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This is what he really needs.
By Christine Schoenwald — Written on Dec 01, 2016
What do men want? This is a question that people have been pondering throughout time. There are countless articles, books, and philosophies written on this subject but there doesn’t seem to be any definitive answer.
Men wanting sex seems like the most obvious answer, and yes it’s true — like anybody, men need sex. But no matter how great sex is, it isn’t enough to bind a couple together forever. In addition to a healthy sex life, a couple needs common goals, shared interests, and love. Just like the basic needs of survival, food, water, and air, people have some basic emotional needs that are different for every person.
You may have to have a partner who helps other people, while someone else may need their partner to be fiscally responsible. We all have certain dealbreakers when it comes to finding a person that we wish to spend our lives with and if a potential mate doesn’t have it, it can make committing to them nearly impossible.
Sure, we all want someone that we find attractive and who is smart, but you might be surprised at how many people believe that kindness and gratitude are must-haves in a partner.
When we find someone that we’re interested in, we hope that we possess the qualities that they want. Pretending to be something that you’re not just to attract someone is one of the worst things to do; you’re not only presenting a falsity about who you are, you’re betraying your own self.
It can be challenging to find out what it is a man truly wants but astrology can help. The stars know how to cut through all the surface stuff and get to the simple qualities that each sign wants in a partner.
Here's the most important thing that he needs from you, according to his zodiac sign.
Aries need you to accept him.
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Aries are full of confidence and energy, so you'd never know that they hate to be rejected. If an Aries man can be 100 percent convinced that you accept him and will never reject him, he'll be ready to take your relationship to the next level.
Read: The 13 Brutal Truths About Loving An Aries, As Written By One
Taurus needs you to be trustworthy.
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Taurus can be very stubborn and determined but underneath that intractable façade is a person who craves security. Show him that you'll always stay by his side and that he can depend on your support even if he's being inflexible.
Read: The 5 Brutal Truths About Loving A Taurus, As Written By One
Gemini needs you to be a great conversationalist.
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The Gemini brain is going a mile a minute and they can talk fast as well. They are bursting with ideas and humor and they love sharing both with people. If you can keep up with the Gemini and not only be a great talker but a fantastic listener, your Gemini will be hooked.
Read: The 13 Brutal Truths About Loving A Gemini, As Written By One
Cancer needs you to be patient.
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Cancer can be moody and it's not just that they experience a variety of emotions, it's that they experience them all intensely. Cancers need their partners to be able to listen to them with an open heart, not judge them, and to care about them. Knowing that you're not secretly rolling your eyes or thinking about your grocery list while your Cancer man is expressing how he feels will allow him to trust you.
Read: The 5 Brutal Truths About Loving A Cancer, As Written By One
Leo needs you to see him as your hero.
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Leo loves being in the spotlight, being looked up to, and making bold choices. He needs his special someone to not just look up to him but to see him as brave, courageous, and strong. If you make him feel invincible, he'll be forever faithful and loving.
Virgo needs you to be grateful.
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Virgo can be a somewhat anal and exacting. They like everything to be just so and where it's supposed to be. If his books are in alphabetical order and you pull one out to look at it, put it back exactly where it was. When your Virgo solves a problem for you or fixes something for him, let him know that you're thankful that he's in your life.
Read: 7 Brutal Truths About Loving A Virgo (As Written By A Virgo)
Libra needs you to be non-judgmental.
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Although Libra is the sign of the scale, they can't stand to be judged. What they want most is unconditional love and the knowledge that they can't mess up so badly that you would break up with them.
Read: 11 Brutal Truths About Loving A Libra, As Written By One
Scorpio needs you to be honest.
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You'd think honesty wouldn't be much to ask for but it is. Scorpios can stand lies of any kind and would rather someone be brutally honest than tell a white lie. If you show Scorpio that you only speak the truth, they'll be able to trust you enough to consider a long-term relationship.
Read: 14 Brutal Truths About Loving A Scorpio, As Written By One
Sagittarius needs you to be open to the possibilities.
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If you're closed off and not interested in expanding your world, you're not a good fit for a Sagittarius. They need constant change and a partner who has the same kind of enthusiasm for travel and meeting new people that they do. If you show a Sagittarius how open you are, they will know that they found a kindred spirit and won't want to let you go.
Read: 7 Brutal Truths About Loving A Sagittarius, As Written By One
Capricorn needs you to be mature.
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Capricorns don't do well with people who refuse to get their lives in order and grow up. When Capricorn considers a partner, they need them to share the same kind of values and life goals that they have. You should have a strong work ethic, be financially stable, and understand the importance of family. Show Capricorn that you are their equal in all respects and they will definitely see you as marriage material.
Read: 7 Brutal Truths About Loving A Capricorn, As Written By One
Aquarius needs you to be independent.
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If you're one of those people who doesn't care what other people think and who definitely marches to her own drum, then you're a match with an Aquarius. Aquarius prize individuality, self-confidence, and the ability to care about others and oneself. The more unique you are, the more smitten the Aquarius will be.
Read: 7 Brutal Truths About Loving An Aquarius, As Written By One
Pisces needs you to be compassionate.
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Pisces are creative and selfless. They'll help anyone in trouble, and if you show them that you'll always be there for them and that you truly care about the well-being of others, Pisces will know that they've met their soulmate.
Read: 7 Brutal Truths About Loving A Pisces, As Written By One