Nobody is an island. It’s an obvious statement to say that you need relationships to get you through life. Other people provide the acid to your base and can often be a perfect sounding board for your ideas. But in order to make the deep connections you need for total honesty, you must develop trust. The only way to do that is to take a risk and let someone in. So reach out today. Lower your drawbridge and invite someone to cross the moat.

You’ve been on your best behavior for too long. Now is the time for a walk on the wild side! Goad yourself into doing something outrageous. You might end up meeting someone who loves this side of you.

Try not to worry too much about the big picture of your relationship right now. Focus instead on the details that are most important to you now. You can make a bigger difference that way.

Sudden changes take some getting used to. Are you better off now than you were in the past? It’s all relative, actually, and the comparisons may surprise you.