They are attracted to the other’s autonomy, honesty, energy, intensity, resourcefulness, trust, honour and camaraderie. Loyalty is very important to both of them and they can be very loyal, protective and loving towards the other. Once trust is established between them, they can be very easy-going with each other and support the other on their goals.
8s do not find relationships simple, especially when they are together. They both want to take control, and fear being controlled. They will mutually test each other before being able to trust each other and bring their guard down. Both can see the other as being too dominating, wary, insensitive and excessif.