How To Keep Him In Love, By Zodiac Sign
Make him never want to leave.
Getting him to fall in love may be the easy part but getting him to stay in love is a whole different story.
Maybe you just got into a relationship, so you and your partner are still in the honeymoon phase.
You’re still learning about one another and having fun going on new adventures now that you’re a couple.
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But often times there will come a time when your relationship starts to become routine. You realize that life continues to stay busy and you may find yourself asking how you had time to pay attention to him before with everything else that was going on.
The fun dates, late night talks and public displays of affection now seem like distant memories that are slowly slipping away. Disagreements seem to be occurring more often and you just don’t know what went wrong. You feel distant.
I’m here to tell you that this is a normal feeling to have, especially when you have been with the same person for a while. You still have love for him, you just need to jump back to the beginning and remember why you’ll connected in the first place.
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This is not to say that it is only your responsibility as the woman to make sure that he stays in love with you. Relationships definitely require effort from both parties, but you can meet him halfway.
If your lover is a Cancer zodiac sign, you know that he can be moody and insecure sometimes. Maybe he is a Libra and he dislikes confrontation and conformity. Or he might be a Taurus and he enjoys romance and reliability.
Whatever his zodiac sign may be, take some time to study his character traits and use that to determine what you can do to make him remember why he fell head over heels in love with you. Remind him of why he would never want to leave.
Here's how you can use astrology to learn more about the man you care about, and what he needs to keep him close to you, by horoscope sign.
ARIES (March 21 - April 19)
Aries men are competitive and honest. He loves playing sports since it is an easy way for him to be a leader and bring out his competitive side. Use knowing this about him to your advantage. Challenge him to a friendly game of basketball, soccer or whatever his favorite sport may be.
Make it interesting. If he wins he gets a prize of his choosing, and if you win then the same goes for you. Your Aries man is also enthusiastic and optimistic. Get excited when he tells you about his interests and be his ray of sunshine when he is feeling down. Constantly remind him that no matter how rough things may get that everything will be ok.
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TAURUS (April 20 - May 20)
Taurus men are stable and devoted. It may come off as surprising, but they actually find comfort in having a routine. They dislike sudden change. Find a routine that works for you and your Taurus man and instead of upright changing it, just spice it up a little from time to time.
A Taurus enjoys using his hands, so find activities like cooking or painting or painting that make him happy and add a twist. Try making yourself the plate or the canvas if you’re feeling bold. He is known to be reliable, so he would love to be able to rely on you in times of need.
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GEMINI (May 21 - June 20)
Gemini men are sociable and quick-witted. Make sure you do a good job of balancing having alone time and being around other people. Choose a few nights out of the month where you can go out with a group of friends or invite them over to bond and have a good time.
Make an active effort to get to know his friends and even if you are an introvert show that you can still keep up with his outgoing personality. Your Gemini man is often indecisive and hates repetition. Keep him on his toes and try new things often. He’ll always feel like the relationship is growing since you are willing to be adventurous.
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CANCER (June 21 - July 22)
Cancer men are emotional and imaginative. He will appreciate it if you accept the fact that he likes to be in touch with his feelings. Share your inner most thoughts with him no matter how intimidating it may be. He will admire your willingness to be vulnerable and it will keep the relationship honest and secure.
As a Cancer he enjoys home-based activities over being out all the time. Have a movie night, game night or karaoke night. Make your home a place full of fun and intimate memories that he will always cherish.
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LEO (July 23 - August 22)
Leo men are arrogant and creative. He likes to be admired. Give him compliments on his appearance and tell him job well done as often as you can. Stroke his ego and see how this strengthens your love. He’ll love when you are strong and willful.
It shows that you are confident in your abilities and that you can match his powerful persona. In terms of his creativity, find things to do that will give him the opportunity to think outside of the box. Get arts and crafts supplies and have a competition to see who can build something catchy in the shortest amount of time. He loves using his mind to solve various problems, so this will make him happy and keep him entertained.
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VIRGO (August 23 - September 22)
Virgo men are detail-oriented and dedicated. Be deliberate in your decision making with him. Take notice of what turns him on and what turns him off, and then proceed accordingly. He likes nature and cleanliness so take him out to the park to enjoy the fresh air or take him to a fancy restaurant where the napkins are folded just right, and the silverware is shiny.
Show him that you are all about him and he will do the same in turn. He feels secure when he knows that his significant other is putting in just as much time and energy as he is.
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LIBRA (September 23 - October 22)
Libra men are fair and gentle. Take his feelings into consideration and show that you can be understanding. Instead of jumping to conclusions, sit down with him and hear his side of the story. He will respect you for being a good and fair communicator.
Being as gentle as he is, a Libra man dislikes violence. He would much prefer to help others which keeps him at peace. Spend some time giving back to the community together. Feed the homeless, donate school supplies to children in need or clean up the nearest park. He will love your selfless nature.
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SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21)
Scorpio men are private and truthful. He doesn’t like it when everyone knows your relationship problems. Do your best to confide in only him when you have problems that require action on his part. If he opens up to you don’t take it lightly and make sure he knows you can be trusted.
A Scorpio man puts a big value on trust. He hates dishonesty. He would choose hearing the truth any day over being lied to for any given reason. Be forthcoming with him at all times and you will have his utmost respect. He will be more likely to want to continue to be with you because of this.
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SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 21)
Sagittarius men are humorous and curious. Don’t take things so seriously in your relationship. Laugh at his jokes and have witty comebacks of your own. He will appreciate your ability to relax and enjoy a laugh with him.
A Sagittarius is unapologetically curious. He likes finding out new things and going places others may not wish to go. He is the person to stop and ask a question about something he sees instead of being intrigued and just continuing to move on with his day. Explore new things with him, ask questions and show him that you are the person who doesn’t sit around be oblivious to what is going on around you but the person who willingly seeks information.
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CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 19)
Capricorn men can be serious and stubborn sometimes, but they mean well. He is someone who takes being responsible and family-oriented very seriously. As his significant other you should also be responsible. He will love that you are independent and can make your own decisions and take credit for your actions.
Your Capricorn man also loves traditions. Ask him about his favorite family traditions and see if you can find a way to incorporate them into your relationship. This will warm his heart because he will see that you respect his values and that what is important to him is important to you. He will forever love you for this.
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AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18)
Aquarius men are intellectual and optimistic. They enjoy being able to engage in meaningful conversation, so he will be head over heels in love if you can match his insightful commentary. You will get bonus points if you can challenge him and get him to pause and think about his response since he is normally quick-witted.
Your Aquarius man loves being listened to. Ask him about his day and allow him to vent to you often, even if what he is talking about seems mundane or easily solvable.
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PISCES (February 19 - March 20)
Pisces men are loyal and kind. If you want him to look at you in awe, be compassionate. Help him whenever you can and help other individuals you come across. One of his happiest moments is when he is lending a helping hand, so a significant other who does the same will turn him on.
As a Pisces, he also has a deep appreciation for art and music. Don’t be afraid to plan a date to an art show or to a music festival. You will build an emotional bond like no other and he will thank you for partaking in activities he is interested in.
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Alexis George is a writer who covers love, relationship advice, astrology and personality topics.