Go ahead and pat yourself on the back. Isn’t it time you gave yourself the credit you know you deserve? You’ve come a long way, covering distances and overcoming obstacles that you never thought you could. Even when the rest of the world said no, you pressed onward. So go ahead and rest on your laurels for the moment. Life doesn’t always have to be so demanding!

You might not feel like letting some long-dead problem get the better of you, but you know that ignoring it won’t make it go away. Talk it over with someone close or write it all down so you can move forward.

Make sure you tell your partner how happy you are. They need to hear it straight from you. Try not to worry about timing or appropriateness. The only thing that matters is the feeling.

Your personal philosophy has nothing to do with it. The final number has to do with something much larger than you. So be careful if someone tries to convince you that there’s room to fudge.