Love feels like work sometimes, and that's not just your imagination talking. Your Venus semisquare Saturn makes you approach relationships and pleasure with a cautious eye, always wondering if you deserve the good stuff or if there's a catch around the corner. You tend to hold back your warmth until you're absolutely sure it's safe, which can make dating feel like you're constantly editing yourself instead of just being yourself.
The upside is that when you do commit to someone or something beautiful, you're in it for the long haul with a maturity that puts others to shame. You don't chase fleeting pleasures because you instinctively know what has real staying power. Your relationships might start slowly, but they tend to be built on solid ground rather than just butterflies and wishful thinking. You've learned that the best things in life require patience and effort, which means you actually appreciate them when they show up.
You're feeling the push-and-pull between wanting connection and needing some breathing room right now. Transiting Venus semisquare your natal Saturn is bringing up those moments where romance meets reality checks, and honestly it's not the worst thing that could happen to you. This transit has a way of making you pump the brakes on relationships or spending habits that might have been moving too fast anyway.
The tension between Venus and Saturn isn't trying to ruin your fun but rather help you build something that actually lasts. You're getting better at saying no to things that look pretty but don't serve you well in the long run. Think of this as your chance to figure out what you actually want versus what just seems appealing in the moment. The boundaries you set now will thank you later when you've got relationships and finances that feel solid instead of shaky.