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Humphrey Bogart depends a great deal on others' approval, often lacks a strong sense of self or personal direction, and may simply go along with Lauren Bacall much of the time, for Lauren Bacall has stronger preferences and less willingness to accommodate a partner's wishes. Humphrey Bogart wants togetherness, while Lauren Bacall needs time to go off alone and be a free agent sometimes. Also, Lauren Bacall is rather impulsive and volatile, and is prone to outbursts of temper, while Humphrey Bogart is more rational and often avoids unpleasant emotions, especially anger. Therefore, Humphrey Bogart may appear to be the nice, likeable 'good guy' in the relationship, while Lauren Bacall is cast in the role of the trouble maker.

When personal problems arise, Humphrey Bogart wants to discuss them with a counselor or friend, is open to suggestions and others' opinions, and wants to negotiate a fair, equitable solution. Lauren Bacall is less likely to seek outside help and may have little patience for talking and airing the problem, unless some clear, concrete change results.

The two of them will have to do considerable adjusting in order to live with these differences between them, even if other astrological aspects indicate harmony and compatibility.

Mercury & Pluto hard or conj for Humphrey Bogart, soft for Lauren Bacall:

Both of them are deeply drawn to understand the mysterious workings of the universe, and they will probe into territory that others may feel is better left forgotten or out of sight. Humphrey Bogart can become intensely preoccupied and obsessed with such things, while for Lauren Bacall, it is more a matter of satisfying curiosity.

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