Capricorn Man: How to decipher their actions/feelings?

This topic was created in the Capricorn forum by fullmoongirl on Monday, August 20, 2018 and has 20 replies.
I need the Capricorn aficionados to break it down for me.

I've been seeing a Capricorn man for almost a year now. He doesn't text me often, usually it's so that I can come over. We see each other about 1-2 times a week. He has been plenty hurt in the past, especially with his 2nd ex-wife. He has told me he is not ready for a relationship right now and that he though that we had established that this was per his words "a primarily physical relationship"

In reading all the forums and online blogs, I've come to the conclusion that he does care for me but is hiding it all because he is not ready. But that just might be what I want to hear. I am an Cancerian, and we want emotions and all that. But with him I am just so cool with who he is. With giving him space, giving him time (not too long though), being the calm compassionate one in certain situations, etc..

So how do I know if he considers me as more or am I just a really great friend with benefits?

- I am always over at his house

- He shares with me his art, which he wants no one to really see and will never want to exhibition (Hes really good)

- He talks to me about his daughters, which he is super overprotective about.

- Recently hes been showing me pictures of his family or him in the past.

- He requests that I send him a text when I get home. If I don't he will text me and ask if I did. (I've only forgotten about 3 times when it was late and I was super sleepy)

- He has this weird thing about sleeping overnight cuz he has sleeping issues. I slept over once in the beginning. Hence me driving home late.

- He is straight silent or nonchalant and then can be crazy funny jokester with me.

- He tells me he's not sleeping with anyone else.

- We don't go out on dates, just always get dinner, eat at his place, or have fun in the pool.

- He's changed something in our sexual moments because I once made it known I wanted it that way.

We had a huge blow out last month, it ended by me telling him alot of emotional stuff and then to never contact me again. He had surgery a week after the argument. Then he sent me a texts first of why I didn't check up on him and for 3 weeks we randomly discussed the argument with in about 4 text messages. In one he told me he didn't think he could trust me. The whole thing was about miscommunication about one of the most important issue for him. He eventually let it go and messaged me when he got better and I went to see him. He started treating me a bit softer and I know there still is that line of trust we have with each other.

I want to summaries in my head that hes into me but his Capricorn tendency of control and withhold are at play so that he doesn't get hurt again. But he only plan messages me on his available days so that I can come over and we always end up having sex. Now I know he is very sexual and so am I. I can't be around him without having some lol. And he did say it was a primarily physical relationship. That primarily word tho feels like a loophole. Like its physical first but there is a second part to it.

Let me know what you guys think......

Posted by DeadInside

you have to go on dates with him, he has to assume you in public with him .

if you dont reach that step, nothing gonna change


We go out to eat but not sure if that's a real date. I think he has been tight financially per a comment he made a week ago. He takes me to his food spots where they know him as a regular. When we do go out he wants me super covered up. Doesn't like men looking at me lol. I think hes a super homebody. I figure next step would be to meet at least a friend of his. (even though I have spoke to one on the phone and he tried to show me to the same friend via facetime) (i'm sure a coworker of his knows something about me) (he mentioned something to his mom about me on our first date almost a year ago)

Looks like he likes you but your cancer traits are keeping him on step back. Caps do not like carrying emotional baggage or talking excessively about family and emotions. They are practical.


Talk to him about current worldly situation and allow him to continue. Caps knows everything Winking you be a good listener. Don't be a teddy bear and expect him to carry you everywhere he goes. Give him some space.


Remember: you are Water which makes you very family oriented whereas he is earth which makes him very practical.


One last thing. Cancer is the cry baby of zodiac. Don't cry too much. He might get annoyed!

Posted by ghostzin

Looks like he likes you but your cancer traits are keeping him on step back. Caps do not like carrying emotional baggage or talking excessively about family and emotions. They are practical.


Talk to him about current worldly situation and allow him to continue. Caps knows everything Winking you be a good listener. Don't be a teddy bear and expect him to carry you everywhere he goes. Give him some space.


Remember: you are Water which makes you very family oriented whereas he is earth which makes him very practical.


One last thing. Cancer is the cry baby of zodiac. Don't cry too much. He might get annoyed!





You are spot on with the Cancer traits. But in this case with him I am different. I mirror his actions and I don't talk about myself as often as I usually do, which is funny. My life right now is so put together that I don't have any emotional baggage or issues. It's actually the opposite. He's the one with baggage and he talks to me about it, like if he is seeking out advice/comfort from me.He has a Pisces moon, (scorpio or leo rising). The last time I saw him a few days ago he grabbed my butt in public which was very surprising and he overly complimented me on how I was looking earlier that day. I see very small but significant changes with him. I know caps are a long dragging progress but for him I am willing to be on his pace.
'He's the one with baggage'

You cant manipulate a man into seeing you as relationship material when your not

Unfortunately for you you're stuck in what I call an imaginary relationship. This happens when a man creates a firm boundary ie primarily physical relationship while YOU haven't set any boundaries to protect yourself from falling for an unavailable guy. In his mind he's made it clear it's primarily physical so he's free to give you parts and pieces of himself on his terms whereas you're falling into a relationship trap by being completely available with an open heart. You're adding meaning to these parts and pieces of himself that he shares with you. Now you're a year in and stuck. So it's really up to you to get clear about YOUR needs and desires for yourself because this isn't about him. What do you want? How do you feel about allowing yourself for whatever reason to be strung along? Why is his boundaries more important than your own boundaries? It may feel like you're making progress because of the time you've invested but unless you get clear on what you're doing you're going to end up very disappointed and hurt.
Posted by KittenDunst

We don't have feelings.



We have feelings and emotions, but we’re smart enough to not get too attached.
Posted by tiki33

Unfortunately for you you're stuck in what I call an imaginary relationship. This happens when a man creates a firm boundary ie primarily physical relationship while YOU haven't set any boundaries to protect yourself from falling for an unavailable guy. In his mind he's made it clear it's primarily physical so he's free to give you parts and pieces of himself on his terms whereas you're falling into a relationship trap by being completely available with an open heart. You're adding meaning to these parts and pieces of himself that he shares with you. Now you're a year in and stuck. So it's really up to you to get clear about YOUR needs and desires for yourself because this isn't about him. What do you want? How do you feel about allowing yourself for whatever reason to be strung along? Why is his boundaries more important than your own boundaries? It may feel like you're making progress because of the time you've invested but unless you get clear on what you're doing you're going to end up very disappointed and hurt.


I agree with you. I actually do want to bring up my boundaries to him because I can't stop from falling, but of course I am scared he will pull a Capricorn disappearing act as usual and I've already told him, he did it once to me and I will never allow it again. So I wont go back and it will suck. Us cancers and our feelings. But I guess then it wasn't meant to be.

I'm not even sure of my boundaries. I am so easy going that I don't need a label but I need reassurance. Of course Capricorns are the worst at reassuring their emotions.
Posted by BlankForNowButYouKnowMe

Posted by KittenDunst

We don't have feelings.



We have feelings and emotions, but we’re smart enough to not get too attached.
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I'm pretty sure my cappy has a pisces moon which would make him emotional but his cappy side reins in the goey feelings
Posted by JohnsonvilleBrats

I know you had mentioned that you’re well put together. But a question you might ask yourself is this. What do you want from the relationship ? some people jump into relationships just as a source of happiness or substitute for whats lacking in their life.

Maybe they reach a certain age and see all their friends getting married. Maybe they get heart warming feelings around kids and want their own.

I think relationships should begin with friendships and spending time in each other’s presence should be enough. For some it’s not.

Last but not least, if you’re emotionally demanding, you might want to start looking else wear because for sure a Capricorn will disappoint you.





I feel like I am not in it for a marriage or family. I genuinely want to be with this person. He is kinda the complete opposite of what I want yet he has everything I need. Yes I think I want goey emotions and all that but I kinda get bored of it quick when I get too much...might me my gemini moon. Anyways he shows me alot with his actions. I rather a guy who will make me laugh silly than be on me telling me love words and not making me laugh.

I feel like we have been good friends and our friendship is growing.

Posted by KittenDunst

We don't have feelings.
Having them and hiding them are 2 total different things
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Posted by fullmoongirl

I need the Capricorn aficionados to break it down for me.

I've been seeing a Capricorn man for almost a year now. He doesn't text me often, usually it's so that I can come over. We see each other about 1-2 times a week. He has been plenty hurt in the past, especially with his 2nd ex-wife. He has told me he is not ready for a relationship right now and that he though that we had established that this was per his words "a primarily physical relationship"

In reading all the forums and online blogs, I've come to the conclusion that he does care for me but is hiding it all because he is not ready. But that just might be what I want to hear. I am an Cancerian, and we want emotions and all that. But with him I am just so cool with who he is. With giving him space, giving him time (not too long though), being the calm compassionate one in certain situations, etc..

So how do I know if he considers me as more or am I just a really great friend with benefits?

- I am always over at his house

- He shares with me his art, which he wants no one to really see and will never want to exhibition (Hes really good)

- He talks to me about his daughters, which he is super overprotective about.

- Recently hes been showing me pictures of his family or him in the past.

- He requests that I send him a text when I get home. If I don't he will text me and ask if I did. (I've only forgotten about 3 times when it was late and I was super sleepy)

- He has this weird thing about sleeping overnight cuz he has sleeping issues. I slept over once in the beginning. Hence me driving home late.

- He is straight silent or nonchalant and then can be crazy funny jokester with me.

- He tells me he's not sleeping with anyone else.

- We don't go out on dates, just always get dinner, eat at his place, or have fun in the pool.

- He's changed something in our sexual moments because I once made it known I wanted it that way.

We had a huge blow out last month, it ended by me telling him alot of emotional stuff and then to never contact me again. He had surgery a week after the argument. Then he sent me a texts first of why I didn't check up on him and for 3 weeks we randomly discussed the argument with in about 4 text messages. In one he told me he didn't think he could trust me. The whole thing was about miscommunication about one of the most important issue for him. He eventually let it go and messaged me when he got better and I went to see him. He started treating me a bit softer and I know there still is that line of trust we have with each other.

I want to summaries in my head that hes into me but his Capricorn tendency of control and withhold are at play so that he doesn't get hurt again. But he only plan messages me on his available days so that I can come over and we always end up having sex. Now I know he is very sexual and so am I. I can't be around him without having some lol. And he did say it was a primarily physical relationship. That primarily word tho feels like a loophole. Like its physical first but there is a second part to it.

Let me know what you guys think......

I think he likes you ...i am not sure you are able to understand him tho. Sounds like he was going thro a lot ..when you had your blow up. Its not just about a guy being there for you ...but you for him. Just love him. Give him all your love.
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I sometimes think the same. He told me he was super stressed and it happened a week before a surgery. I have past issues and don't do well with people being super aggressive or raging mad at me for a misunderstanding on their part. So I told him it was over basically. But of course he asked me why I didn't find out how he was doing after surgery. He wanted me to care I guess, which I do alot but I though we were over. I also don't show him too much of my caring side anymore. I did in the beginning then he told me I was giving more than him. That I deserved better and he disappeared for 3 months. Now he acts different so I don't know.
Posted by KittenDunst

We don't have feelings.
Wow! Except for yourself right?

And you love those who loves you...and if they don’t - you don’t...right?
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Posted by Gemitati

Posted by KittenDunst

We don't have feelings.
Wow! Except for yourself right?

And you love those who loves you...and if they don’t - you don’t...right?
Haha! He/she is full of butter.
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He is? I don’t think so. I am living with one. Who says I love you as long I don’t ask for anything...

As soon as I ask - he doesn’t love me...
Posted by fullmoongirl

Posted by BlankForNowButYouKnowMe

Posted by KittenDunst

We don't have feelings.



We have feelings and emotions, but we’re smart enough to not get too attached.
I'm pretty sure my cappy has a pisces moon which would make him emotional but his cappy side reins in the goey feelings
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Sounds about right, smile
Posted by KittenDunst

Posted by Gemitati

Posted by KittenDunst

We don't have feelings.
Wow! Except for yourself right?

And you love those who loves you...and if they don’t - you don’t...right?

We are Lazy lovers.
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Not every one of you...lol
Hey girl, you love your man because you love your man, this has got nothing to do with who he is, what he is or where he is! Too much emotions only show the weakness and fear not otherway around. The more sensible you are the positive outcome is going to be.

Physical attraction with men doesn’t last despite this is important but logic emotions last.

You and your man doesn’t sound mature and mutual enough to be in the relationship. Sexual desire or loneliness maybe? 🤷🏻‍♀️
Posted by tiki33

Unfortunately for you you're stuck in what I call an imaginary relationship. This happens when a man creates a firm boundary ie primarily physical relationship while YOU haven't set any boundaries to protect yourself from falling for an unavailable guy. In his mind he's made it clear it's primarily physical so he's free to give you parts and pieces of himself on his terms whereas you're falling into a relationship trap by being completely available with an open heart. You're adding meaning to these parts and pieces of himself that he shares with you. Now you're a year in and stuck. So it's really up to you to get clear about YOUR needs and desires for yourself because this isn't about him. What do you want? How do you feel about allowing yourself for whatever reason to be strung along? Why is his boundaries more important than your own boundaries? It may feel like you're making progress because of the time you've invested but unless you get clear on what you're doing you're going to end up very disappointed and hurt.
Very viral, it is cannot be broken no more. Have The Creator in me, I am left blindfolded.

When she did unfold the facts, she is left with a stick on.

Casualties are in but that is what it takes if you are left blindfolded.
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Posted by AneemA11

Posted by tiki33

Unfortunately for you you're stuck in what I call an imaginary relationship. This happens when a man creates a firm boundary ie primarily physical relationship while YOU haven't set any boundaries to protect yourself from falling for an unavailable guy. In his mind he's made it clear it's primarily physical so he's free to give you parts and pieces of himself on his terms whereas you're falling into a relationship trap by being completely available with an open heart. You're adding meaning to these parts and pieces of himself that he shares with you. Now you're a year in and stuck. So it's really up to you to get clear about YOUR needs and desires for yourself because this isn't about him. What do you want? How do you feel about allowing yourself for whatever reason to be strung along? Why is his boundaries more important than your own boundaries? It may feel like you're making progress because of the time you've invested but unless you get clear on what you're doing you're going to end up very disappointed and hurt.
Very viral, it is cannot be broken no more. Have The Creator in me, I am left blindfolded.

When she did unfold the facts, she is left with a stick on.

Casualties are in but that is what it takes if you are left blindfolded.
Still talking endlessly strangely out of subject with a wall ?
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