If you have ever fallen in love with someone who seems to be five steps ahead of everyone – someone who looks at you as if they see the future, and at the same time has no idea how to say "I love you" without breaking an internal switch – then you’ve likely encountered an Aquarius. And before you make the mistake of calling them "distant" or "cold as a fridge," take a breath and let’s talk. Because here we’re not dealing with someone who doesn’t feel – we’re dealing with someone who feels differently. More deeply, more complexly, more... Aquarian.

You see, Aquarius, though an air sign, is ruled by Saturn – yes, you read that right, that strict, serious planet that sets rules, structure, and boundaries. Not Uranus (that came much later in the game). And this makes a big difference: because Aquarius isn’t just the unconventional type who zips around on a scooter in the clouds; they are the serious visionary, the lover who wants to do things their own way — but properly.

The way they express emotions in a relationship, then, is a bit like... Wi-Fi. You don’t see it, but if you catch the signal, you’re connected. They won’t overwhelm you with flowers or dramatic "I love you’s" thrown in your face. No, they will look at you with that calm, slightly inquisitive gaze, ask you questions you didn’t even know you had answers to, and love you through understanding, admiration, and freedom.

And yet, here comes the big twist: beneath their futuristic armor, there is something deeper, more stable, and much more grounded, thanks to Saturn, than you might expect. They have this part of them that works like a relationship architect. If they truly fall in love, they want to build something. Something stable, essential, structured. They don’t flutter from emotion to emotion like a butterfly at a flower show – they make space inside themselves and, trust me, they don’t do it easily.

But the path to that opening isn’t paved with rose petals – more like with questions, skepticism, and a good dose of... self-restraint. Because Aquarius has a deep need not to surrender to something that doesn’t offer true meaning and perspective. Their emotional expression needs time, observation, and – why not – a bit of secrecy. If you expect them to sweep you off your feet with a romantic outburst on the first few dates, you’ll be waiting a while. But if you stay, you’ll discover a loyalty that holds you tight, even in the worst storms.

They can’t stand melodrama. They don’t know what to do with the "we need to talk NOW" when they’re trying to solve existential issues in their mind, like why not all plastic bottles are biodegradable. But if you listen to them, if you enter their universe with curiosity and respect, you’ll see how they transform from philosopher to partner, and from cold skeptic to deeply affectionate companion.

And where you thought they were just eccentric, you’ll see them become the most reliable person by your side – the one you know, if you say "come," they will. Maybe not with roses, but with sugar-free dark chocolate and a book on the quantum physics of love. And you know what? It’s better that way.

Their way is practical, quiet, a little awkward but incredibly charming. It’s like that moment when someone brings you coffee at 7 a.m. without you asking, just because they thought of you. They’re the one who won’t say "don’t worry" – they’ll start solving whatever worries you. They won’t smother you with hugs, but when they hold you, they’ll do it with their whole body, like they’re saying "I’m here" without words.

To love someone like that means knowing how to look beyond the surface. To hear their silences. To feel the warmth behind their calm voice. Not to be frightened by the moment they look at you with complete seriousness and say: "Have you ever thought what it means to love someone, not because you need them, but because you want to see them become themselves?"