In 1 bowl, combine 1 egg with 1 tbsp. (15 ml) water. Stir with a fork until combined. In a second bowl, combine 1 cup (240 ml) all purpose flour with 1 tsp. (5 ml) salt, 1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml) pepper, 1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml) garlic powder and 1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml) onion powder. Stir well until combined. In a third bowl add 1 cup (240 ml) of Japanese style breadcrumbs or another kind of crumb to form the crispy breading of the shrimp. Japanese style breadcrumbs are made from crust-less bread and they are lighter and flakier than conventional breadcrumbs. If the raw shrimp aren't already peeled and deveined then do so. Removing the tail is not necessary, but it is your choice. When the shrimp are ready, take 1 shrimp and dredge it in the seasoned flour mixture and make sure the shrimp is evenly covered. Then coat the shrimp in the egg wash and then press it gently into the crumb mixture. The flour and egg will act as glue, allowing the breading to adhere to the shrimp. Set the shrimp aside on a piece of parchment paper or another non-stick surface. Continue until all the shrimp are battered.
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One-sentence summary -- Set up your breading station. Prepare the shrimp.

One of the best parts of falling in love is envisioning the future you'll share with your loved one. Do not let yourself spend even a moment imagining your shared future. Live only in the present and the moment you find yourself unable to do this, pull the plug. Avoid scheduling out your time together. Try to plan your meet-ups day of so they're more impromptu and less routine. If you find yourself fantasizing about your friend with benefits, you may not be in the correct emotional space to pursue a relationship like this. Telling your friend with benefits your biggest secrets and making yourself vulnerable to them can only result in you feeling closer to them. This will make it that much harder for you to maintain the distance and separation you need to make this relationship work. Talk about fun things, like books, movies, music and work. Treat your friend with benefits like a co-worker or acquaintance that you don't know very well. You and your partner are both human, so it might be inevitable that some jealousy emerges during your relationship. It's very important to communicate about the feelings you're having, otherwise, your friendship will fail. When you or your partner start getting jealous, have a conversation about whether this relationship is still working for you. Recognize that your jealous feelings may mean you have fallen in love, and if so, get out of the relationship as soon as possible. It's easy to fall in love with someone when you see them every day, so a good way to keep from falling in love is to limit the amount of time you spend with a sexual partner. The longer you go without seeing a person, the easier it becomes to stop obsessing about them. Giving yourself space also includes other forms of communication. Don't call them or reach out to them online. To get yourself through the separation, trying exercising or giving hugs. Exercise increases your dopamine levels and touch increases the oxytocin in your system, which will make you feel happier and calmer. A great way to keep from falling in love is to become too busy to even think about it. Throw your energy into your work, or your hobbies. Concentrate on getting into shape or learning a new skill. Do whatever it takes to keep your mind occupied on yourself and not on the person you're obsessing over. Dating a new person is also a great way to get your mind off of someone else. When you feel yourself starting to go down the love rabbit hole, force your mind to think of something else.
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One-sentence summary -- Don't fantasize about the future. Don't share too much emotionally. Keep jealousy out of the equation. Give yourself some space. Focus your energy elsewhere.

Relationships can be fun and exciting early on, yet it important to make sure that you and your partner are rooted in respect. Act in ways that demand respect from your partner. Strive to treat each other with respect at all times, even when you are mad at each other. Your partner's wishes, thoughts, and feelings have value. Communicate to your partner that you consider the way they feel. Mutual respect is an important part of making a healthy relationship work. Talk to your partner about creating respect in your relationship. Decide "do's" and "don'ts," such as name calling or sexual touch. You may wish to implement "fair fighting" rules. They are as follows: No degrading language No blaming No yelling No use of force No talk of divorce/breaking up Don't try to tell your partner what they are thinking/experiencing/feeling Stay in the present Take turns speaking Use time outs when necessary A healthy relationship should be one in which you and your partner feel appreciated. Often, relationships are built from many small things added one on top of the other. Find the things your partner does for you and say "thank you." Instead of focusing on mistakes your partner makes, focus on the ways your partner adds to your life. When you notice something, speak out and show your appreciation. Ask your partner how they like to feel appreciated. Write a note or a card, or make an effort to say "thank you" often. Let your partner know how you like to be appreciated. Say, "It means a lot to me when you notice the things I do for you." It's easy to transition from face-to-face time together to digital communication. Yet, sometimes meanings can get lost in translation or non-verbal communication becomes non-existent. Spending quality time together can help strengthen your relationship and increase the bond you and your partner feel together. Find activities that you can do together regularly. It can be as simple as enjoying a cup of coffee together each morning or reading together at night. Trying something new together can be a fun and exciting way to spend time together. You don't have to do anything crazy even going out to dinner at a new restaurant or trying a new cuisine can be a fun experience. No one person can fulfill everything and every role for another person. Let your partner have time with friends and family and engage in hobbies. It's important for each person to have their own friends and activities that are enjoyed on their own. While you may want to spend every moment together during the beginning of the relationship, respect each other enough to spend time apart and know that time spent apart doesn't mean anything negative for the relationship. Support your partner in maintaining friendships. Avoid giving up your friends or pressuring your partner to give up friends. It's important to have friends and the emotional support they provide. Likewise, don't allow your partner to dictate whether or not you can see your family. Know that your relationship will likely change. Allow growth for yourself, your partner, and for the relationship itself. Recognize that changes in your relationship are opportunities for new growth. Change is inevitable, so welcome changes and accept that the relationship will adapt. When changes happen, take a deep breath and deal with them one by one.
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One-sentence summary --
Create a foundation of respect. Appreciate each other. Spend quality time together. Give each other space. Expect changes.