The 5 Zodiac Signs Most Likely To Want Space In Relationships

Some people don't want to do much without having their loved ones beside them in support. But for an Aries, they're confident in their decisions and don't need someone else's validation to make choices. "These strong leaders love to be in front of the herd," Dr. Elisa Robyn, PhD, an astrologer and astrology transitions consultant, tells Bustle. "They are fierce friends who will support you in adventures and challenges and will expect you to do the same," she says. "But in the end, they will move powerfully and courageously whether you follow them or not." As a partner, this means that an Aries can be as loyal as anyone. But at the end of the day, they'll take the room they need to grow even if it means distancing themself from their partner.

A person who needs space from their partner every so often isn't necessarily someone who doesn't like to hang out with their friends or go on fun date nights. "Geminis are very social, and even though they have a million friends, they have a tendency to keep a vague, impersonal distance," Lisa Barretta, astrologer and author of Conscious Ink, tells Bustle. A Gemini might make plans with their partner, but if an opportunity to do something they'd rather do comes along, they might take some personal space and go off on the new adventure, she says.

"Sagittarius is synonymous with the word space," Barretta says. In fact, this adventurous sign loves their freedom so much that it's the member of the zodiac that's most known for being single. Of course, a Sagittarius has the potential to fall in love and meet a partner just like anyone else can. But the relationship might look a little different. "Their love of travel and friends makes it hard for this sign to relinquish their need to do as they please whenever they please," Barretta says. If you're dating a Sagittarius, just know that they need to have their own adventures, in addition to spending time with you.

"Ruled by stoic Saturn, Cap people need a lot of alone time in general," Wolfe says. "When it comes to relationships, they're content seeing their sweetie less frequently than most and prefer to have set plans ahead of time." While a Capricorn can make a great partner, they can sometimes see showing emotions or being needy as a weakness. Since they tend to never want to seem weak, this can mean that they have trouble expressing themselves emotionally, she says. Even though your Capricorn partner might not want to spend time together constantly, that means that the time that you do spend with each other can be even more special.

Even the most loving partner needs some alone time to recharge every once in a while. An Aquarius definitely needs space on a regular basis. "The rebel of the zodiac values personal freedom above all else in the world," Robyn says. "Even this independent spirit needs love and affection, but never try to tie them down." While they make great friends and partners who are loyal to a fault, she says, they abhor lies, cages, and limits. "They are happiest when flying free, not caring about anyone's approval, knowing you will be there when they return."

If you're in a relationship with one of these signs, do your best not to interpret their need for some time to themself as disinterest in you or your feelings. Recognizing that them taking time to recharge doesn't take away from your partnership can make the two of you stronger than ever.