Occasionally, your skills at talking a family member down off the ledge are called upon, and this is one of those times. Remember that if you stay calm, they will too. Usually. However, if the situation turns out to be a bit more than you can handle, don’t be afraid to ask for help. The good news is that you might not have to ask. Mention the situation and know that someone will probably offer to help.

If you’ve got a weird feeling about a romantic possibility, or if a problem is already starting to develop, decide when to cut your losses. Early troubles can be a bad indicator, and you definitely deserve better!

If you start to feel overwhelmed, turn to your partner for support. It could be that there’s too much going on in their life too, but at least you can share the burden between you.

Don’t worry if you have no deep understanding of what to do next. No one does. The only firm plan you should have is to keep on keeping on. You’ll be enlightened as to the best course of action further down the line.