You might have to make a tough decision. Are you going to do what you know you should do, or are you going to do what you want to do? Take a step back and look at potential problems that could develop if you take the easy route. The longer you delay doing the necessary work, the bigger these challenges will grow. The best action for you today is to just dive in and get it over with. Tomorrow you will have a lot more flexibility to do what you want.

Try out some inquiries that go beyond the trite. After all, are you really interested in where they spent their childhood or in learning the most ridiculous thing that’s ever happened to them?

You’ve got one idea about your relationship, but someone else – maybe a relative – is all too willing to share their differing point of view. Listen patiently and promise to think it over.

Of all the stories you heard coming from the mouths of old relatives, tales of the great depression are suddenly the most interesting. Use all of them to avoid future financial fails.