If you are dating a Capricorn, you need to know that you have a pretty long wait before you can make plans for a wedding. Unlike Fire and Air signs, Earth signs - Capricorn is one - are not known to rush headlong into love or matrimony.

Even after several months, you may have no clue about where your relationship is headed. Of all the 12 zodiac signs, Capricorn is one of the hardest to understand. 

First of all, Capricorn is very ambitious, and their number one priority is their career. When it comes to relationships, they're not very romantic. They come across as cold and are not very good at expressing their emotions. You could find it hard to understand their feelings towards you and where you stand with them. In that case, knowing how long it takes a Capricorn to fall in love may shed some light on these vexing questions.

When Capricorn falls in love, they will surprise many of their friends, as they may do things that one would normally never expect them to do. As an earth sign, Capricorn is a stickler for privacy. But once they zero in on a soulmate, the inner Capricorn will be visible. To woo the chosen one, the Goat will display a great sense of humor and become softer, giving, and caring.

Capricorn has a serious temperament and takes everything in their life, including love, very seriously. Capricorns can be very patient in matters of the heart and will not rush into love or marriage. They are stable, self-reliant, and feel secure within themselves, and hence don’t feel the need to settle down, unlike other signs. They will date someone only if they think that there is the potential for a long-term relationship with them. They need a partner who has what it takes to be part of a power couple.

So, it may take quite a long time for Cupid’s arrows to find their mark, as far as Capricorn is concerned. As they are naturally reserved, they won’t even make the first move. They are also likely to pull away from people who come on too strong at the outset. You need to proceed at a slow and steady pace if you want to win the love of a down-to-earth Capricorn. They are looking for the real thing, and it takes more than a few months of dating to identify it.

The hardest thing about dating a Capricorn is to make them see that there’s a lot to be said for romance and intimacy. Ruled by Saturn, the planet of structure, rules, and responsibility, Capricorn may be lagging in this area. Being ambitious and career-oriented, they tend to relegate love and romance to the back burner. 

But once you've won their heart, they will not hesitate to commit. When they are in a serious relationship, they become caring and devoted and will express their love by doing acts of service.

They will listen to your problems and offer advice. While it is true that they prefer partners who are ambitious and financially secure like them, they don’t mind if they have to be the provider in the relationship. They may even begin to save money or open a joint savings account to build a future with their partner. When Capricorn falls in love, they fall really hard and intend to spend the rest of their lives with that person.

If you're involved with a Capricorn and dream of a future with them, take heart, for it's not very difficult. You only need to keep some things in mind. You should have good values and ethics, for one. You need to show interest consistently, and you must be clear about what you expect from them. It will help if you have a good sense of humor, for the Goat loves a good laugh despite their serious demeanor. You should also be supportive and encouraging of them. Capricorns are workaholics, but secretly, they long to come home to someone who loves them after a tiring day at work.

Also, make it a point to help out with domestic chores even if you are not living together yet. This is sure to win their appreciation. Listen patiently as they vent their grievances at work, and develop your sense of humor to help them relax. Also, take an interest in their work, motivate them to do better, and celebrate their achievements. All this is sure to register favorably with the Goat and help them to decide that you might be the One they want to be with forever.

Generally, Capricorn compatibility with Earth and Water signs is quite good.