Brilliant messages from the late physician and writer
It's time for some self-reflection about your heartbreaks. You should ask if you're guilty of what your sign does to sabotage relationships and if you can learn from it in the future.
Before you worry if one zodiac sign is worse than the other, don't. Every sign is bad at romantic relationships in its own way.
Aries are the first sign of the zodiac and can be prone to selfishness. They might struggle to compromise or recognize they're acting in a dominant way.
Cancers are nurturing by nature, but they need to be careful. This nurturing can turn into worry and make the other person feel suffocated in a relationship.
Libra can be a very inconsiderate sign. If their partner tries to open up, they might react with aloofness and struggle with real vulnerability.
Capricorns can be quite ruthless and obsessed with power and status. These things don't always bode well in a relationship.
Taurus' fatal flaw is stubbornness, and this causes problems in relationships. Their partner can feel like the relationship is stagnant because of Taurus's unwillingness to change.
Leo can treat their relationship in a way that feels performative to their partner, especially if the picture-perfect image doesn't match the reality of the relationship.
Aquarius is the most emotionally distant sign of the zodiac. This is problematic in romantic relationships, as their partner feels shut out.
Scorpio is a very intense sign, prone to jealousy. Jealousy can put a wedge between a Scorpio and their partner, as can another of their vices: resentment.
Gemini has a very active mind that's constantly analyzing information. They can be very dismissive of emotions, as they struggle with listening properly to others.
No one loves escapism more than a Pisces. They can be the flakiest sign of the zodiac, driving their other half crazy. When reality bites, they can struggle.
Sagittarius tend to live a busy lifestyle and enjoy feeling free. It might be difficult for them to enter into a long-term, committed partnership in the first place.
Virgo's are perfectionists, demanding the best from everyone around them. This can lead to very critical and controlling behavior in their romantic relationships.
At the more destructive end of the scale, Aries' desire for excitement and stimulation will see them falling in love fast with a fling and feeling burned once the fireworks fade.
Geminis are so charming they usually have plenty of options to be their romantic partner. But they fear commitment and could miss out on a good thing because of this indecisiveness.
If the results of the trials are unclear, a Taurus might do something out of irrational jealousy that sabotages the relationship.
Taureans also tend to put their partners through a series of secret tests, motivated by reasons unknown to their significant other.
Geminis tend to prefer not to feel as though they're tied down to someone because they don't enjoy it when things get emotional. Keeping people at arm's length is more comfortable for them.
They might be so caring they don't notice when the other person doesn't really care about them. Or they might lie to themselves that they don't want something serious and get hurt.
In committed romantic relationships, Cancer's sensitivity might require so much validation from a partner that it becomes neediness and is exhausting for them.
Leos have a magnetic quality that's very powerful. Their ambition and confidence draw many people to them. This helps Leo to continue their search for someone just a little bit better, but this search might have no end!
Even if someone is good for them, Leo's egotistical nature might end a relationship because the other person isn't quite the "whole package."
If they don't feel on the same page as their partner, Virgo might slowly drift away instead of hashing it out. Without making a positive effort to communicate about what's happening in the connection, they'll just let it fade out.
We all appreciate a clean home but obsessiveness about mess and forcing organization on your significant other could eventually put a wedge between you.
They are also in love with the idea of being in love and might start an emotional affair with someone else when the "in love" feeling begins to fade from their relationship.
Libra might never say how they truly feel out of a desire for harmony and to "keep the peace," which makes their relationships inauthentic.
And when it fades, watch out. Scorpio craves physical intimacy and might not be able to resist cheating if there are attractive options in their orbit.
They can also be blinded by the intensity of feelings they experience at the beginning of a love affair, only to feel very different as the excitement fades.
Once they are in a relationship, it's easy for them to feel completely suffocated by a partner. They miss their independence and don't like feeling tied down.
Once they feel the essence of what they enjoy about being alive slipping away, Sagittarius will end the relationship. Probably to go backpacking for a year. Their free spirit won't be stifled!
In a long-term, committed relationship they love to have their ego stroked. However, their ego also feels completely attacked if they receive critique.
Capricorn's workaholic tendencies can leave their partner feeling neglected. Work responsibilities will always be their number one. A breakup is a way for them to indulge their work obsession even more, making it an appealing option.
They value their friendships so highly that they neglect to take their partner on dates. Instead, they organize group activities where they don't have to spend time alone with their significant other.
While this can be fun for a while, eventually, their partner doesn't feel special. Their lack of comfort with displaying affection can also cause difficulties.
When it comes to love, this escapism might present as them blindly throwing themselves into a relationship with someone completely unsuitable.
They can also have unspoken expectations for their relationship and want their partner to read their mind. This can cause distance in their relationship and push a good person away!
Sources: (Bustle) (YourTango) (EliteDaily)
See also: Your love language, according to your zodiac
They're also suckers for impulsivity and fun. They get bored easily and don't like to make plans. They might forget to include their partner in the plans they make, causing problems.
Breaking up is sad. Sometimes, no matter how hard we try, the same pattern keeps playing out in our romantic life. Have you ever wondered why that is? Psychology aside, your zodiac sign represents archetypal traits that might dominate your personality. Before pointing the finger at the other person, perhaps it's time to ask yourself: am I the drama? Each sign tends to sabotage relationships in its own unique way.
Click on the gallery to discover how each zodiac messes up in the romance department.
How your zodiac sign affects romantic relationships
I'm the problem, it's me
LIFESTYLE Star sign
Breaking up is sad. Sometimes, no matter how hard we try, the same pattern keeps playing out in our romantic life. Have you ever wondered why that is? Psychology aside, your zodiac sign represents archetypal traits that might dominate your personality. Before pointing the finger at the other person, perhaps it's time to ask yourself: am I the drama? Each sign tends to sabotage relationships in its own unique way.
Click on the gallery to discover how each zodiac messes up in the romance department.