Here's How You Fight In Relationships, Based On Your Zodiac Sign

Aquarius doesn't shy away from a fight. "Aquarius is the sign of debate and provocation," Writer and astrology expert Kiki O'Keeffe tells Elite Daily. "They love getting closer to someone by deliberately pushing their buttons to see how they respond (and if they still like them)." If you are an Aquarius, you might relate.

Pisces, a water sign, might be mad but not tell you right away. "They risk creating more confusion and resentment, so eventually they'll need to speak up if they want to be heard," O'Keeffe says. They eventually get to it, so don't worry about the fight going on for too long without a resolution.

Aries might be one of the more pugnacious types. "Aries thrives on conflict and competition, and for them, having an outlet for anger is key," O'Keeffe says. If you're an Aries, you might not back away from a fight when you're upset, and that's totally normal.

Taurus tries to avoid conflict. "When faced with a potential confrontation, Taurus would rather deploy a charm offensive or find a diplomatic workaround than escalate tension in their relationships," O'Keeffe says. This can be helpful because many fights benefit from de-escalation.

Gemini is dynamic, so they're likely to fight with energy and passion. Gemini brings their love to everything they do, including arguments, which means they might show passion by keeping an argument going even if the other person is tired of fighting.

Cancer might not speak anger out loud. "They are sensitive to vibes and unspoken dynamics, so they expect their partners to intuitively get it when they're mad," O'Keeffe says. If you're a Cancer, you might find yourself speaking your needs via body language rather than words.

Leo won't hide their anger from you. They love to be the center of attention, so if they're mad, you'll know. A Leo may want their partner to drop everything when they're upset to show their affection, and this can often be the fastest way to resolve a fight with a Leo.

Virgo wants a lot from their partners. "Virgo is cranky perfectionists who want to make everything better, including their partners," O'Keeffe says. If you are Virgo, you might have very high standards for behavior, and this can affect your fighting style.

Libra might resist fighting, O'Keeffe tells us. They're ruled by the planet of love and harmony, so their instinct is to find a workaround to fighting. Libra generally tries to calm down someone else who is upset rather than initiate a fight, and when Libra is in a fight, they try to quell anger right away.

Scorpio is quiet in a fight. "Scorpio prefers to connect with people on an emotional level," O'Keeffe says. Like other water signs, they prefer if their partner can intuit anger rather than speak it out loud, so they may expect their partners to pick up on hints rather than verbal explanations.

Sagittarius is generous, so they're likely to show generosity to their partner if their partner wants to fight with them. For example, Sagittarius might be tied up with a work project, but if their partner is upset about something and wants to argue, they will put work aside to engage them.

Capricorn is less likely to pick a fight because they keep things close to their heart, so they often internalize their own anger rather than speak it out loud. Capricorn may be upset but try to process their own anger, so it could be a while before their partner realizes they're angry.

Do any of these fighting styles ring true to you? If so, it may be because of your zodiac sign. Remember: as long as you respect your partner's needs and keep communication open, fighting in a relationship is totally healthy. Only you know what works best for your relationship, but maybe knowing your partner's zodiac provides insight into why they're upset that you left your dishes in the sink (or maybe it's because no one loves doing dishes).