So last Tuesday I’m scrolling through some astrology forum, right? Whatever it’s called. And I keep seeing people ask about Virgo-Virgo relationships. Like, “can two perfectionists even survive each other?” And honestly, I thought this was kinda bull. My buddy Mark’s a Virgo, and his ex? Total Virgo too. Messy breakup. So, naturally, I decided to deep dive myself. No experts, just me googling like a maniac.
Step 1: Wading Through the Confusion
First thing I did? Typed “Virgo and Virgo compatibility” straight into the search bar. Boom – millions of results. Some sites said they’re a dream match, others called them a nagging nightmare. Scores everywhere: 75%, 85%, even saw a 50% pop up. My brain felt like scrambled eggs. How can it be this all over the place? Found this one quiz claiming to calculate your score. Took it for me and my Virgo coworker Sarah (purely for science!). It spat out 72%. Okay, whatever.
Step 2: Finding the “Reasons” Behind the Score
Kept digging past the numbers. What actually makes Virgos click… or clash? Kept seeing the same points everywhere:
- Both Organized: Yeah, Sarah color-codes her pens. So do I. No surprises there.
- Critical Overload: This hit hard. We both pick apart EVERYTHING. That meeting feedback session? Brutal.
- Emotional Brick Walls: Neither likes talking feelings. Instead, we just quietly judge each other’s messy desks.
- “Service” Thing: This kept popping up. Virgos love doing things for people. Mark always fixed his ex’s car. She cooked elaborate meals. Practical stuff.
The score makes sense now. High potential for order, low tolerance for mush.
Step 3: Testing “Boost It Fast” Tips
Alright, theories are fine, but I needed action. Saw claims like “Boost Your Compatibility Fast!” and called bluff. Tried three things for a week:
- Tip 1: Schedule Chill Time: Found this advice everywhere. “Stop being productive robots together!” So Wednesday, Sarah and I grabbed coffee without discussing deadlines. Just… talked. Felt weirdly good. Didn’t solve world hunger, but less tense.
- Tip 2: Compliment Sandwich: Virgos hate straight criticism. Tried this on Mark during our game night. Instead of “Your strategy sucks,” I said “Love the aggressive move earlier! Maybe dial it back next round? But seriously, killer defense.” He actually listened instead of sulking. Mild shock.
- Tip 3: Do Something Imperfect Together: This sounded dumb, but worked best. Sarah and I attempted baking cookies Sunday – no recipe, just vibes. Burnt edges, weird shapes, icing disasters. We laughed more arguing about sprinkles than we had all month. Forced imperfection unlocked actual fun.
What Actually Happened
By the end of the week? The mystical “score” felt pointless. But something shifted.
That coffee chat with Sarah? Turned into regular thing. Mark hasn’t rage-quit game night since the compliment test. The burnt cookies are now a running joke.
The real boost came from admitting how ridiculous we Virgos can be. Easing up on the constant judgment, letting small things slide, doing stupid stuff together – that’s what made things smoother, way faster than obsessing over stars and numbers. Didn’t magically turn us into soulmates, but the day-to-day? Definitely less sharp edges.