Horoscope Compatibility: The Rat
If you're born in the year of the Rat, you're an attentive and passionate partner who's not afraid to show your affections.
Your emotions are highly charged at the start of a relationship and you expect your affections and emotions to be reciprocated.
You're easily hurt if you feel you've not been included in your partner's plans. You may then turn petty and could be difficult to handle.
Hence your relationship may be turbulent, with many highs and lows.
What you need is someone who can give you the security and love you need and you'll be a wonderful and faithful companion.

When two passionate people come together, it may seem like the entire universe revolves around the two of you.
You enjoy the intensity of the relationship as you both share a sense of humour.
However the two of you may be so similar that you begin to get on each other's nerves over time. When that happens, one of you or both of you may become resentful and you start picking on each other's faults.

Both you and your partner appreciate each other's need for privacy. You are astute; your partner is sensible. Your partner adds stability to the relationship that you need.
Since you are the more passionate and spontaneous of the two, you'll be the one more likely to spice up the relationship.

As you're always up for a new challenge, and your partner is easily bored by day-to-day routines, the two of you share a need for constant change and stimulation.
However your partner is likely to be more adventurous than you, which may be rather unnerving to you at times.
You may be uncomfortable with his or her carefree approach when you're trying to maintain a committed and stable relationship.

Your partner is more cautious and reserved than you are, and may have difficulty keeping up with your drive and energy. He or she may not be adept at dealing with your unpredictable nature and your mood swings.
However both of you share a common need for stability and comfort in a relationship and this holds the key to a loving relationship between you and your partner.

You'll be swooned over by your partner's charm. He or she is always at the centre of attention but makes sure you're not left out.
You're both confident enough to allow each other to pursue your own interests. Together the two of you will make an adventurous and lively couple.

Sometimes it seems like you can read each other's mind without a single word being spoken.
Since both of you are passionate and share a sense of humour, your relationship will be lively and intense.
Both of you expect loyalty and commitment from each other although your partner may take a longer time to commit.

Both of you will initially be won over by the thrill of romance and nothing else seems to matter.
After a while, though, you're likely to pull back. Unlike your partner, who may be so exhilarated by the relationship that he or she may forget his or her responsibilities, you'll still be keenly aware of the practicalities of life.
Your partner's total involvement in the relationship at the expense of everything else may concern you. And you may respond with sharp criticisms that are hurtful.
For this relationship to work, you should hold back your criticisms, especially if your criticisms are not constructive. And your partner needs to calm down and address his or her responsibilities beyond the relationship.

Keeping up with your drive and energy will be a challenge for your partner. Although both of you are romantic, your partner has a more laid-back attitude while you're determined to make things work within the shortest period of time.

Both you and your partner's personalities generate energy and excitement in the relationship.
Both highly competitive in nature, the two of you may engage in game play. This should be kept in check for the relationship to grow healthily.
Your passion and intensity may be too overwhelming for your partner who needs to feel he or she is in control at all times.
For this relationship to work, you should allow your partner some space, and he or she in return, needs to be more honest and less manipulative.

When you first encounter your partner, you may get an impression that he or she is quite superficial because he or she enjoys being in the centre of attention and in socializing without getting into in-depth discussions.
You need to get pass this first impression and you'll be pleasantly surprised to discover that your partner's wisdom, honesty and openness.
Both are highly critical and will appreciate each other's keen judgement.

Although both you are your partner are very private people, you're likely to be more sociable and confident in public. As you're attentive to his or her needs, you'll help your partner feel comfortable in a social setting.
The two of you are capable of sharing a trusting relationship. You appreciate your partner's sincerity and commitment, while he or she appreciates your drive and energy. He or she will prove to be a trustworthy and supportive companion.

When it comes to a relationship, your partner likes to take his or her time to discover more about you, whereas you like to dive right into the relationship. This may be intimidating to your partner.
Your partner is very tolerant and patient and can usually handle your mood swings, and your sharp criticisms. However you should try to be less aggressive and demanding.
The care and affection your partner shower on you are exactly what you look out for in a relationship.
Posted by logan at September 5, 2005 03:13 AM
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