Dating an Aries Man: Everything You Need to Know to Attract and Keep Him

You go on a dating website, you scroll through profiles, you match with a guy, you really like him, and you know he’s an Aries. How do you make him fall in love? Here is everything you need to know.

Understanding Aries Personality in Love

What are Aries men like? The majority of Aries men share a number of distinct personality traits. 

1. Energetic. They’re full of energy and can’t contain it. New adventures and challenges excite them, and they can’t get enough of them. 
2. Passionate. If you’re dating an Aries man, be prepared for their intense approach to relationships, work, and life in general. They’re not the ones to sleep through the decades, no. They’re taking everything on intensely and with ease. 
3. Impulsive. What happens if you combine passion and energy? You get impulsivity! If they want or like something, they act quickly. Does this lead to them making poor decisions as they don’t have time to think everything through? Absolutely, but also they ended up riding many great opportunities purely because they were at the right place at the right time and didn’t hesitate. 
4. Independent. Freedom is super important for this zodiac sign, so a good match for Aries men would be someone equally independent. Naturally, they value the people they’re dating, but Aries guys want to have the freedom to pursue their many dreams, hopes, and plans. 
5. Loyal. Once you’re in a relationship with them, they’re becoming fiercely loyal. Dating an Aries man long distance is usually easier than other zodiac signs for exactly that reason. You know your boy is not doing anything shady while he’s far away. 
6. Confident. Aries men make good leaders. They’re confident but aren’t cocky, and they want to succeed, but not at the cost of someone else. They’re compassionate towards others and can lead the team leaving no one behind. 
7. Honest. Transparency is something they appreciate a lot. Aries men are straightforward to others and happily accept the same treatment back. Clearing the air directly is the best way for them. 

This is quite a mix of traits. Aries men can be a lot, and they partner well with other people who are bursting with ideas and enthusiasm about life. If that’s you – great, you’ll support and encourage each other, but still leaving space for the two of you to flourish on your own. 

If you’re a more calm person, you can pair nicely with Aries if you don’t try and cage them. 

Aries Man’s Love Language 

How does a man like Aries show love? In short, it’s a bit of everything. 

• Acts of services are something they do to show they care. Plus it requires action, something that Aries men crave all the time. 
• Physical touch is of paramount importance for loving Aries guys. They want to be touched, hugged, and kissed, and they’re actively doing it in return.
• Words of affirmation are the love language they want to give and receive. As someone who is constantly busy doing a hundred things at once, Aries knows the importance of timely compliments and encouragement. Kind, affirming words fuel them to keep going, and they want to return the favor. 
• Quality time plays a big role as well. Aries guys don’t have time to waste. They have 20 things on their daily agenda, so when they get together with their romantic partners, they prefer to do something that brings them together, such as talking, sharing experiences, going places, or working out. 
• Gift-giving is something they want to do more than they want to get in return. Aries is a thoughtful zodiac sign with an eye for detail which makes them great gift givers.

How to Attract an Aries Man

If you’ve read a few articles on attracting men that we’ve written before, you know we like to start with a little disclaimer. 

So here it is: You should never go out of your way to attract a guy. No matter how smart, kind, rich, or cool he is. He should like you for you. If he doesn’t, he’s not the right guy. Think about it, would the true love of your life make you chase them for months on end? Of course not. 

Having said that, if you really like someone and you want to understand them better and boost your chances of becoming a good match, there’s nothing wrong about understanding what they like, and leaning into the qualities that you know they appreciate. 

Winning His Attention 

Aries men are passionate, adventurous, and confident. They live like that 24/7/365, and they want a partner who matches their energy. They’re also pretty independent, and not likely to fall victim to codependency purely because they have too much going on. 

Your best chance of winning their attention and scoring a date is by being an energetic and passionate person yourself. All those hobbies you’ve been putting on a backburner? Time to give them a try! Want to start a side hustle? Absolutely do that! Basically, if you live an active and full life, work, go out, meet friends, study something, try and experiment with your career, any Aries man will be happy to go out with you. 

In fact, all zodiac signs will be fighting for a chance to ask you on a date! And what a happy and fulfilled life you’ll be living too. 

Here are a couple of short and actionable tips for attracting an Aries man:

1. Be direct and straightforward 
2. Keep up with his energy 
3. Get excited about new adventures 
4. Give him compliments 
5. Don’t make it too easy for them

What Aries Men Look for in a Partner

Aries men love confident, self-loving partners who know their worth and aren’t going to tolerate any funny business. At the same time, you can’t be narcissistic as this zodiac sign requires love and care, and they’re ready to give it to their lover, but want to get it in return as well. 

Also, they like a bit of a challenge. This doesn’t mean you should play games with them but definitely don’t give in too easily too soon. Be fun, and playful, and have zest for life, and any Aries man will fall in love. 

First Date Ideas to Impress an Aries Man

You should always plan the date based on the specific guy you’re seeing, of course, but here is a list of things many Aries men enjoy, and your crush will probably like too.

• Something out in the wild, like a hike, an outdoor obstacle course, or a rock climbing session.
• Games where you two can play. Tennis or squash, golf, bowling, or even a fitness class. Take him to Reformer Pilates to test his strength!
• A cultural outing, such as a concert, a festival, or a sports game. 
• Game night. Go to a pub quiz, organize a board game, or play a video game together. 

Final tip: Make it a surprise. Aries men love a good surprise, so treat him to a mystery date. It can be any of the options we listed above or something completely different but don’t tell him what it is until the last moment. 

Signs That an Aries Man Likes You

We prepared a short list of signs that Aries man likes you. If you read through it and a few seem to cross out, then you’re most likely on his radar. 

1. He’s protective and shows concern for your well-being.
2. He’s taking an active, leading role in making plans and initiating dates, calls, and chats. 
3. Spending quality time with you is a priority for him, despite his very busy schedule. 
4. You see him talking about his achievements more often and he’s only mentioning them to impress you. 
5. He shares everything with you excitedly. Aries men like to keep many things to themselves, but if he passionately shares his projects, achievements, goals, and plans, it most likely means he’s into you. 
6. He’s being playfully competitive, trying to nudge you and win your attention. 
7. You get more public displays of attention from him. Nothing too aggressive, but he starts hugging, holding hands, and kissing you more in public. 

Building a Relationship with an Aries Man

If you’re on the fence about starting a relationship with an Aries man because of what this zodiac sign is typically like, we’d say it’s worth taking a risk if you like them. 

Aries guys are loyal and caring, so you’ll always feel protected and taken care of. They’re quite extraordinary individuals too, so if you date one of them, you’ll have a colorful and eventful life. 

Staying by their side and building a life together requires a bit of effort, as they’re impulsive, want to jump at any opportunity that presents itself, and want their lover to leave them alone when they need to focus on their projects. 

The great part is that they are extra supportive of their partners as well. So if you want to launch a YouTube channel, change careers, learn a new language, or train for an Iron Man – they’ll be your biggest cheerleaders. Best of all, if you succeed, they’re the type of people to genuinely celebrate your success. 

Common Mistakes to Avoid When Dating an Aries Man

There are several mistakes that you can easily avoid when dating an Aries man that we feel you should know about. 

1. Not being able to make a decision. Indecisiveness is killing Aries men. They’re quick thinkers and want similar partners. Naturally, if you have a different way of thinking, then there’s not much you can do about it, but try training yourself little by little to come to conclusions and make decisions a bit faster. If not for a man, then for your own sake. 
2. Engaging in mind games. Aries men like a little bit of chasing and trying to win a woman over, but something they absolutely hate is mind games. When an Aries man likes you, he likes you, and that’s it. He shows his feelings and intentions directly, and he expects the same from you. You try to manipulate him, and you’ll be out in no time.
3. Being clingy is another mistake that can cost you a relationship. We all have our patterns and trauma we deal with, and that’s okay. However, if you’re too codependent, it might be a good idea to address this issue with a therapist or by yourself. Aries men need space, and honestly, you deserve to live a confident, self-assured life too, so don’t delay dealing with this problem.
4. Misinterpreting his directness. Aries men are not rude or cruel, but they’re very straightforward. They will tell you things exactly how they are, and you shouldn’t play guessing games trying to figure out what they mean because they mean exactly what they say. He’s not doing it to make you feel uncomfortable or provoke something, that’s just how their brain works.

FAQ on Dating an Aries Man

What does an Aries man want in a relationship?

Aries men want a partner who is encouraging and supportive of their many endeavours, and also a partner who is passionate about life themselves and is curious to try many different things in this lifetime. 

How to tell if an Aries man is serious about you?

Aries' personality in love is something that’s hard to miss. They’re turning into these protective, super caring, and mega-engaged boyfriends. Not to a point where they suffocate you with their attention, but just the right amount. You’ll see him hugging and kissing you more in public, asking your opinions on what steps he should take next in his career or other projects, and planning dates and hangouts where you two can talk and get deep.

What is the red flag of an Aries man? 

If we had to choose one main red flag in dating an Aries man, it would definitely be his impulsiveness. These guys can say things and act without thinking, and you know where it can lead one. They’re passionate and it’s great, but sometimes this leads to them losing temper and making mistakes because they refuse to sit down and think for a minute.