This aspect of the chart tells us both of you have a sensitive, vulnerable side. Sometimes this is favorable, but it can prevent issues from being resolved. There may be occasions when you step around issues too carefully, concerned about hurting the other. This can cause issues to fester and erode the foundation of your relationship. Try not to walk away from problems because you do not want to rock the boat. It is almost always better to face them head on. Although your concern about your partner's feelings are sincere, you should both guard against avoiding confrontation altogether.

As two people who experience emotions deeply, you are likely more vulnerable to criticism than others. This is another contributing factor in your tendency to avoid taking on important issues. If this type of avoidance persists, especially if unresolved issues have festered, you might lash out with a "below-the-belt" criticism, expressing your anger in a way that can be harmful to your relationship. This in turn makes it much more difficult to resolve underlying problems.

We all look for things we have in common, with the hope it will enhance our relationship. But the fact that you both carry a 2 in this area of the chart does not necessarily translate into an advantage. On the positive side, you easily relate to each other's emotional experiences. On the negative, your ability to commiserate can mean you are unable to "talk your partner down" during a highly emotional event.

~first~ and ~second~, your numbers suggest you both have the potential to use the occasional trivial lie to circumvent what you perceive as dangerous territory. This is not always a bad thing. However, unless other numbers in your chart support your ability to confront things directly when simple tact and diplomacy are not sufficient, you may end up creating distance without meaning to. Without open communication, you live in separate worlds. If you have the type of relationship where partners live their own life quite happily, this will not be as much of a concern. However, the fact that you are both people of the heart makes that scenario unlikely.

The key to maintaining a healthy relationship when both partners carry a 2 in this part of the chart is to recognize the need for scheduled heart-to-hearts. When an issue arises discuss it openly and frankly; try to avoid impulsive, dramatic discussions. Instead, let your partner know something is bothering you and ask for a good time to discuss it. Create a setting: make a cup of tea, sit in comfortable surroundings, and begin by confirming your love and commitment. Combining respect, care, and direct, honest communication can help you form a deep, long-lasting relationship. 