There are a few highfalutin folks around you right now. These individuals really like to live beyond their means. Be careful. Spend too much time with them (especially socially) and you’ll start to feel like you’re missing out if you’re not constantly spending. All of this luxury can be tempting, but it’s not something you can comfortably afford right now. Step back and try and stay grounded. Remember that debt is neither a sign of success nor sexy.

Try not to control the conversation on a date. You’re there to learn something new, not rehash your old stories. Even though you feel like the life of the party, you could come off as arrogant. Be comfortable with awkward silences.

You know your partner. In fact, sometimes you think you know them better than they do. So why are you still thinking that they’re going to do something that’s totally out of character?

Don’t bother looking around you for solutions. You have to come up with your own, unique take on the situation. The plan to get out of this should be as creative and original as a piece of music or a poem.