Always upbeat and enthusiastic, you have a hard time dealing with maudlin pessimists. Somebody who tries to rain on your parade could become a target of your wrath. If you blurt out something vindictive, apologise immediately. It's one thing to be frustrated, but it's another to be cruel. Simply tell this person how their attitude is ruining your own pleasure and ask them to stop. This will be enough to shame them into silence.

Buying someone's love won't give you the peace of mind you crave. You'll always be wondering whether or not this person likes you or your gifts. Put their loyalty to the test by offering nothing more than your love and affection. Chances are, your relationship will grow stronger now that bribery isn't part of the equation. Allow your beloved to be an equal partner for a change. You'll be delighted with the results.

Asking for your loved ones' approval is an exercise in futility. Keep your activities a secret for the moment. That way, you can continue to make progress without enduring the petty criticisms of friends and relatives. It's not that these people want you to fail; it's just that they don't understand how important these plans are to your happiness. Achieving success on your own terms will be especially sweet.

You may have secret motives for being friendly toward a neighbour or relative. Take care that these intentions are not discovered, or you could be labelled an opportunist. It's especially important to steer clear of secret alliances that will compromise your ethics. You've worked too hard to get where you are now. Why give it all up for the sake of intrigue? There are better ways to cultivate drama and adventure.

"Neither a lender nor a borrower be" should be your guiding principle today. If you are in debt to a friend, work to fulfil the obligation as quickly as possible, even if it means taking on additional work. Make regular payments to demonstrate that you are putting their needs ahead of your own. In the event somebody asks you for money, either give it as a gift or refuse the request. Otherwise, your relationship will suffer.

You know what authority figures want to hear, but empty promises aren't enough. You need to back up your words with actions. If a project isn't moving forward as you had hoped, contact the people who will be affected immediately. This will give them an opportunity to make alternate plans. Yes, you may lose some respect, but at least you will have acted in good faith. This will allow you to salvage your professional reputation.

Big bureaucracies could interfere with your enjoyment of certain plans. Instead of dwelling on your disappointment, try to make the best of this difficult situation. Consider the lives of people who are less fortunate than you. The fact is, you can still reap rewards if you refuse to give in to bitterness or despair. Don't be surprised if a romance blossoms as a result of your positive attitude. Optimism is extremely attractive.

An attraction between you and a friend could spell trouble in the long run. Consider what both of you will lose if you choose to follow your passion. This is especially true if either one of you is already involved in a relationship. In the event that you're really determined to follow through with this impulse, you need to break off any existing romances beforehand. It's the right thing to do.

Career demands could be driving a wedge between you and a loved one. Perhaps you're being asked to relocate, thereby uprooting your partner. Maybe you're spending so much time at work you're neglecting their needs. It's even possible that a lack of employment is diminishing your passion for one another. Whatever the reason for this rift, you need to have an honest talk so you can mend it.

If an employer or authority figure makes promises they can't deliver, you need to complain. Otherwise, they'll continue to take advantage of your good nature. This will cause anger and resentment to poison virtually every area of your life. Talk over the matter with a sympathetic friend. This person will give you valuable advice on how to broach the topic without jeopardising your job. You've got to stand up for your rights.

Getting into debt is serious business; consider whether you are jeopardising security for momentary pleasure. If you think you're in over your head, contact a non-profit financial advisory service. You can find several by doing an Internet search. Such an organisation can help consolidate your bills and lower your interest rates. Just taking the first step will give you tremendous peace of mind. You can't afford to lose any more sleep over this matter.

It's hard not to be attracted to somebody who holds themselves in such high esteem. The problem comes when this person puts you down as a means to feel superior. If this has become a dynamic in a close relationship, it's time to break the cycle. Otherwise, you'll lose the self-esteem you've worked so hard to achieve. Once you gain a little distance from this tormentor, you'll feel your confidence come surging back.