The Aquarius partner
[Much of this is just so me. :) -Thomas]
The Aquarius partner, from www.astro.com under the “Astrology For Lovers” section by Liz Greene
Air signs live in the world of ideas, and they’re frightened of strong
emotions. This is truer of Aquarius than any other sign. They’re not the
world’s most romantic or effusive lovers. They are often extraordinarily
naive in matters of the heart, which contradicts the sophistication of their
ideas. Sincerity, integrity, fairness and loyalty are among the Aquarian
partner’s most admirable qualities. But because he can be clumsy with
emotions, he usually means what he says. He doesn’t really know how to play
subtle emotional games. So if he says, “I love you,” you can count on it.
Aquarians are truth-junkies. They don’t like lying. That can cut both ways.
You can believe an Aquarian when he makes a commitment. But make sure you
don’t ask for those little declarations of reassurance that lovers need,
like, “Do you like my new outfit?” Aquarius is all too likely to say, “Well,
to be strictly truthful, I think that colour is terrible on you. It makes
you look as if you’ve been dead for three weeks.” All that truth can be
pretty wearing on your ego.
Aquarians are probably more capable than any other sign of adhering to a
promise. If they promise fidelity, they are very likely to be faithful,
because they’re loyal to their ideals. And they do have a lot of
self-discipline.
On the other hand, if they haven’t promised, they are quite capable of
casually telling you that they have just started an affair with a wonderful
person whom you absolutely must meet, because you’re sure to become great
friends. The look of bewilderment on your Aquarian partner’s face, as you
proceed to smash the wine bottle over his head, is utterly real. He really
does have trouble understanding why you’re behaving so irrationally. After
all, in an ideal world, people don’t own other people, do they? People
shouldn’t feel jealousy, should they?
The only comfort in all this is that Aquarians aren’t really drawn to
flamboyant romantic escapades. They value and respect a partnership which is
rooted in friendship, mutual respect and good communication, and they often
find it more relaxing and less troublesome to remain loyal because then they
can get on with what they enjoy the most - things of the mind, and helping
others. It’s not that Aquarius lacks passion. Not at all. But the Aquarian
temperament is not particularly sensuous. They have passionate minds.
They’re busy thinking about the World and Humanity, and what can be done to
make it better.
But don’t worry; the virtues of this sign easily outweigh the vices.
Aquarius is a truly interested companion, and Aquarians know, more than any
other sign, how to really be a friend. This should never be underrated.
Friendship as the basis of a long-term relationship often means more to
Aquarius than romantic love.
Loyal and honourable, reasonable and understanding, capable of enormous
self-sacrifice, he cares deeply about other people. As long as you
communicate clearly and logically, and don’t expect your Aquarian to
participate in theatrical emotional scenes or bow to emotional blackmail, he
can be a wonderful listener and a careful, objective advisor. This quality
of detached and undemanding friendship is often a true blessing in a
relationship. It means you can have your own ideas, your own thoughts, your
own interests. You can discuss things honestly and openly. You can have
companionship and genuine equality without the clutter of imposed
traditional roles.
Aquarians, although they can feel as jealous and insecure as anyone else,
will rarely show it, or even admit it. They are the least possessive of
partners, and however hurt they might be, they’ll genuinely strive to
understand your point of view because they believe so passionately in
fairness. If you’re looking for great gobs of sentiment and reams of gooey
love poetry, stay away from Aquarius. You’re more likely to have lengthy
political and ideological discussions, and very few whispered “sweet
nothings”. On the other hand, if you want a true and devoted friend as a
partner, Aquarius puts the other signs to shame. He is genuinely interested
in people, and genuinely interested in you.
