INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Though you may think that the boy will only stay in love with you if he sees you every second of every day, the opposite is actually true. Your boy will be much more likely to stay in love with you if he sees that you have a life of your own, that you have some of your own friends, and that you're OK with just spending some time alone. Don't try to have the exact same schedule as the boy. Keep up your sports, outside friends, and hobbies. If you drop everything just to be with him, then it'll look like you don't value your own goals very much. You and the boy don't have to have the exact same friends. Continue having "girl time" and let him have his "boy time" -- your relationship will be healthier if you don't spend all of your social time together. Stay busy. He'll want you more if he knows that your schedule isn't wide open and that you can't have him whenever you want. If you want the boy to stay interested, then you have to keep mixing it up. Don't do the same old thing every day or he'll begin to get tired of the same old routine. You should try to make the relationship always feel new and exciting no matter how long you've been together. Pursue a new hobby together. Pick a new hobby to do together, whether it's learning how to make the best cupcakes in the world or becoming master golfers. If you do something new together every month, then your relationship will continue to feel new. Discover new places together. Don't go to dinner at the same restaurant every Friday night. Find a new place to eat and keep things interesting. Go out of your comfort zones together. You should both do something that makes you feel squeamish -- whether it's learning to surf or conquering your fears of spiders. Find a new way to tell your boyfriend how much you love him. Don't just say "I love you" every time -- be creative when you tell him how you feel. If you're falling out of love, or not really feeling the love to begin with, then there's no point in forcing something that just isn't there. This will only make you both miserable. It's better to cut things off once you both know it will never work instead of letting the relationship die a slow, painful death. Be honest. If you really think it's not working, sit down and have a talk about parting ways. Don't be discouraged. Most people fall in love more than once in a lifetime, and you have a whole lifetime of falling in love with boys -- and one day, men -- ahead of you. Remember-there are many more fish in that sea! If he doesn't like you, that is okay. You can always move on. But, you can continue liking him and keep trying.

SUMMARY: Maintain your independence. Keep things fresh. Know when to call it quits.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You can test your oil at home with just these 2 items. Make sure you cover your work surface with wax paper or tin foil to protect it from any oil that might bleed through the paper. If your oil doesn't have a dropper with it or a cap that allows this, you can use the eraser side of a pencil. Just dip the eraser into the bottle and let the oil drip onto the paper from there, or gently touch the eraser to the paper to get the oil to transfer. If you're testing multiple oils, it might help to label each one so you remember where it is on the paper. This will normally take about 30-45 minutes depending on how much oil you have on the paper. Check after 30 minutes, and if there's still some liquid on the paper, allow another 15 minutes to dry. If there is a ring present, that means that the oil has likely been diluted with another substance and is less pure. If you can't see a ring, try touching the paper with your finger lightly. If it's completely dry and you don't feel any oil or grease on your finger, your oil is likely pure and high quality. Some oils that are darker in color will leave a slight tint, but the paper should not be oily or greasy once completely dry. Oils such as sandalwood, patchouli, and German chamomile will leave a tint but not an oily ring. For aromatherapists and naturopaths, it might be worthwhile to send oils to a lab for chemical testing. This will ensure that the chemical makeup of the oil is indeed pure and what is labelled on the bottle. The two means of testing are Gas Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry. These tests are often performed together in a lab, and will show whether there are any "adulterants" in the oil.

SUMMARY: Select an oil to test and get a piece of blank paper. Place one drop of the oil on the paper. Allow the oil to dry completely. Check the places where you dropped the oil for a leftover ring of oil or grease. Send your oils to a lab for testing if you will be using them for professional reasons.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Your body heat will cause the snow of your dome to melt and then freeze again, creating a barrier between the inside and outside of your igloo. Without ventilation this seal will prevent the CO2 that you exhale from escaping, and could seriously harm you. Cut small, crescent shaped vents into the top or sides of your igloo to prevent the buildup of CO2. Now that you have the dome of your igloo created and some vents carved into place, you're ready to make an entrance. Use your snow knife/machete to cut a rectangle from the bottom of your block deep igloo base to about eye-level high, while crouching, in your dome wall. Your cut should be as deep as your dome wall is thick. Try to preserve this block by pulling it inside the igloo. You can save this block to create an overhang for your entrance. Remove the remaining snow from your entrance in an gentle upward slope. You can pull this snow inside your igloo and use it for further patching gaps from the inside, or you can simply push it outside. Once your sloped entrance is finished, take the rectangular block you cut free of your dome wall and turn it on its side to remove it from your igloo. Then: Cut the rectangular dome-wall block in half. Lean each half of your block inward over your entrance trench so that each one holds the other up in an upside down V shape. This upside V overhang for your entrance should be as close to the mouth of the entrance as possible, to provide the most protection. Your igloo can be made even more durable to patching thin spots and gaps with more snow. Some gaps may be most easily patched from the inside, while you might have better access to others from outside. In either case, use your hand to press the snow into the gap and then smooth the area to pack it together. You should be able to assess the stability of your igloo by touch. If the blocks feel solid and sturdy, your igloo should withstand the elements. Even if your igloo is a little on the rickety side, in the event of a cave-in, you'll be able to dig yourself free from the snow easily.

SUMMARY: Carve vents in your igloo to prevent CO2 poisoning. Cut your entrance. Clear your entrance way. Strengthen your exterior with snow and enjoy your igloo.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If roots have clogged a pipe completely, they will block the flow of chemical treatments. Hire a plumber instead to clear the pipe with a Roto Rooter or similar mechanical tool. This also has the advantage of avoiding environmental impacts from herbicide.

SUMMARY:
Have a professional clear clogged pipes mechanically.