Problem: Article: Show your girl that you're capable of keeping up a fun conversation over the phone. In turn, she'll think that you can hold up your end of a conversation in person. Your goal in texting the girl you like is giving her just a sliver of your personality and making her want more. If you fascinate the girl, she'll keep wanting to talk to you. Here's how to do it: Find a common interest. Though you don't have to talk about your political or religious beliefs while texting, you should find a common interest. Even if it's just a TV show or a band, this will allow you to continue. Mention something you're passionate about, such as soccer or even cooking pasta. This will catch her eye. Communicate that you're willing to spend time on things that interest you. If you're hanging out with friends or practicing with your band, tell her. She'll be more interested in you if she knows you have a life. Show off your wit. If she says something funny, don't just say "Ha ha" and end the conversation. Instead, say something funny back and show her that you can keep up. Flirting with your girl will not only make her want to keep talking to you, but will give her the hint that you're actually into her. You should flirt just enough to show her you're interested, but don't go overboard or she'll want you to back off. Here's how you can keep up the conversation by flirting: Be playful. At the right time, show her your silly side by making a goofy comment. No woman likes a guy who takes himself too seriously. Tease her. If you know her well enough, tease her gently and wait for her to tease you back. Just make sure that she can pick up on your tone from the text and knows that you're joking. Don't be afraid to send the occasional ";-)" emoticon. Though you shouldn't overuse these, a well-timed emoticon is a great way to flirt. There are a few easy ways to show the girl that you care about her without being obvious about it. Sending a text at the right time can let her know that you're thinking about her and that she's important to you. Here's how to show your girl that you care through your texts: Show that you value her opinion. Ask her what she thinks about a certain subject, like a new movie that's playing or a new restaurant that just opened-up. Ask her open-ended questions about herself. You shouldn't get too personal, but if it comes up, ask what she's up to or what she likes to do on the weekends. Show that you remember your conversations. If she told you that she had a big test coming up, impress her by sending her a "good luck" text the evening before. You need to make sure that your feelings are reciprocated and that you're not bombarding her with texts that aren't welcome. You can show you're interested, but should avoid coming off as needy, annoying, or just plain embarrassing. Here are some ways to avoid coming on too strong: Make sure there's an equal flow of conversation. If you text her ten times for every one or two responses you get, it's time to back off. Don't text her the second you hear from her. If it takes her a day to get back to you, just chill. If you fire back a text five minutes after she finally responds you'll seem overeager -- and even desperate. Keep it cool, confident ,and comfortable. Avoid excessive emoticons. Though the occasional well-placed emoticon is a great way to flirt, don't overdo it. Avoid crazy punctuation or capitalization.
Summary: Be engaging. Flirt. Show that you care about her. Don't overdo it.

Problem: Article: Is this behavior typical or your best friend or is it something that appears to have started recently? If it has started recently, is there anything bothering your friend perhaps? Maybe something has changed in his or her life, at home or school, to make your friend behave in an unkind way. While this isn't an excuse to behave badly, it might help you to better understand where your friend is coming from. Nobody knows your best friend better than you, right? Sometimes girls or boys need to learn how to be a true friend. Back off for a while and see what happens. Don't answer when your friend talks; you can see what they will do from their reaction. If they are upset, you know your friend's not hurting you on purpose. If your friend's living her or his life just fine by being mean-spirited, then it's probable that you have a problem.
Summary: Think about what your best friend is usually like. Consider what your best friend is capable of.

Problem: Article: If other methods don't help your back spasm or you have lingering pain, take an over the counter medication to help alleviate the pain. If the pain continues for a longer period of time, though, consult your doctor. Take ibuprofen, acetaminophen, aspirin, or naproxen sodium to help with the minimize the pain. Be aware that taking pain relievers on an empty stomach in the morning may upset your stomach or make you nauseous. If your cramping is severe, consider taking a muscle relaxant. This can not only relax the cramping muscle, but may also alleviate any pain associated with it. You will need a prescription from your doctor for a muscle relaxant. Be aware that muscle relaxants can make you sleepy and drowsy and may make it difficult to function. Taking them on an empty stomach may also make you nauseous or vomit. Some sources suggest taking quinine for muscle cramps, but this treatment is dangerous and can cause a host of health problems including cardiac arrhythmia, nausea, headaches, and tinnitus. If you back spasms are particularly severe, call your doctor. She may want to see you or can prescribe you medication to help relieve the spasms and minimize any associated pain. If the pain is very severe and your doctor isn't yet in the office, either call 911 or go to the emergency room.
Summary: Take a pain reliever. Ingest a muscle relaxant. Stay away from quinine. Call your doctor.

Problem: Article: You might engage in risky situations which could hurt your emotional or physical health. Exposing yourself to HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can be a long-term cost to what you consider a little bit of fun. You might put yourself in dangerous situations in the pursuit of sexual pleasure such as illegal prostitution. If you know the risks yet continue to put yourself in risky situations, this might be part of an addiction. You might feel stressed or overworked and use sex as a way to feel better. Just like drug addicts turn to drugs when life feel overwhelming, you might turn to sex. If you start to feel out of sorts or 'off,' you may use sex as a reset to return to normal. When you feel stressed, you might turn to sex as your first option to relieve stress over other options available to you. If you use sex as a stress reliever or if you have trouble stopping, then you may have a sex addiction. Some people with a sex addiction have trouble experiencing true intimacy. This can include being intimate with someone on an emotional level or sexual level. You may form little attachment to your sexual partners or fail to truly connect with any love interests beyond sex. You may want to have a relationship yet not know how to connect in an intimate way beyond sex. Sex may not feel fulfilling as a form of intimacy. You might feel as if you use sex to feel like 'more of a man' or 'more of a woman.' You might feel like you don't know who you are without engaging in sexual activities or not have friends outside of a certain social circle that also engage the same way you do. If you take a break from sex, you might feel lost as to who you are. Outside of your sexual activity, you might have low self-esteem.
Summary:
Consider if you engage in risky sexual activity. Ask yourself if you use sex to cope or feel normal. Notice if you struggle with true intimacy. Ask if your self-worth is tied to sex.