Relationships Talk

Adrienne Bailon sat down with OKMagazine.com to share her tips on how to find love after heartbreak. One of her biggest tips? “I think the key is, one, don’t rush it! You can’t force things. I would have never planned it. I wouldn’t have been like, ‘Oh, and my friend that I’ve had for three years — I’m now suddenly going to marry him,’” she said of her own relationship with Israel Houghton.

The Real host also dished about a special project she’s been working on. Adrienne recently debuted her jewelry line called XIXI Faith And Familia. Her signature pendant necklaces “Praying Hands” and “Faith & Familia” are already sold out, and every piece in the collection is under $50.

Watch the video above to see Adrienne’s advice for finding love! 

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Pisces

Birthday: February 12-March 20

Type: Mutable water sign

Key words: Dreamy, playful, emotional, artistic, fickle

Love anthem: “In My Feelings” – Drake

Famous Pisces men: Justin Bieber, Trever Noah, Oscar Isaac, Stephen Curry, Fred Rogers, Jon Hamm, Josh Groban, Chris Martin, Ansel Elgort

Best matches:

Pisces is such an idealistic and romantic sign, so it’s only natural that Libra is a perfect match! Libra is ruled by Venus, planet of beauty, love, and pleasure, and Libras are optimistic and open-minded, just like Pisces. Sagittarius is another great match for Pisces! Both need to have a sense of freedom, so giving each other space isn’t a problem.

A man born under the Pisces constellation, the final sign of the Zodiac, is a total dreamboat. He’s flirtatious, charming, and romantic, and, being a water sign, he’s also introverted and emotional—the most emotional sign of all, to be precise. His sign is also classified as mutable, meaning he’s adaptable and changeable. This is most reflected in his ever-shifting moods–he has a stream of emotions that never slows down, and an immense imagination. He’s an idealist and is unapologetic about being affectionate, but when his mood is on a down swing, it can be tough to be around him. However, when he’s back to his usual sweet self, you’re on cloud nine with him!

His sign is ruled by Neptune, the planet of dreams, illusions, and in-depth emotional connections. This is the root of his fantastical imagination and his romantic, compassionate nature, as well as his natural intuition. He’s a true empath, picking up on others’ emotions and experiencing them just as strongly, whether he wants to or not. So when you’re having an off day, he knows it and immediately swoops in to cheer you up. His sign is also ruled by Jupiter, the planet of abundance and generosity, explaining his enormous range of emotions as well as his natural ability to provide care and support for others. Nine times out of ten, if you’re happy, he’s happy, so he naturally wants to make sure your mood is always up.

His sign is named after the constellation of the Fish, which is symbolic of many of his behaviors. He floats through life without a care, and sometimes gets caught up in a current of feelings, but he typically navigates the world in a simple, slow-moving manner. He’s very in-tune with the underflowing emotional energy wherever he is, and rapidly swims upstream when he feels threatened or overwhelmed, which is a life-saver when it comes to disagreements. He’ll work to get through the conflict peacefully, preferring to forgive and forget rather than let an argument cause a divide between the two of you.

Your starry-eyed Pisces man lives with his head in the clouds, constantly daydreaming his own little world where everything is calm, pleasant, and romantic. He looks at you and sees a soul mate. He wouldn’t date anyone unless he felt like they were his perfect match, because he demands that his real life relationships are just as idealistic as the fantasy he’s constantly in. He’s totally subjective and driven by vague ideas and fantasies about love. When it comes to life in the bedroom, the physical act of sex is just a part of the spiritual, poetic bond he’s really after.

His abundance of romantic ideas and lovey emotions is swell and all, but making a relationship work takes more than just good intentions! His emotions rule his life so heavily that you can rule out using logic, reason, or rationale to get in touch with him. Mercury, planet of intellectual thoughts and communication, is actually considered to be detrimental in Pisces, so verbalizing his thoughts and feelings isn’t easy at all. That, all on top of his sign being ruled by hazy, foggy Neptune can lead to serious conflict. This little fish swims tends to swim away the second someone raises their voice or takes a sharp tone with him, which contributes to his problematic escapist reputation.

As the Zodiac’s most subjective sign, he lives life strictly on his own terms. He’s impossible to pin down and slips right through your fingers if you try to grab a hold of him. Emotional boundaries are hard to set and enforce with him because his need for space, intimacy, affection, or alone time all shift and change in tandem with his ever-morphing mood. In a relationship, his giant heart overflows with affection and adoration for you, but his impossibly-high standards for a relationship to always be easy and perfect causes inevitable issues.

Date a Pisces if you can forgive his lack of schedules and planning in exchange for impromptu romantic gestures. He prefers to express himself with feelings and gestures rather than thinking over and talking about things, so if you aren’t emotionally compatible, chances of staying together are slim—not everyone is capable of the openness that he requires. He’s very sensitive, and it’s in his nature to vanish for alone time when he’s feeling overwhelmed, then return super needy. From start to finish, your relationship with him will be a wild ride. If you can’t swim through his downpour of feelings, you might find yourself drowning. Without a doubt, you’ll be more in touch with your emotions after getting with a Pisces!

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Aquarius

Birthday: January 20-February 18

Type: Fixed air sign

Key words: Friendly, unique, geeky, intellectual, complex

Love anthem: “Lost in Japan” – Shawn Mendes

Famous Aquarius men: Darren Criss, Harry Styles, Michael B Jordan, The Weeknd, Ashton Kutcher, Taylor Lautner, Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Best matches:

Aquarius gets along great with Gemini. They’re both air signs and can keep up with each other’s mental pace. Aries is another awesome match for Aquarius. Aquarius is endlessly fascinating to Aries, so the fire sign’s interest is never lost. They both appreciate uniqueness and understand the other’s need for independence and space.

Aquarius is an air sign, meaning he’s intellectual, thoughtful, charismatic, and an expert communicator. He’s also the sign most associated with platonic relationships and eccentricity, so it’s like dating your weirdo best friend! Everyone is attracted to his unique and unconventional nature because he’s ruled by Uranus, the planet of suddenness, invention, and disruption. His unapologetic self expression is why he’s known to break the status quo frequently and often, making him the Zodiac’s humanitarian. If you want to get with an unforgettable guy, find yourself an Aquarius! He may be a total nerd, but he’s charming, complex, and has an open mind and heart.

It’s uncommon to find an Aquarius guy actively pursuing romantic interests on dating apps. Since he’s an air sign, he’s a total people person, and prioritizes finding close friendships over relationships, which is why you have to genuinely be his bud before dating possibly enters the equation. He’s self conscious about being an oddball, so it takes him awhile to open up to you, but once he does, you’ll find he’s worth the wait!

As a reliable fixed sign, this guy is your rock and you’ll learn to love how he’s always able to be there for you when you need it. He’ll gladly listen to your problems and work to give you the best advice. Because he can detach and view things objectively, you always know he’s keeping it real. To top it all off, his natural quirkiness and great sense of humor make everything better, and just like a true best friend, he’s always there by your side through thick and thin.

As an air sign, he’s upbeat and social, but as a fixed sign, he’s a big fan of relaxing and staying in one place as much as he can. This combo is contradictory, sure, but so is Aquarius! Honestly, it’s the best of both worlds: he’s the life of the party whenever he goes out, but he’s also down to mega chill out at home. Something that will always rile him up, however, is whatever cause he’s devoted himself to. If he hears of a rally or protest, he’ll put everything else on pause so he can attend—and he’ll want to bring you along, too. As calm as he is most of the time, he’s passionate when it matters most. And he cares that you care, too, and can keep him intellectually interested.

That being said, your Aquarius boy toy is kind of like Siri. He’s super-smart, ultramodern, and programmed with fascinating traits. But at the end of the day, he can be such a robot! His supercomputer of a brain is the source of his best traits, but is also the reason why he intellectualizes and processes his emotions rather than expressing them. He easily detaches from his feelings, so your relationship will be lacking when it comes to lovey-dovey moments. And don’t even try to push him to be more romantic or intimate—he’s a fixed sign with unmatched stubbornness, so he won’t budge!

Aquarius men also tend to cause a commotion wherever they go. He’s ruled by Uranus, planet of disruption, after all, but that doesn’t justify how much he loves to showboat himself. He’s both hyper-aware of how different he is, and readily hamming it up front of others for validation. He sometimes adopts a contrary nature just for the sake of being different, it seems, especially when he’s in a bad mood. You say “yes” and he says “no,” just to make a point of not following the status quo. Don’t let his insecurities and sour attitude turn a simple disagreement into an actual argument—this undesirable aspect of his personality rarely comes out.

The best advice? Treat him like your best friend, who you love but sometimes get SO annoyed with. After all, he treats everyone like his friend, including you, so it only makes sense. But he more than makes up for this lack of romance with his never-ending commitment to his loved ones and his unforgettable presence. Your relationship with him has a very complex dynamic—it feels like you’re with your bestie most of the time, but there’s a very real sense of love and affection as well. You won’t be getting a dreamy fairytale romance, but his long-lasting love and dedication to you promises you’ll still get your happy ending!

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Capricorn

Birthday: December 22-January 19

Type: Cardinal earth sign

Key words: Dedicated, motivated, steadfast, stubborn, committed

Love anthem: “Perfect” – Ed Sheeran

Famous Capricorn men: Zayn Malik, John Legend, Bradley Cooper, Evan Peters, Liam Hemsworth, Logan Lerman, Eddie Redmayne, Denzel Washington, Ryan Seacrest

Best matches:

Scorpio is a fixed sign, so they already have the stability and reliability that Caps want so badly from their partner, and there’s a natural compatibility between earth signs and water signs. Taurus is another spectacular match for a Capricorn. They’re both earth signs and vibe well from the start, and the mutual respect these two have for each other’s strong work ethic is a huge compatibility booster!

Capricorn is the mature, assertive daddy of the Zodiac. He’s a cardinal sign, meaning he’s motivated, ambitious, and a great leader, but he’s also an earth sign, which makes him practical, productive, and über dependable. His sign is ruled by Saturn, the slow-moving planet of responsibility and structure—so he’s super serious, almost all the time! This is why he’s such a natural businessman; he’s goal-driven, brilliant in his field, and like all earth signs, motivated by money. But even if he makes enough money for the both of you, he’s only interested in being with someone just as hardworking as he is. Is he the most spontaneous guy around? Well, no, but his love for you is rock solid.

In the preliminary dating stage, it takes a while for this guy to let his walls down. He easily comes off as cold and intimidating, even though he probably isn’t trying to, and he’s a tough nut to crack. Once he’s sure you’re actually into him, he makes a move. He’s the earth sign most likely to approach you first, thanks to his motivated nature as a cardinal sign, but don’t expect flowers and chocolates! He’ll shoot you a text or just come up to you and say: “Hey, I like you.” He’s big on routines and schedules, so he’ll probably send you a Google calendar invite and remind you at least once before the fact.

He’s not good with emotions—he’s the opposite of Cancer, the most emotional sign—but he tries his best to be affectionate. Acts of service is his chosen love language–his earthy nature means he’s only really concerned with what’s tangible, so he’ll never be an over-the-top romantic. Being the most business-minded sign, a lot of the help he offers you is in the form of assisting you in career or education-related matters. You could be pulling a hell of an all-nighter finishing up a presentation, but once he swoops in to help out, the whole project is finished in the blink of an eye.

When he’s with you, he invests a huge amount of time and energy into your own personal development so you can find success with all of your goals. One of his greatest talents as the zodiac’s cardinal earth sign is being a phenomenal leader that can offer practical advice while also leading by example, which you’ll definitely observe if you’re around him long enough! No matter how big the job is, he’s ready with a plan. He’s equally as unapologetic about pushing you to achieve your best work, too! If he’s confident that both of you are independently crushing it, then he’s happy. He wants a powerful union between two equally-successful lovers, and a relationship with this guy promises to be stable, secure, and have a ton of lasting value.

However, life isn’t always about constant wins, and a Capricorn is seriously under a lot of pressure from trying to make it so. Impressing him takes a lot, and sometimes the only indication of his approval is a quick smile or a nod. He’s also so focused on working that you might go a couple days without hearing from him–work-life balance is uh, not a balance with him.

Your Capricorn guy is no-nonsense and grounded, just like all earth signs. He’s a pessimist, to be honest, and a lot of the time his aloof reputation comes from the fact that his outlook is rarely bright. This is why he’s such a control freak—he thinks the only way to avoid hurt or disappointment is to be in charge of everything. Don’t worry about him being too possessive or controlling, though. He takes respect very seriously, too, and if you feel like he’s stepped on your toes, just speak up about it! He’s very cut-and-dry with how he approaches matters, so as long as you’re the same way it should be smooth sailing.

He’s such a hard ass because it’s in his nature, truthfully, and he has nothing but the best intentions (because he always has to be the best, remember?) His constellation, the Sea Goat, is also known as the Mountain Goat by some, and like a mountain goat, this guy has lofty goals, aims high, and jumps higher and higher up to reach success! The view is nice from up top, and he wants nothing more than to share that with you.

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