He’s not shy, but he is introverted. At a party or event, he’s content to sit in the background and observe everyone else. With his “bad boy” reputation, a Scorpio can be a bit intimidating. Don’t worry, though—although he is intense, deep down he’s emotional and super sensitive.

If you have any interest in the occult or paranormal phenomenon, you might bring it up—Scorpio guys tend to gravitate toward these topics. Scorpios are also intensely curious, so don’t be surprised if he asks you a lot of questions. He’s just trying to get to know you!

For example, if he asks about your favorite bands, you might list one or two rather than telling him every band you like. Let the others come up organically in conversation. Staying calm is another way to add a little air of mystery. He’ll wonder what you’re thinking and feeling if you don’t wear your emotions on your sleeve. Although a little mystery at first is a good thing, be careful about keeping secrets from a Scorpio. He’s slow to trust and can easily get suspicious if he feels like you’re hiding something from him.

Keep in mind that Scorpios can be very competitive. That’s not to say that you should let him win, but don’t be surprised if he’s a sore loser.

Scorpio guys also tend to have a pretty keen fashion sense, so if you need to find an outfit for a special occasion, take him along as your stylist. Don’t be surprised if he’s better at dressing you than you are!

Scorpios are pretty introverted, so don’t be surprised if he plans more private dates. He’d rather cuddle on the couch and watch a movie than go out to a busy dance club. If you’re feeling more social—Libras do tend to be pretty extroverted—just let him know that you’d like to go out. He’ll find a venue where he’ll be comfortable and you have the chance to mingle.

For example, you might decide to build a piece of furniture or work on a jigsaw puzzle. Any kind of project that enables you both to problem-solve will make you happy. Mystery subscription boxes or escape rooms are good ideas for dates where you’ll get to solve problems and work together as a team. A Scorpio guy usually likes to take the lead, but he’s patient. With your focus on harmony and balance, you’ll be sure to find the right niche working together.

For example, if you want to go out to a party and he wants to stay in, you might suggest that the two of you can go to the party for an hour and then come home for some alone time together. As intense as he is, a Scorpio typically tends to avoid conflict. The problem is that he does this by pushing down his feelings, which can make an outburst seem bigger than it really is.

Scorpio guys are really emotional, but they tend to keep their emotions close to their chest and might not let you in right away. This can be frustrating for you since Libras tend to be pretty open. If you’re gentle and don’t push him, he’ll come around. He just needs to know that he can feel safe with you.

Trust is extremely important if you have your eyes on a long-term romance. Scorpions tend to be pretty possessive, but he’ll mellow out if he feels comfortable with you and knows he can trust you.