Don’t assume that you know what’s best. Seeking input now could disarm a potentially explosive situation.
Removing yourself is the quickest way to resolve a deadlock. With no one to resist, the other party will be forced to act.
Though it looks like the same song-and-dance, this attempt to make amends is sincere. A goodwill gesture doesn’t cost and benefits you in the end.
You may have been left in the lurch, but neglect only emboldens the noble lion. Someone’s about to discover you’re not a pussycat anymore.
Is it better to press ahead or to cut losses? You’re no longer acting independently, so ask your new partner what they think first.
Others’ delays put you in a precarious situation. What’s new? You’re an old hand at making the most of less-than-ideal circumstances.


