Each person is responsible for his or her own happiness, so do not feel an obligation to put a bright smile on the face of a notorious sourpuss. Some people are happier when they have something to complain about — you can’t cheer up someone who wants to be miserable. Stick to your optimism and your happier outlook. You have things in the right perspective — don’t let a naysayer tell you there’s no such thing as a happy ending.

Consider spending more time talking with your potential love interest. Yes, you do have an extremely busy and fulfilling life, but you also want to make room in it for this prospect. They’re worth keeping around.

You crave new experiences. The only problem is you’ve been so scattered that you don’t know which to focus on first. Ask your partner for their opinion. They know you better than you do yourself sometimes.

Integrity, perseverance, duty — blah, blah, blah. You just want satisfaction the shallow way, by spending fast money. But you have to be economical, so you’re forced to be deep, instead.