My girlfriend told me she wanted us to really work on our oral communication.

I told her, 'Okay, but you gotta promise not to bite down again.'

I've been taking private lessons from a skilled arborist, and she's been teaching me how to prune with precision, really get to the root of the problem, and help me branch out in new ways.

Now I'm able to penetrate even the densest foliage.

My girlfriend just bought a new pressure cooker.

She says she loves all the build-up, and then a good, controlled release.

I've been taking cooking classes with a professional pastry chef, and she's been teaching me about the importance of beating, whipping, and creaming to get the perfect rise.