1. What is the overall state of the relationship at this time?

To this question, I drew the 3 of Swords.

This is probably at least one instance where a picture is truly worth a thousand words. The card depicts a single heart driven through by three swords. Above the heart itself are storm clouds, with rain descending. From the image alone, we get a sense of emotional distress and potential heartbreak. One author on Tarot suggests themes of “finding your trust misplaced,” “being spurned or rejected,” and “receiving little solace.” In particular, the suit of Swords in the Tarot is associated with those things that challenge us on a mental and communicative level, so to me, the card conveys a good degree of mental distress from the situation, in addition to any emotional component involved.