Your reactions to the intimate relationships in your life may leave you feeling unsettled today, which might be because the people closest to you know so much about you. It is understandable that you might feel exposed and vulnerable to the words and actions of your loved ones, but if you can keep in mind that what they do may have more to do with their own thoughts and feelings, you may find it easier not to take things too personally. Should you begin to feel upset in any way today, you might place yourself in the position of your loved one. As you imagine what their thoughts may be based on what you know of their experiences, you could find it easier to hold space for them in your heart and treat their actions with a greater amount of compassion.

Learning to see things from the perspective of others helps us react more positively to unease in our relationships. Since we are so interconnected with our loved ones, it is easy to fail to see what is happening within them--our reactions are conjured up by our history with them rather than by what is really happening. Viewing our family and friends through a more detached lens, however, allows us to step out of our emotional reactions and enter into a more empathetic mind-set, and our sensitivity will lessen as a result. Recognizing that your reactions are yours and your loved ones\' reactions belong to them will let you detach with love and compassion much more easily today.