Sagittarius likes to do exactly the opposite of what she's told. If you pressure or (heaven forbid) try to manipulate her in some way, she'll smell you out in a second — and she won't like it, not one bit. But don't worry about giving Sagittarius a challenge. She's built for it. In fact, Sagittarius likes to work a little for love. If she gets what she wants too easily, it's not going to hold her attention for more than a second. However, once the relationship starts, Sagittarius wants things to go smoothly. If the personal rapport is not working out, or Sagittarius feels the two of you have different ways of handling things, Sagittarius will be out the door before you can say “wait.”

The Long Haul

Sagittarius is not as independent as he seems. He instinctively knows whom to trust, and he likes good company. Though he seems just fine by himself, he lives to have a strong, wonderful companion by his side. Like all Fire signs, Sagittarius is an idealist and a perfectionist. He will not “settle” when it comes to love. Ironically enough, Sagittarius can be either the biggest player in the zodiac or the most devoted, loyal partner. Sagittarius honors his commitments, and his word is as good as gold.

He/She: The Little Stuff Counts

How should you dress for a Sagittarius? Sagittarius doesn't like showy, ostentatious dressers. He's more likely to notice your smile or your eyes before the color of shirt or brand of jeans you're wearing. Here's a tip, though: If Sagittarius is on a cusp bordering with Capricorn, he'll be slightly opportunistic. You can impress him by dropping names, telling him you travel a lot, or letting on that you have a close friend with a sailboat and villa by the sea. He'll be yours. (This works if he has Capricorn or a lot of Earth in his chart, too.) On the other hand, if he's near Scorpio or has a lot of Water in his chart, you're more likely to impress him with languages, music, good wine, and any kind of ethnic food.

But don't expect Sagittarius to fall to her knees and tell you she worships the ground you walk on. Sagittarius speaks ten times more with action than with words. Though she can talk about anything, something gets her tongue when it comes to romantic words of love. A mate of a Sagittarius who comes to accept this will be very satisfied, though. Whatever she does say will mean much more than the same thing from someone who throws compliments around like they're nothing. Beyond that, both physically and sexually, you'll definitely get her point.