Instructions belong in a board game, not in your romantic relationship. It’s important to do things your own way, and yes, that may include making your own mistakes. If other people are giving you unwanted advice, thank them and then ignore them. They may have the very best of intentions, but they are not you. Right now, you need to trust your intuition and follow your mood. Do what feels right and be prepared to live with (and grow from) the consequences.

A friend may be in need of a little help with their relationship, and you’re happy to offer an objective perspective. No need to mention that it’s these kinds of problems that make you happy to be single!

When there’s no right or wrong answer, you’ll have to make up the rules as you go along. Listen to your partner’s ideas before you come to your own conclusion. You both have valid points.

Let others go for an intellectual response. You can stick with your emotional one. It’s really only a matter of preference, since neither will make a dent in the numbers. You might as well be comfortable.