The opening card, The Hermit, represents a spiritual quest. This card talks about finding ideal solutions and being open to the changes that life can bring. Her position suggests that your co-worker needs to work hard to find a balance between her personal ideal and that of her new boyfriend. It is necessary for both to step out of their comfort zone and be willing to make compromises to create a lasting relationship.
The Queen of Swords invites us to be realistic and to accept that in love not everything will always be perfect. The Queen of Swords tells us that your co-worker will have to learn to settle for what she needs from her boyfriend, even if she doesn't match her ideal. In addition, she will have to learn to make informed decisions and look to the future rather than being trapped in the past or in dissatisfaction with the present.
In conclusion, the tarot reading suggests that your co-worker must be ready to find the balance between her personal ideal and that of her new boyfriend. At the same time, she will have to learn to settle for what she needs and make informed decisions, always looking to the future.