The Subtle Charm of the Virgo Man

The Virgo man has been called the eternal bachelor, one that steers clear of untidy romantic entanglements. There's that theory that men need a cave, and Virgo can turn his into a fortress, where everything runs like clockwork and nobody messes with his perfectly arranged stuff. But if he meets someone whose values and daily rhythm matches his, he's a devoted partner that usually mates for life. He may be persnickety and can be a relentless perfectionist, but it's balanced out by his good qualities of honesty, stability and kindness.

The Virgoan desire to do things well means wanting to please a partner. Just listen to the mood created by Virgo Barry White's music -- it says relax, and let me service you in every way. This desire to serve is endearing to the right woman, the one that knows the value of what she's got. Here's a man that finds comfort in the day to day rhythms, making it possible for a relationship to get better over time. The more he trusts, the more he shows, and there are many layers to discover. Perhaps more than most, Virgo men need to know they're lovable as they are, and that they won't, as they suspect, get busted for their imperfections.

Famous Virgo Men: Guy Ritchie, Ryan Phillipe, Keanu Reeves, Jeremy Irons, Ray Charles, Hugh Grant, Sean Connery, Elvis Costello, Tommy Lee Jones, Fred MacMurray, Michael Jackson, Larry Hagman

• Winning the Heart of the Virgo Man
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