can help you know whether you're overreacting or you should genuinely be concerned. Talk about the behaviors you notice that upset you and ask whether your questioning is warranted. For example, you can say, "My partner has long weekend business trips and she doesn't respond to calls or texts during this time. Should I be worried? She says that everything is fine and she just gets bad reception and that I am overreacting. What do you think?" Support from friends and family can help you begin to trust yourself again and rebuild your confidence. They can help provide you with the strength and courage to break the unhealthy bond of a gaslight relationship. Perhaps your partner calls you crazy or that you have some kind of psychological disorder. You may even believe them. Take this as an opportunity to talk to a professional about your experience. They may identify this type of behavior from your partner as abusive. Start by discussing the situation with a therapist individually and not in couples' counseling. Getting an outside view from an expert can be helpful. If you have already been diagnosed with a mental illness, your partner may be using it against you ("That's just your anxiety talking."). If something doesn't feel right, take the evidence to your therapist or a mental health professional and get their opinion.

SUMMARY: Consider if you constantly second-guess yourself. Notice how you've changed. Recognize making excuses for their behavior. Trust your gut. Talk to someone you trust. Ask a professional.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you're logged into Facebook, doing so will open your News Feed. If you aren't logged into Facebook, enter your email address (or phone number) into the top-right corner of the screen and click Log In. It looks like a message bubble with a lightning bolt inside, in the row of options located in the top-right side of the Facebook page. This link is at the bottom of the Messenger drop-down menu. Clicking it will open the Messenger utility. Your conversations are stored on the left side of this page. You should see a small gear icon appear in the bottom-right corner of the selected message. Doing so will open a drop-down menu with several options. It's near the middle of the drop-down menu. You should see this option on the pop-up "Delete Conversation" window. Clicking it will permanently remove your selected conversation from your messages history.

SUMMARY:
Open the Facebook website. Click the Messenger icon. Click View All in Messenger. Scroll to the conversation you wish to delete. Hover your mouse cursor over the message. Click the ⚙️ icon. Click Delete. Click Delete when prompted.