An awkward conversation doesn’t have to stay awkward as long as you cut to the chase and say what’s on your mind as quickly as possible. This isn’t the time to beat around the bush, play games, or be coy about what you want. You could test someone’s patience to the breaking point. Save everyone time by being direct and up front about things. They’ll appreciate it, which will increase the chances that they’ll want to help you out as much as they can.

You have so many good things going on in your life, it’s no wonder you sometimes feel overwhelmed. Take some time to do nothing at all. Turn off your phone and computer and just be.

Dial it down a notch, at least for now. Your charm is formidable, you know. Keeping it low-key might be more enticing to your partner than pyrotechnics.

Your energy is in your desire to give. And give and give and give. But your budget just won’t allow it. While these two energies may be mismatched, you don’t have to change your whole philosophy of the season