4 is attracted to 8’s self-confidence, energy, charisma, presence, passion, intensity, honesty, rawness, big heart and non-conventional spirit. 8 is attracted to 4’s emotional depth, sensitivity, elegance, mysteriousness, complexity, idealism, romanticism and non-conventional spirit. Both can have strong emotional reactions and deep feelings. It is a very passionate relationship.
They are both intense and can be conflicting. 8 can become irritated with 4’s mood swings. They might provoke each other just to shake up the relationship. 4 can perceive 8 as being too insensitive, dominant, demanding and aggressive. 8 can perceive 4 as being too selfish, depressed, dramatic, inactive and unstable.