Sure, it might make you feel a little weird to bare your soul to someone in authority today, but full disclosure is warranted right now. They need to understand what makes you tick if they’re going to entrust you with bigger responsibilities. By sharing your motivations and ideas more clearly, you’ll give them a better idea of what you excel at. This person is only human, and they want to connect with you on a human level. Let them! Don’t be afraid of people who have power over you.

Harness the power of a list. Jot down all the qualities that matter most to you in a partner, or note some great date ideas. It’ll help you wrap your brain around your next romantic step.

You’re doing your best, and that’s all anyone can ask for. So ease up on yourself, okay? Your sweetheart wants to give you more help than you’re currently willing to accept. You have more resources available.

You need to make some serious changes in your life, but money is only the easy part. Start there and work your way to deeper issues later. Cutting your spending and sticking to a budget will make you feel confident and competent to tackle your other problems.