If you’re trying to get a new relationship started (business, friendship, romantic), you might be making things much too hard on yourself. Relax and just be yourself. This is basic advice, but it holds true always. Tension is contagious, so the more nervous you are, the more the other person will hold back. Conversely, if you’re always smiling and ready to start a conversation, then they will be too. It will all make sense once you put this philosophy into action.

Partners are in the stars, and even if it’s not a romantic thing, you could find yourself a most excellent new sidekick. Expanding your social circle is a fabulous fringe benefit.

One way to proactively handle that sometimes unwieldy ego of yours is to consciously put someone else’s needs first, at least for a few minutes. You know your partner will appreciate it if it’s them.

You might not have noticed, but you’ve developed a bad attitude. Every possibility life sets before you is met with a mighty ‘forget it.’ Don’t wait for things to look up before shaking off your pessimism. Consider it your responsibility.