Aries: You’re direct. You come across as childlike and innocent, but that doesn’t mean you’re too shy to flirt – quite the opposite actually. You like to be noticed and that might make you seem cocky, but your humour and straightforwardness make up for that. You make your partner feel special and will really adore them wholeheartedly, especially given you’re one of the most passionate signs. You can be aggressive and may lose your temper every now and then, but that will quickly fade as you can’t stay mad for too long. Taking care of your partner is what you’re good at but you also want to have time for yourself because of how much you value your independence.
Taurus: You’re devoted. Once you commit, there’s no going back. This could be because you’re one of the most stubborn signs of the zodiac. You love buying your partner gifts and making them feel like they’re the only one in your life. You make others feel comfortable and are very loyal to those who are worthy of your love. Routine doesn’t scare you and you prefer quality time with your significant other where it’s just the two of you enjoying each other’s company. Occasionally, your possessive traits will show up and you will grow jealous and territorial. As long as your partner knows how much you love them, this will not be an issue.
Gemini: You’re playful. As one of the more childlike signs, you value fun and laughter in a relationship. You’re a huge flirt but it usually hasn’t got anything to do with romance – more so friendly banter. Variety is what you look for and your partner will have to be adaptable to your ever-changing wants and needs. You love making your partner laugh and feeling like they only have eyes for you gives you great pleasure as you can become quite anxious and insecure. Commitment scares you because you’re so curious about the world around you. This causes you to want to experience everything life has to offer and being tied down to one person may hinder you. Nevertheless, you enjoy having someone by your side to experience adventures together.
Cancer: You’re caring. You love to nurture your partner and make sure that all of their needs are met. Comfort and stability are very important to you as you rarely go for relationships that have no future in your eyes. You are reliable and sensitive, often able to understand whatever issues your partner is going through and try your hardest to resolve them as soon as possible. It takes you a while to open up to people, as you are very protective of yourself. But as soon as you find someone you can trust, there are no limits to the love that you can give them. Moodiness can be an obstacle but if your partner is half as nurturing as you are, then they’ll know how to get you to be yourself again.
Leo: You’re proud. You are very confidant in yourself so when you have finally met your equal, you can’t help but worship them with your whole being. They seem too good to be true: perfect as far as you’re concerned. Therefore, bragging about them to your friends is something you do quite often. You love PDA and have no shame expressing your love for the whole world to see. Demanding and generous, you expect your partner to give you as much attention as you’ll undoubtedly give them. This can get one-sided though as you’ll expect your partner to give you more freedom than you’ll be willing to offer. Being fair with your significant other will resolve this in no time, however. You are playful and like to keep things light and fun, but compromise does not come naturally to you as you love being the one in control.
Virgo: You’re subtle. You don’t care for grand gestures of romance but prefer acts of love on a smaller scale. Dedication to your relationships is something to be proud of and it will take a lot for you to give up on your significant other. You come off as reserved and cautious, partly down to your nervous energy. You definitely put effort in your relationships and take the time to really get to know your partner. Analytical and observant, you like to know what makes your partner who they are and you therefore notice certain details about them that no one else is aware of. But you can also be critical because of how observant you are. You only do this for your partner’s sake not because you purposefully want to make them feel bad. Reassure your significant other that you only do this so that they can make small improvements to be the best version of themselves.
Libra: You’re romantic. You have a traditional view of what love should look like and have no problem compromising in order to achieve this. Polite and delicate, you treat your partner with respect and tenderness. You’re charming and like to flirt with people regardless of whether you’re in a relationship or not, but it’s always harmless. You give your significant other priority as having a companion in your life is very important to you. Balance is what your life revolves around when it comes to relationships so it’s important that your partner is putting in as much effort as you are. If they’re not, you can become passive aggressive. The silent treatment might come into play. Being direct will let your significant other know what exactly is bothering you, and that way the whole situation can be solved quickly.
Scorpio: You’re magnetic. Love for you is something incredibly deep and not to be taken lightly. You’re serious when it comes to the people you love: there’s no messing around. You treat your relationships with a huge amount of intensity and value commitment and intimacy. You go all in and expect the same from your partner. Getting to know them happens at the deepest level: you want to know your significant other’s innermost secrets and fears. But since you’re so secretive and guarded yourself, you’ll find it hard to open up to them. In relationships, you feel the need to have a certain amount of control and jealousy is a trait that often comes out when your significant other has priorities and friends other than you. This only happens because you are so loyal that you expect the same from the person you’re in love with.
Sagittarius: You’re idealistic. You’re in love with life and your partner should feel the same way. Open-minded and flirtatious, you seek to learn from every experience life throws at you and love having someone around to share them with. You treat your partner to debates, wanting to know their opinions on various matters across a wide range of subjects. Their mind fascinates you. Commitment is something that doesn’t come naturally to you because of your need to change scenery and routine so often. That’s why your significant other must be someone who allows you space and room to grow. You prefer to keep things fun and don’t care for the deeper side to emotions which is why you’re always up for a laugh. Being judgemental can cause problems but you must remind yourself that your partner is not going to agree with you on everything and that’s ok.
Capricorn: You’re traditional. Being spontaneous and reckless aren’t really your thing. You prefer to be reliable and practical: traits that you would like your partner to have as well. Expressing your love in public is not something you enjoy and grand romantic gestures don’t mean much to you. Instead, you’ll offer your significant other comfort and safety – making sure that they are aware of where they stand with you. In that sense, you’re very upfront. You keep your emotions under control and commit to your partner willingly. The only relationships you’re interested in are ones that’ll mean something to you and have plenty to offer in the long run. Holding back can make things difficult so you must be willing to let your significant other know how much you value them.
Aquarius: You’re interesting. The way you treat your partner is the way you’d treat your friends. In that sense, you prefer relationships to be unusual and different. You want to be able to tell your significant other anything and talk for hours and hours about everything. But that doesn’t include emotions and feelings. You need your space but will happily grant your significant other the same should they want it. When you do commit to someone, you are loyal. Although you’ll wander off every now and then, you’ll always return to your partner just as in love as you were before. Grand gestures aren’t your forte and you can become quite distant at times. This can be confusing to your partner so you shouldn’t be afraid to express how you feel in order to ease their mind.
Pisces: You’re dreamy. You see your partner through rose-coloured glasses and will likely do anything for them. Your love is unconditional and long-lasting. The way you flirt is done in an innocent, sweet way and you like to enjoy your time with your partner while also understanding them on a deeper level. Romance is important to you but you don’t crave grand gestures, but prefer them to be more personal and intimate. You give your significant other plenty of love and affection and will most likely adore them. In some cases, you can be quite flaky and unreliable. This is because you have a tendency to avoid certain situations when things aren’t as great as you thought they’d be, and will pick up and leave suddenly in an effort to clear your head. It’s best to be more direct with your partner instead of dealing with things on your own.
I am now even more strongly in favor of removing sex and gender markers from identification and legal documents.
I see no reason for the government to collect and keep information about gender identity or assigned sex on an individual basis. The only time that question should be asked is during a census, and answering it should be voluntary.
Remove sex and gender markers from drivers licences, passports, voter registration cards, and birth certificates.
At best, legal gender/sex markers can be inaccurate. At worst? They can be weaponized by the state and used to enable oppression against already vulnerable communities.
Protect trans, nonbinary, gender non-conforming, and gender diverse lives.