It's time to make new friends who don't put energy into hating & judging people.

Some people just get mad about everything, usually because they're frustrated that they suck at life & want to feel "big" by blaming their troubles on others.

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You're so overwhelmed with emotion that you'll have to reason it out with a friend & a pad of paper. Be analytical & try to not have a bias.

If it was your fault, apologize & fix what you can. Give her space.

If it was her fault, accept that people make mistakes. It wasn't you.

Don't dwell on the pain. Harness it, use it, do something truly great with that passion!

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There's always a way to manage risk. Find a way to measure your progress, for example how happy & fulfilled you are from 1-10 or how many customers or galleries you line up.

Make a plan for success & a backup contingency if your measurements don't proceed towards success. Meet & learn from people in your industry about your approach. Money does not ruin art.

Balance creative purity & survival (not luxury).

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When you realize that your heart can mislead you.

Just like it's gotten you to eat a whole box of ice cream or love the wrong person, now it's convinced you you're incomplete & don't matter. Use your head to stifle unhealthy feelings. Get active & do some things that matter, like volunteering. Volunteer groups are full of cheery people. You'll be fine!!

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Make a list. Make a plan.

It will give you a reality check & make you feel on top of life.

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Spacedog!

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Yes, but you have to "fake it 'til you make it", like they say at Alcoholics Anonymous.

First, make a break with the past by being honest about your mistakes & vowing to do better. You may continue to dislike your old self but are freed to love your new self. Next back away from the people who put you down. Find friends who'll love you. Love yourself!

People aren't mind-readers.

It's up to you to be brave & ask him out.

Start with an unexpected gift at an unexpected time.

If you do it by writing a note, make it short.

Non drama, just two paragraphs!

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Yes! That's exactly right!

You can combat fear in two ways.

Mentally, fear is fear of the unknown. So make a plan & do some research.

If you're taking a risk, figure out how to manage that risk. Find the metrics that measure progress.

Physically, take a deep breath & distract yourself from anxious thoughts by calling a friend.

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It's easier if you get "closure".

Pledge not to repeat any mistakes you may have made, and this frees you to dislike your old self but love your new self. Seek help in understanding the motivations of others in what happened.

Then use a technique called "Stop Thinking". Think "stop!" and distract yourself instead of dwelling on bad thoughts.

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Nope! It would hurt him and turn you into a bully.

Try to figure out why he's misbehaving & be mature about trying to help him, or just avoid him. Get your parents' advice if you don't know what to do.

You don't want to start being enemies with family.

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No.

Don't overidealize marriage.

That leads to your taking it for granted, which leads to divorce.

You both have to make "the magic" with romantic gifts or notes or calling to say hi or outings. The magic doesn't just "come" or "go". Now get to it!

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It's not about a stable launch point. It's about a stable process. If you're both consistently giving & never fighting, and can be open with your feelings without counteraccusations of hiding something, you've got a healthy process that can keep the magic alive. You both have to make the magic!

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Parents are a child's entire world & moral system, and it's hard as an adult to be just-friends & equals. View everything that's happening as though they were just old friends, not family. Support them each, but not too much so it drains your energy, & especially not if they're being immature. Get your own friends to support you & distract you from pain. You love you, too!

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