Lately I’ve been obsessed with zodiac signs and how they affect relationships. So when my Aries-Leo friend couple kept arguing over who picks Netflix shows, I decided to test-drive some astrology advice for them. Here’s exactly what I did.
My Starting Point
First I grabbed my laptop and searched “Aries Leo relationship fixes” like mad. Found tons of fancy articles saying Leos need constant praise and Aries hate being told what to do. Seemed way too general though. So I called up my buddies – let’s call them Sarah (Leo) and Mike (Aries) – and invited them for dinner.
The Testing Phase
During dinner, I tried three basic tips everyone recommends:
- Tip 1: Made Mike choose the restaurant since Aries folks crave control
- Tip 2: Complimented Sarah’s haircut first thing because Leos eat that up
- Tip 3: When they started bickering about work drama, I physically moved them to separate chairs since fire signs need space to cool down
Honestly felt like a kindergarten teacher separating fighting kids. Mike kept pacing around muttering “this is stupid” while Sarah scrolled Instagram ignoring everyone. But after 15 minutes? Mike actually apologized for snapping.
What Actually Worked
Week two I tried the big experiment. Texted them separately: “Mike, plan Friday night YOUR way” and “Sarah, record yourself telling him one thing you admire about him”.
The results shocked me:
- Mike booked axe-throwing (classic Aries adrenaline junkie move)
- Sarah sent a 3-minute voice note gushing about his work ethic
- They both posted smiling axe-throwing selfies on IG – first couple pic in months
Seems the magic combo was letting Aries lead adventures and feeding Leo’s ego publicly.
The Messy Parts
Tried suggesting “compromise” once. Big mistake. When Sarah wanted romantic dinners but Mike wanted pizza joints, the tips said find middle ground. Got them BBQ tickets – fancy enough for her spotlight, messy enough for his vibe. They fought about sauce stains on her dress the whole ride home.
Lesson? Sometimes these signs just need separate activities. Made Sarah join book club for her drama fix while Mike does solo gaming nights.
My Takeaways
After two months of observing them:
- Leos crumble when ignored – praise must be specific and frequent
- Aries will sabotage plans if they feel trapped – give them choices
- Forced compromises backfire worse than individual meltdowns
It’s not rocket science. Feed the Leo’s ego, respect the Aries’ freedom. But holy hell, seeing it actually work felt like unlocking cheat codes for relationships.
