However, when it comes to relationships, they prefer to keep things detached and even distant. Possessiveness or jealousy are big turn-offs to these folks, as they value their freedom and independence. As astrologer Desiree Roby Antila, explains, “They want to have some freedom to explore their own interests and hang out with their friends.” Nothing wrong with that, of course, but it does make it harder to pin Aquarians down.