You don’t usually live at the heart of adventure. Usually, you’d rather stay home, snuggle up with your sweetheart or one of your pets, and stay comfy. But right now you’re bored, restless, and ready to try just about anything. It might not be at all like you, but that’s just the way it is now. It’s certainly not a bad thing, but you should expect to raise some eyebrows and be pretty pleased with yourself.

If you’re stressed out, you’re not taking care of yourself. Carve out a chunk of time to do absolutely nothing. Lie on the floor and look up at the ceiling. Collect your thoughts before you make your next move.

Hiding resentment under a veneer of politeness is a recipe for disaster, though it might make things seem easier right now. Be honest with yourself and then be honest with your partner. It’ll stop trouble before it starts.

Embrace the changes going on around you. In fact, use them to generate some enthusiasm for the game. You may be one of the lucky few to benefit from the newly leveled playing field.