Problem: Article: Sometimes crushes are unavoidable. Know when you should let your crush in on your attraction or keep it to yourself.  If your crush is in a relationship of any kind, let it go. Period. You don’t want to break up your crush and their significant other, and chances are they won’t return your feelings. Even if they do, it’s sure to become messy quickly It should go with out saying, but only approach good people. If you have any knowledge that your crush has done or said something violent, cruel, or illegal, run in the other direction. No matter how romanticized in books and movies, the “bad girl” or “bad boy” never makes for a good partner. If you do like a friend, make sure it’s worth the risk. Letting a friend know you want more out of the friendship might lead to awkwardness or distance. Make a pros and cons list, and think about how this specific person might respond if they don’t return your feelings. If you decide your crush is worthy of your attention, begin with small gestures of attention. This way you can clue them in on your feelings without scaring them away.  Invite them to group events. You don’t have to start out asking your date to a romantic dinner for two. Try inviting them to casual hangouts with your friends. You can show them how fun you are in a social setting without the pressure of private conversation. Extend an open-ended invitation. For example, if you find out this person likes sushi, say something like, “We should get sushi sometime!” If they say “yes,” it leaves it up to them to make the actual plans, and if they never follow up, they probably weren’t truly interested.   Use body language. When you’re hanging out, give them a small touch on the arm, or sit slightly closer to them than you would one of your friends. Gauge their physical reaction to your closeness. If they return these small gestures unconsciously, chances are good that they like you, too. Simple flirting can help you win over your crush. Flirting doesn't have to be stressful or complicated.  Add emojis. If you're texting, try adding just a few smiley faces to your messages to let your crush know that talking to them makes you smile. Tease him a little. Don't be mean, but little bit of playful teasing can go a long way. Use your eyes. Let him catch you staring and quickly look away. Being shy can make talking to your crush that much more difficult. Work on your confidence so you can approach your crush.  It's okay to be nervous. Don't try too hard to hide it. Your crush will think it's sweet. Focus on your crush, not yourself. Think about all the great things about them. Shyness often begins when you are too focused on your own insecurities. Start with a common interest. Talk about something you love and are very familiar with. This will help you avoid awkward pauses. Text. Communicating through texts can be a great way for a shy person to get to know someone. It will help you become comfortable and make it easier to talk in person. After you have hinted your affections subtly for a while, let your crush know how you feel. Don’t think you have to wait for your crush to make the first big move. Keep your statement short and simple.  Don’t feel like you have to initiate in person. Write a quick note or send a text message after a hang out sessions. After this, invite them to do something that is clearly a date. Say something like, “I have really enjoyed getting to know you better! Would you want to go out to dinner with me on Thursday?” Keep it simple and specific.
Summary: Be honest with yourself. Start subtle. Practice flirting. Conquer your shyness. Keep it straightforward.

Problem: Article: The simplest way to do this is to insert two fingers into the shackle loop and use them to force the shackle away from the top of the lock. This will put the locking pins inside the lock into the right position for a quick crack-job.  Make sure you’ve eliminated all excess slack from the shackle. If you don’t, you won’t be able to knock the lock loose, no matter how many times you hit it. Don’t try to grip the body of the lock itself—that’s where you’ll be aiming your hammer. More specifically, you want to target the side that contains the fixed end of the shackle, as the pins are located just underneath. Pound the lock over and over again using quick, short strikes. Eventually, you’ll disengage enough of the pins to “bump” the lock open. You can also use the handle of a screwdriver or another hard, blunt item if you don’t happen to have a hammer handy. The best part about coaxing a padlock open with a hammer is that it should still work like nothing ever happened afterwards, so long as you don’t hit it hard enough to damage any of the pins. As soon as you get done breaking your lock, give it a test run. If it fastens properly, hold onto it for future usage. If not, chuck it in the trash. This method can be useful if you need to remove your padlock without the keys but don’t want to destroy it in the process.
Summary:
Pull up on the shackle to create tension. Tap the side of the lock with a hammer or similar tool repeatedly. Reuse your lock when you’re finished.