Review who your friends are. You’re trying to curry favor with people who won’t give it while ignoring those who are in your corner.

The whole point of a business association is to share the burden, not to shoulder it alone. Start thinking in terms of a twosome.

Are you backing a rule at the expense of being fair? Don’t let didacticism run away with you today or you’ll come across too harsh.

Resist tendencies to hand over the reins during the next two weeks. It’s OK to ask for advice, but safeguard your veto power.

When’s the last time you checked to see if you were on the same page with a loved one? It’s time to get reacquainted.

Having problems with a friend of a friend? The rivalry you feel may be self-induced. Examine the emotional buttons being pushed in you.