Do the unpredictable. Stay loose. Sometimes, consciously do something acceptable, but out of the ordinary, encouraging her to join you. Make sure your dates aren’t too conventional, or she might lose interest. Don’t waste your time with too many compliments. Aquarius women have more a devil-may-care mentality, and generally aren’t looking for approval from the rest of society. Give her one unusual compliment and leave it at that — your interest in her should already be apparent. If you want her to take you seriously, you have to engage with her intellectually first.

Take her to a museum with contemporary art — the more outre, the better. Going glass blowing might be a good idea as well. These will stimulate her visual sense. Take her to a Szechuan restaurant, or maybe for some Israeli street food, or perhaps for some Caribbean jerk chicken. These should stimulate her sense of smell and taste. Take her to a concert that features some unusual music. Maybe look for some traditional Vietnamese folk music, or some salt-of-the-earth underground rock. A classical concert will probably not be her thing.

Take the relationship slower in the beginning. Coming on too strong, too fast, could scare her away. Remember not to be clingy. Don’t let her know that you’re pinning your hopes and dreams on her, even if you are. She won’t want you to control her. She is very independent and definitely needs space.

Aquarius women are very social and love to be around people. Meeting new and interesting people is one of their favorite pastimes, so let them feel like they have that option. Don’t be surprised if she’s off with other guy friends, too. She can be emotionally detached until they fall in love, and so in some instances it may seem like she’s paying undue attention to other guys. Shake that feeling off: jealousy will not augur well for your relationship.

Aquarius women tend not to see women on an unequal footing with men. When in a relationship with an Aquarius, try not to suggest that women’s role is subsidiary to man’s — it will make her mad beyond a doubt. Don’t expect her to fit into the stereotypical housewife mold, either. If you do, you’re in for a sore surprise. Although Aquarius women are very loving and loyal, they don’t necessarily feel challenged by domestic duties, and tend to look down on that expectation. Aquarius women have big ideas and can generally make things happen, but sometimes they appreciate some help with the details. Though their ideals are lofty, they aren’t always concerned with the practical details. That, perhaps, is where you come in if she lets you.

She probably won’t marry unless you become her best friend first. In her book, friends are held in very high esteem, almost equal with her lover. She may think: Friends are forever and lovers can come and go. So really concentrate on being her friend in order to enhance your love. However, you will need to let her know soon enough that you are interested in her physically and not only as a friend.

She is not afraid to try new things in bed. She likes to push the envelope, which means everything from positions and scenarios to locations — a little romp in the hay somewhere public (but still secluded) might be exactly what she wants.

With Libras: This partnership is lively and fun-loving. Great intellectual relationships, low in intensity, but great long-term. With Geminis: This partnership is one in which the Aquarius is completely stimulated one second and frustrated the next, albeit in a good way. Aquarius finds Gemini completely irresistible, making way for unconditional love. With “Leos”: This partnership is rewarding and once they care it is unbreakable. When they meet there is magic in the air and after some disagreements they discover how loyal (in the deep sense) they are. These two opposites can make a long life entertaining partnership. With Sagittariuses: A very passionate relationship. Sagittarius needs even more space than Aquarius, which gives her the freedom she most desires. Unusual but usually deeply successful. With Arieses: A very physical relationship. Though the possibility of burnout is high, Aquarius loves Aries’ independence, and he stimulates her intellectual with his directness.