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Hedgehog

Are you a hedgehog?

Hedgehogs are quietly content with the life they have been offered, unlike other more predatory creatures.

1. The Hedgehog and the Labrador may seem like an unlikely couple, but both are quietly content with the life they have been offered, unlike other more predatory creatures. The loveable Labrador will soon build the trust of the timid hedgehog and the Hedgehog will feel content and secure in their loyalty. The Labrador will have to be careful though not to bark too loudly and the Hedgehog will need to roll over and have it’s tummy tickled occasionally!

2. It’s likely to take some time for the Hedgehog and the Swan to get it together. The shy Hedgehog may find it difficult to believe that the graceful swan could be interested in such a common-place creature and the Swan will find it hard to particularly hard to accept the Hedgehogs defensiveness. However, both are patient animals and will be well positioned to work on the many positives of their union.

3. Some would rightly wonder how the timid Hedgehog and ferocious Lion ever got together. But it is the Hedgehog’s highly developed defence system that intrigues the Lion and the Hedgehog hopes that some of the Lions bravery might rub off on them. This couple can complement each other perfectly, both learning from each other’s strengths.

4. The Hedgehog and the Eagle are a very unlikely combination. At first glance you’d think the eagle would quickly devour the vulnerable hedgehog, but the solitary Eagle is attracted by its soft, warm underside. They share their acute attention to the environment and while the Hedgehog keeps the Eagles feet firmly on the ground, the Hedgehog gets to see life from a new perspective.

5. It’s going to take quite a bit of patience and trust for 2 Hedgehogs to get it together. That shared defence system and prickliness could make it difficult to ever come close. But they are in the best position to understand each other. If they're both willing to share their vulnerable side, they could make a great team.

6. It will take some time for the Hedgehog to know when the Otter is playing and when they're being serious. The shy Hedgehog may find that their feelings are often being hurt and the Otter may struggle to understand their defensiveness. However, if both are willing to be patient and persevere, this couple will work very well together. 

Whatever your personality, all relationships go through good times and hard times. The relationships that thrive are those where differences are faced head-on. Open, honest and respectful communication can help you to negotiate mutually acceptable ways around differences. Make sure you focus on the positives in your relationship and if problems do continue in-spite of your efforts to resolve things, get expert help as soon as possible to get you back on track.

last updated: 02/04/07
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