Decoding Your Date: The Aries Man

So you've been checking out the hottie on the treadmill, trying to muster up the courage to saunter over and say hi. He's been flashing you a winning smile, and you never could resist a clean-cut, American Pie type male. Well, never fear darling. If the attraction is mutual, your Aries man will make the first move... just as soon as he finishes his fitness regime.

Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, and as such, represents the infant stage of development. Their representative quote is "I am," symbolic of their view of their place in the universe. Aries are amazed by themselves, and like a new puppy, will scrap and battle their way to the top of the hill, proving to themselves and others that they are powerful warriors. Aries is ruled by the planet Mars, and are fire signs, both strong indicators of the type of personality you will find beneath an Aries man's facade. Although, he probably won't be wearing a facade. With Aries, what you see is what you get.

Trust and honesty are paramount to the personality of an Aries. He is actually incapable of lying, and is one of the few males who will not lie to try to save your feelings. Warning: never ask your Aries man if that dress makes you look fat. When you burst into tears over his answer, he will be dumbfounded, and an argument is likely to ensue. He will want to know why you asked his opinion if you didn't want it. On the flip side, if an Aries man does complement you, take it for the jewel that it's worth. After all, he doesn't give out compliments freely.

If your love life has been a long and winding road with lots of pit stops along the way, an Aries is probably not the best mate for you. An Aries man will want to know the truth about your past relationships, and transgressions can leave you standing in the cold. Likewise, if he later discovers that you were not completely honest and straightforward about your past, he will lash out in response to his perceived rejection and turn ice cold. The Aries man wants to believe that, even if he is not your first (his ideal situation), that he is at least your best, and anything less is unacceptable.

One final piece of advice regarding intimacy with an Aries man: if you are a woman who like to cuddle with a lover after a bout of lovemaking, forget about ever achieving happiness with an Aries man. He is the epitome of the male who is fast asleep two minutes afterward. And he won't have you nestled in his arms, unless that's actually a position that is comfortable for him to sleep in. It's not that he is uncaring, but romance eludes Aries men, and sex in most cases, is simply that. Needless to say, he can be perceived as a selfish lover by more romantically minded partners.

Aries do not like to dwell in the past, and simply feel that what's part of their past is past. This is not restricted to their love life either. You may date an Aries man for a long time before learning how many siblings he has, or what kind of home life he had growing up. These memories are simply unimportant to him. He is not an uncaring son or sibling, although he will in no way be accused of being a momma's boy, but he simply can't be bothered with spending his time talking about the old days. There are too many things to do today.

The need to be constantly on the go carries over into all parts of your Aries man's life. He is not one to indulge in long, candlelit meals. Food is simply a necessity for survival, and other than perhaps one special weakness, such as a particular flavor of ice cream, he does not indulge in expensive meals or clamor for good home-cooked meals like his grandmother used to make.

He also doesn't take a lot of time in his beauty regiment. He will always be well-dressed and well-groomed, but he achieves this look by sending suits to the cleaners and by never allowing his hair to grow past his collar. He is fastidious about his appearance, but not narcissistic.

And the red Corvette in the parking lot? That's his. Aries men have a fondness for sports cars, not because they are flashy, but because the speedometer allows them to get from point A to point B faster. And red is simply a color that signifies his fiery personality. He still believes in wearing red power ties to business luncheons.

And it's likely your Aries man does attend business luncheons. After all, he likes to be in charge, and does not do well in a subordinate position. He is likely to be the CEO of a company, although the options here are wide. Aries men like physical activity, and like to work with their hands, so his profession could range anywhere from a homebuilder, to a landscaper, to a surgeon. Some more introverted Aries men are prone to interests in philosophy and the arts, so it is possible too that he is some sort of craftsman. However, his trade will be more about profitability and power than creating masterpieces.

Running a business can be stressful, and Aries men are prone to medical ailments such as headaches, teeth grinding, and potassium deficiency. Find ways to help your Aries partner relax, such as frequent weekend getaways to the great outdoors. Also, make him go to the dentist to keep a careful watch for gum disease and other problems, even though he will try to avoid the dentist's chair at all costs. Ensure that his diet includes potassium rich foods like bananas, apricots and melons.

Don't, however, try to coddle your Aries man. He isn't impressed by a woman who is a stay at home wife, or who slaves in the kitchen to prepare a gourmet meal. He is perfectly content with Hamburger Helper prepared by a similarly powerful working wife. He likes a woman with her own career, interests and friends. However, be forewarned that friendships with other males, platonic or otherwise, will result in raising the beast in your Aries man. He is territorial, and very prone to jealousy. Even though he will expect you to be understanding if he and his secretary are stuck at the office until 9 pm. After all, he would never consider being unfaithful, and so he will have little patience with a wife who accuses him of such indiscretions.

When it comes time for domesticity, your Aries man will appreciate the idea of being settled, but will have very little to do with creating a homey environment. He won't balk at having pets; he may even claim to like dogs, but he won't be dependable about taking them out or making sure their food dish is always full. This carries over to his relationships with children as well. Aries men do very well as fathers to sons, whom they can teach to become fearless and goal-minded athletes or outdoorsmen, but nurturing is simply not a natural part of their personalities. A crying baby is enough to send most Aries men running for the hills. They also do not think precocious toddlers are cute. They will teach their children table manners at an early age, and will expect them to sit quietly and behaved at the dinner table before they will suggest eating dinner out. The Aries man, after all, despises nothing more than being embarrassed.

If you are a woman looking for a hard-working, dependable and traditional mate who truly will be your partner, an Aries man can be a good choice. With him, you will never have to worry about financial strife, for even if he does have to take out a loan, he most assuredly will repay it, along with any interest, and you will likely never have to worry about him being let go from work, as he will likely be the head of his company. And if you are a professional woman with your own obligations and career goals, an Aries man may be just what the doctor ordered.

Famous Aries Men Include:
Quentin Tarantino
Warren Beatty
Eric Clapton
Colin Powell
Francis Ford Coppola
David Letterman
Dudley Moore