INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You need to make sure your relationship is in the right place before you go from dating to a committed relationship. You need to decide if the two of you are ready to go to this next step. There are some criteria that you can look at to see if you are ready for the next step. Questions you can ask yourself are: Do we hang out on a frequent basis (more than once a week)? Do we talk to one another outside of our dates? Do you both initiate conversations and dates? Do we enjoy being around each other when we are together? Have you met one another's friends? Communication is key to any relationship. Before you make the transition between dating to a relationship, you need to discuss some things with your partner about where the dating is going, if your partner wants to change the status of your interactions as well, and if your partner is ready for the next step. Try to avoid having a ''talk'', meaning you should try to bring it up lightly or at a comfortable moment. Don't bombard your partner with a "Where are we going?" speech. You should also ask what your partner expects out of a relationship so you know if you fulfill the requirements. Sometimes, being in a relationship can sneak up on you without realizing it. This is common if you are comfortable with your partner and just haven't verbalized it yet. If this is the case, you just need to tell your partner that you want to make things official. Some signs that you are already in a relationship are: You date each other exclusively You spend every weekend together without having to ask Your partner has seen you at your best and worst You've fought and made it through to the other side You've talked honestly about your exes You're really good friends with each other's friends You stay in more often than you go out on dates There are many reasons to want to start being in an official relationship with your partner. Feeling ready for the next step, wanting to be with the other person more, and wanting to connect with the other person are common reasons people being a relationship. You should not begin a relationship, however, if you are feeling pressured into by your partner or because all your friends are doing it. Also never enter into a relationship to save things between you and your partner. If you move to this step too early, you may end up ruining your relationship.

SUMMARY: Assess the state of your relationship. Talk to your partner. Look for signs you are already in a relationship. Do it for the right reasons.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: After washing your dishes, pour all three buckets of water into a single bucket. It's best to dump the sanitize bucket into the rinse bucket and then dump the rinse buck into the wash bucket. Place a metal strainer or a similar device over one of the empty buckets. Pour the water over the sink to strain out any lingering food debris. Any solid waste should be transferred into your garbage or burned in the fire. You don't want to contaminate water sources with your dirty water. It's vital to be at least 200 feet away from a water source before dumping your dishes. Estimate if you don't have an exact means of measuring. Always go farther than you think you need to. As you dump the water, move the bucket around so it's dispersed over a large patch of land. Dispersing the water in a single spot is an environmental hazard.
Summary: Consolidate your water. Strain your water. Dump your water 200 feet away from any water source. Do not dump your water in a single spot.

Call a crisis hotline and speak to someone who can help you learn more about stalking laws in your location, help you develop some strategies to stay safe, and refer you to other services. One number to call is the Victim Connect Resource Center at 855-4-VICTIM. Your stalker may be breaking anti-stalking laws, or may have committed other crimes like damaging your property. Talk to the police about what you can do. They will open a file and advise you of the best precautions to take and the types of information you have that will be most helpful for them. . If you know the identity of your stalker, you can file for a restraining order, also known as an order of protection, against them. You can discuss this with a law enforcement official or your victim advocate. Record and document any threatening texts, emails, or phone calls. Forward them to the police officer assigned to your case. Do not throw away any items the stalker may have given you; instead, pass them along to the police. Take a screenshot of any website harassment to send to the police. You can also report harassment to the owner of the website, who may be able to help you or law enforcement track down the location of the perpetrator. If you suspect the stalker has caused damage to your property, file a police report (for insurance purposes as well as evidence), and be sure to photograph the damage. Record details of every encounter with the stalker. Document date and time, what transpired, and your follow-up with law enforcement. If anyone else in your life routinely sees the stalker, like a coworker or roommate, ask them if they would be willing to create an incident log of their own sightings/encounters for additional evidence.
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One-sentence summary -- Speak to a victim advocate. Contact the police. Get a restraining order Hold on to all evidence. Create an incident log.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: While it was appropriate to clean your piercing equipment and skin with rubbing alcohol prior to piercing, it can dry out your new piercing now. A saline solution is gentler and won't dry the hole out. You can purchase a saline solution at the drug store, or make your own. Try to physically let your pierced body part soak in the solution, like in a shallow bowl or cup. If you're unable to do this, use a tissue or Q-tip to apply the solution to the piercing. If you choose to make your own solution, use non-iodized, fine-grain sea salt. Some grocery stores stock this with the regular table salt, or you may need to buy it online. Mix 1/4 teaspoon of salt into one cup of filtered or bottled water. Reduce the amount of salt if your skin becomes dry. It can be tempting to fiddle with your new jewelry, but this greatly increases your chance of infection. Try not to touch it at all, unless you're doing one of your daily cleanings. Never touch your piercing at all unless your hands have been thoroughly washed.

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Clean your ear piercing with a saline solution. Avoid touching your piercing.