bluegargantua

[My notes in brackets]

Virgo Dating Guide

Here are some things you can do with Virgo to ensure a successful date. Go rollerblading, go hiking, feed the ducks, go to the museum, play miniature golf, take a walk in a botanical garden, go wine tasting or go to a wine bar, go to an art exhibit opening, spend a night in a Bread and Breakfast, go horse-back riding, go for a simple but elegant meal, take a walking tour of your city

[Uh, I'd like to go rollerblading, but finding skates in my size will be an exercise in futiliy. Horse-back riding doesn't particularly interest me. I'm also big on movies and museums of all kinds. I also like playing games of pretty much every kind with a focus on video games and role-playing games. Hrm...now there's a niche market -- an RPG for two people as a date thing....]

You & Your Virgo

Do's

Present a close-to-flawless exterior and interior. The perfectionist side of your Virgo will be drawn to the perfection they see in you.

[I'm a lot more tolerant of physical messiness than I am of mental/emotional messiness. You can have a tornado struck bedroom and as long as the fungus hasn't begun space exploration, I'm OK with it. Chewing the scenery over your own little dramas? No, no thank you. All done with that.]

Be patient and accepting of the Virgoan attention to detail. Benefit by your patience -- they will take a diligent and detailed approach to making your life better.

[I wouldn't put up with this. And if you expect me to rescue you from your self-made hell, go away]

Show your Virgo how impressed you are by their constant efforts to improve their surroundings. They will work even harder to provide you with a picture-perfect home.

[I tend to show affection though paying for stuff. And I appreciate it when people remember that. On the other hand, I'm only getting you things and is there something more meaningful you'd appreciate?]

Be a friend and an intellectual companion, as well as a lover. Virgos are usually possessed of sharp wit and powerful analytic abilities. A Virgo needs a partner who can appreciate and cultivate these qualities.

[YAR!]

Try to remain at ease if your Virgo criticizes or overanalyzes you. A Virgo will eventually realize that even Virgos are not perfect.

[And our own worst critics...if only we weren't right pretty much all the time]

Don'ts

Don't allow yourself to get lax or sloppy at home. Your Virgo's sense of order, which is especially pronounced close to be home, will be affronted by your laziness.

[Hey, it's your house, live how you want. Heaven knows I'm sloppy enough. If you live with me on the other hand...]

Never pick at your Virgo, even if they pick at you. Your Virgo may take your criticism to heart, and feel bad that they're not up to your standards. Avoid expecting too much -- if you want complete and total attention at all times, you may be disappointed. Virgo is the 'Sign of Service,' and will often take time to lend a hand to a friend or coworker.

[mmm...working on not making sure it's a sign and not a doormat.]

Try not to feed your Virgo something they don't like. They are exacting and specific about the kinds of food that enters their body.

[Yes. Food and lots of it. ;) ]

Don't ever underestimate the bedroom habits of a Virgo. Virgo
perfectionism carries over into the bedroom, and you'd better appreciate it!

[Awwww yeah, let Smooove T make it all better for you, baby.]

I've been asked about gifts. Ah heck I dunno. I try and keep my physical stuff to a minimum (it's just one more thing I have to clean/move/deal with). Books are always good. Roleplaying games are always good. CDs can be good. The problem is that all of these are at "my whimsical taste" so I wouldn't just go pick anything unless you knew I was going to get it anyway. Tickets to London, San Francisco, Las Vegas, GenCon, Origins, DragonCon, or Fantasm would be pretty faboo.

You want some sort of romantic gift? You could take me out to Sunset Bar and Grill or the Naked Fish or that little Chocolate place on Brattle St. near Harvard Square or O'Connors or stuff. That seems to be work and is the most romantic thing I can think of short of the tickets.

Dunno if that helps or not
Tom