Don't take your best friend for granted. Lately, you've been wrapped up in your own problems. This has stopped you seeing the sorts of sacrifices they've been making on your behalf. Not only that, but your loved one has been undergoing difficulties of their own. Turn your attention to their life. Take your friend out to dinner and find out how they are getting along. You may be surprised to discover they've been harbouring a painful secret for some time.

You aren't motivated to work and may decide to take a few shortcuts. Unfortunately, this is almost bound to have a detrimental impact on your colleagues and your output. Someone has got to pick up your slack. Push yourself to do the bare minimum, even if this routine work is getting you down. If you've grown bored with your job, set aside some time each day to find a new one. It's always easier to find a position when you already have one.

Your love life has been so rewarding that you've forgotten all of your other responsibilities. Be sure to attend a celebration for a friend, or you'll never hear the end of it. In truth, it may be good for you to spend a night apart from your amour. Separation does make the heart grow fonder. Are you single? An annoying eccentric might pursue you at a big social gathering. It will be a challenge to escape their intense scrutiny.

Lately, your family has been lavishing you with tender loving care. That's why it will come as a shock when you return to work. An irritable employer won't try to coddle your ego. In fact, they might insult you as a means to make you work harder. Try not to pout. You're being paid to do a good job. Put your need for attention aside for the sake of your career. Show you are able to surpass even the highest expectations.

Don't use pet names for a loved one in public. You'll only embarrass the object of your affection. You may not realise it, but your friend has an entirely separate life from you. By making them look silly in front of their peers, you'll cause resentment. Think back to a time when you wanted to project an image of cool to your peers, only to have it undermined by a well intentioned relative. Leave the small talk for private moments.

This isn't a good time to indulge your material side. Save your money for a rainy day. Having a nest egg will make you feel more empowered, both at work and at home. Are you struggling with a partner who spends money irresponsibly? The two of you must build a better budget that you can both follow. Getting a money manager involved will be helpful. A disinterested third party will stop these talks becoming hurtful. Remember money is a metaphor for power.

You're tired of being at a loved one's beck and call. Set aside the day for your pleasure, even if it means avoiding someone's phone calls. Get a massage, go on a shopping spree or devote time to a creative project. Any activity that makes you feel pampered is recommended. If your friend complains of neglect, set them straight. It isn't your role to satisfy their whims. Relationships are about give and take. It's time you started taking more and giving less.

Behind the scenes intrigues will create unforeseen problems in your personal life. You won't enjoy misleading someone you respect. If you're covering for a good friend, you might be expected to deceive an innocent victim. Don't get involved in such a shadowy deal. If you're trying to hide a workplace romance, don't bother. The truth will become public sooner than you think. These sorts of affairs can rarely be contained. It's just too difficult for people to keep their feelings secret.

A youngster's unpredictable behaviour could force you to cancel an outing with friends. Spending more time with this adolescent is critical to your relationship. Some may accuse you of being too soft with your protegee. You won't have to be lenient when you devote more time to bonding. By making an investment into this child, they'll reward you by living up to your standards. Forming a circle of trust will put an end to these little dramas.

Resist the urge to ask a well connected friend for a favour. If you're seen as getting special treatment, people will resent both you and the person who granted you this privilege. You're better off following the rules like everyone else, even if it is a hassle. A clueless relative will expect you to drop everything for them. Don't get sucked into their hysterical energy. You have a plan and should stick to it, even at the risk of appearing callous.

It's important to behave respectfully towards someone whose background is different from your own. With that being said, you might have to reprimand a newcomer whose behaviour is causing problems for the rest of the group. What seems perfectly natural in their own culture is upsetting for the majority. Take your colleague aside and explain the situation as kindly as possible. A compromise can be reached if you deal with this problem in a sensitive fashion.

Getting control of your physical desires will be difficult. It is becoming increasingly hard to resist a newcomer's charms. Embarking on a sexual relationship will be fraught with problems. It's best to get some distance from the object of your temptation. Stop telling yourself you can handle the pressure. The truth is that such a romance will take a terrible toll on your career. Do you really want to jeopardise your job for the sake of a temporary fling?