Is My Boyfriend Making as Ass Out of Me?

Dear Lipstick Mystic:

My boyfriend and I have been together for three years. He’s younger than me (him: 25 me: 29.) Recently, we’ve hit a snag in our relationship. I’m wondering do you see us staying together?
-- Jenna B., Vienna, VA

Dear Jenna:

The image that came up in your reading was a funny one (funny because it’s both humorous and unexpected.) I’ve rarely seen this image before in past readings. It was the donkey! And its position was near the handle of the teacup.

Now, before you jump to conclusions and interpret this as “My boyfriend’s a jackass,” let me clarify things a little. The donkey refers to that foolish, imperfect side of us, the well-intentioned but idiotic part of our personality. With the image appearing near the handle of the cup, the donkey is reminding you to be more aware of your own flaws. Try not to focus just on his. Maybe your boyfriend does some stuff that gets on your nerves, but the donkey is urging you to admit that you probably have your own share of annoying behavior. So nobody is “at fault” here in your reading, and you should avoid “keeping score,” tallying up his flaws or misbehaviors.

Instead, the donkey image is telling you to acknowledge the silly side of life and to concentrate on sharing laughter in your relationship. It’s also a cue to be humble, to admit times when you might be wrong, and to keep your heart open instead of locked shut.

Overall, I’d say that this image showing up in your reading is a very positive sign. It’s guiding you to make a slight adjustment to your own attitude. Laugh things off more and enjoy being two flawed human beings who nevertheless care about each other. With a dose of good humor added to this relationship, I can see it continuing on happily into the future. Best of luck to you both!

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