Problem: Article: This prank will use a loud noise to startle the prankee. To accomplish this, you'll be using tape to fasten an air horn in an unlikely location in such a way that the airhorn is triggered and a loud noise made without the prankee realizing beforehand. For this prank, you'll need: Airhorn Tape NOTE: depending on the surface you are taping your airhorn to, you may need gentler tape so as not to do damage to paint or wallpaper. You should set up this prank when the prankee is away from the place you are planning to perform it. This way he won't overhear the airhorn when you test it out. He may figure out what you're doing if he hears you setting up! When selecting your location, your ingenuity and imagination are the only limit. You might tape the airhorn to the wall in such a way that when a door is opened it causes the airhorn to go off, startling the prankee. You could put it beneath his chair so that when he sits the airhorn triggers. Use camouflage to disguise your airhorn when you are able. An airhorn taped to the bottom of a chair will be quite suspicious. Disguise this prank by putting a jacket or hoodie sweatshirt on the back of the chair to block the horn from view. Take your tape and use it to attach your airhorn to the location you have chosen. You'll want to do a trail run after you've secured the airhorn in place so that you're certain the prank will work. Once you've set the prank, you'll have to wait for it to be sprung. Don't worry - you'll know it when you hear it. If the prankee is away for a period of time, you may want to check on your prank several times throughout the day. Depending on heat, humidity, tape quality, and the surface you've taped the airhorn to, your tape may loosen over time, ruining your prank. People rarely expect to be pranked multiple times in a row. You can use this to your advantage to prank your target especially well. Do this by setting up several airhorn traps for the prankee in locations he's likely to trigger.
Summary: Know the goal of your prank. Choose your moment to set up wisely. Determine the ideal location. Tape your prank into position. Set up a domino effect.

Problem: Article: Your crush might linger if you daydream about what could be, but holding onto your fantasies will only lead to more pain. Accept the reality of the situation and your feelings of attraction equally. Gradually avoid thinking about what your relationship would be like if it could only work out. Don't dwell on the past or worry about the future. Instead, ground yourself in the present. Instead of building up a fantasy life, work on yourself. Set goals in your work or hobbies, spend time with loved ones, and work on self-improvement to love the life you have. Your friendship with this person can still be meaningful, even if you can't pursue a romantic relationship with them. Think about all the good times you've had with this person and the positive qualities they have. Have gratitude that this person is in your life and that you've had the opportunity to know them. You don't have to stop being friends, but spending time with just this person can cause you to dwell more on your feelings. You might need some time away from this person to work through your feelings. Tell your friend that you need space for a while. While you're spending time away from them, focus on other things, like trying a new hobby or meeting new people. Rebuilding a friendship can take weeks or months. You may not feel "over" your crush until you find someone new. Take as much time as you need to process your emotions. Let your friend know why you need space so that they don't feel hurt or confused. Let them know that it isn't their fault and that you still care about them. If you want to fall out of love with your crush, set boundaries for yourself and your friend to avoid sparking old flames. You might avoid extended physical contact with your friend, stop flirting with them, or steer away from intimate conversations for a while. Share the boundaries with your friend (if you're comfortable) so they know to avoid those situations. For example, you might tell your friend to hold off on the cuddling or hugging, even if they just mean it in a platonic way. On the flip side, you may have to hold yourself back from hugging or holding them. Let them know why you are doing this so they don't feel hurt or abandoned.
Summary:
Separate fantasy from what actually is. Appreciate your friendship for what you have. Spend some time apart for a while. Set boundaries.