It's difficult to adjust to changes on the home front. Still, you should accommodate a relative or romantic partner who is undergoing a difficult time. By doing more of the cooking, chores, and errands, you'll forge the path to a stronger relationship. Fortunately, this changing of the guard will only be temporary. Eventually, the pressure will ease off your friend and you'll be able to divide the work evenly again. Until then, be as helpful as you possibly can.

Vow to listen more than you speak. Nattering on about inconsequential matters will make an unfavourable impression. You're better off exuding the image of a deep thinker. If you're forced to make conversation with a humourless colleague, choose a couple of innocuous subjects to pass the time. Pets, music, holidays, favourite foods be as upbeat and friendly as possible. The two of you don't have to form a fast friendship, but it will help to create a congenial dynamic.

It will take some time before you receive payment for a job you just finished. Part of the problem is that the person who commissioned this work is unhappy with key aspects of it. Try not to take their criticism personally. There is a good chance these comments are being made in an attempt to get a lower price. Hold your ground. You did everything expected of you. Scurrying to make corrections would be a waste of your time.

You've become overly dependent on a loved one or colleague. Take this opportunity to exercise your freedom, whether it's enjoying your favourite hobby, taking a break by yourself, or launching a solo project. At first, you'll feel vulnerable, but pretty soon, your confidence will return. This will create a better balance in your relationship. You may not realise this, but your partner has been yearning for some breathing space.

You can be your own worst enemy. Stop sabotaging your progress with self doubt and irresponsible behaviour. If you're in line for a promotion, update your CV, gather your best work samples, and practice your interview skills. Going on a first date? Choose an attractive but comfortable outfit that emphasises your best features. Have two or three subjects prepared so you won't be struggling to make conversation. Beware of taxing your health with a lot of rich food or strong drink.

You're being heaped with peer pressure, which is really stressful. A service oriented person like you hates letting down others, but you will have to make an unpopular decision. Whether you have to cut the budget, remove privileges, or return an extravagant purchase is immaterial. The important thing is to take the fiscally responsible route. You'll feel isolated during the immediate aftermath. Eventually the group will acknowledge you made the right choice.

Pressure has been mounting at work, and you'll need to find an outlet. Delegating jobs to others won't be a possibility, as your organisation is already short staffed. The best you can do is be kind to yourself. Eat well; get a little brisk exercise each day, and go to sleep early. When you have some free time, spend it on the people and activities you love, even if it means letting the housework go or leaving the refrigerator empty.

Someone will try to convert you to their point of view, which is really annoying. You try to be respectful of others, and would like to be offered the same courtesy. Unfortunately, that doesn't always happen. Instead of letting your anger build to the point it boils over, take a few deep breaths and confront them. Let them know that while you respect their beliefs, you also cherish your own, and would prefer not to discuss politics, religion, and morality.

Struggles over joint finances make this a difficult time. As a general rule, you're not very concerned with material matters. This situation is a little different. You've worked hard to accumulate certain assets, and are dismayed when you see your partner squander these resources. The two of you should have a talk about how these funds should be spent. Creating two separate bank accounts, as well as a joint one, will ease the tension.

You won't get a lot of emotional support and understanding from a partner. Right now, you're worried about your professional standing. These fears are lost on your friend, who feels as if you've more invested in your career than you have in your relationship. While this is not true, you do have a tendency to get wrapped up in your work. Refrain from discussing your fears with your loved one. Enquire after their own hopes and fears instead.

Launching a big cleaning project will sweep away the mental cobwebs, too. You've never been obsessed with being a perfect housekeeper, but you appreciate that it is nice to sleep on clean sheets and breathe in a dust free environment. If you're overwhelmed think about getting a cleaner. You'll be helping somebody who needs the money, while relieving yourself of a lot mundane scrubbing and polishing.

Even if you worked hard on a creative project, you're not getting favourable feedback. It's really difficult to hear such critical comments about something that makes you proud. Summon your courage. Take a few deep breaths. Decide whether these comments are justified. Although you feel you did an incredible job, there may be some problems with this work you hadn't noticed. Be willing to take these suggestions; you'll find your project has been considerably improved.