It’s in your best interests to get creative with how you get stuff done today, because you need to get your new plans launched as soon as possible! Swallow your pride and ask for the help you need. Now is not the time for the luxury of pride. Flattery, jokes, and even intimidation are all useful tools for you to employ in your pursuit. Be open about what you want to do, and share your excitement. That’s bound to be the most effective sales tool you have to get people to jump on board.

Being single means never having to say you’re sorry about wanting to spend some time with your own sweet self. Wear your pj’s all day, take a long bike ride, or dance while mopping. Who’s going to stop you?

If what your partner is planning to do just doesn’t sound that great to you, take a rain check and opt out. They’ll somehow manage without you, and you’ll have more fun alone.

Don’t be fooled by a shell game. Something that looks like easy money, it goes without saying, isn’t. But don’t waste your time being on the lookout for the worst in human nature, either. As long as you’re just throwing your money down to have fun, there’s no harm in guessing.