You’ve won an Aries man – well done. But once the thrill of the chase is over – and with an Aries, it is thrilling! – this can be a difficult relationship to get right.
You will need to understand the basic nature of the Aries man. They are very independent and strong willed. They prefer action to talk, and talking to contemplative silence. They will often act without consulting near and dear ones – including you.
They can also be very impetuous. They can be very blunt about speaking the truth as they see it, and consequently can cause a lot of upset to those close to them.
Part of the challenge of maintaining a relationship with them is understanding that they are very passionate and driven by goals. They never mean to cause any harm, and will quite often need the consequences of their actions spelled out to them – simply going in the huff will only irritate them.
Perhaps more difficult is that, in order not to become crushed beneath the Aries ego, you will need to stand up to your man. He might, for example, suddenly determined to move to another city, change career, emigrate or study, and be so convinced by his reasoning that he believes that this will be in everyone’s best interests.
However, you will have your own career, desires and dreams, that may sometimes be incompatible with sudden demands from your Aries mate. You’ll need wit, charm and determination, and also negotiating skills, to work his plans into something that will suit you both.
You shouldn’t always be the person to compromise, either, as this will set an unhealthy pattern that will damage your relationship in the long run.
It’s also worth remembering that an Aries will upset other people, too – not just you! You know that he doesn’t mean to offend the neighbours or a set of relatives – however, from where they’re sitting, he may have appeared irrational or downright rude.
You may need to spend some time smoothing ruffled feathers when required. But remember that you’ll also need to stand up to your Aries and point out to him when he has been offhand and arrogant.
If you live with your Aries, remember that he believes that his battles should be fought outside the home. Despite his rather gruff exterior, he’s a big softy in domestic situations, and loves a cozy house. He still likes to be in charge though!
If you can crack this relationship, Aries are fiercely loyal, deeply honest, and your Aries man will be at your side for a long, long time.