What does an Aquarius going "cold" entail?

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Posted by AquaPiCusp
There's always talk about Aquarians dipping out and retreating back into their shells.

But what exactly does this mean?

How would an Aquarian act to display this behaviour?

Would they break up with you?

Ignore your texts?

What is the actual physical act of them retreating?

And do they always come back?
First of all, we don't disappear into our shells. We disappear because we love our solitude and need time to ourselves. I am currently in retreat from people. I just need time to myself and don't really feel like communicating with anyone. If we are retreating, you just won't hear from us for a bit, but we come back once we're done with the retreat. If we are in a relationship, the upcoming retreat is communicated. We are not passive aggressive. We let you know. The thing I love about Aquarians is that the other person knows where they stand with us. If you are a friend or just a romantic interest, we disappear without warning because I don't think that needs to be relayed. I can go weeks without not talking to my friends or romantc interest. The romantic interest will however know that I've retreated.
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Posted by MaggieRose
My Aqua and I are the same (I'm Scorpio). We are both solitary types and knew this about each other when we became friends (at this stage, that's all we are - moving very slowly towards something more but we've admitted we're both scared). We give each other lots of space - like, lots. But when I text him he always, always responds. He's never not responded to a text, or been there for me if I needed to talk - in fact, he is generally very good at being a shoulder to cry on. Not that I 'cry' often!

Generally, I think, they need lots of time to process stuff without any pressure. We might think they have 'gone cold', but I think it just means they are figuring stuff out, which they can only do on their own. It's also a man thing, I reckon, but more pronounced with Aqua. He sometimes cancels on me to say he has work and I say "fine" and we reschedule and things are good. He has pushed me away many times out of fear (which he admits), but I chill and get on with my life, and he always, always comes back, closer each time. It seems cold, but because he is just so damn consistent about always coming back and always treating me really well I can't actually say it is cold. Just a need for distance and thought?

What do other Aquas think?


Like you said I think it must be a male thing. Because I have a Leo with Scorpio Moon and he tends to act more like a Scorpio than anything, the only Leo thing he has is his passion and zest for life, but he can be very sheltered and very closed off emotionally. Very afraid to open up and I am too! It's very frustrating yet at the same time enticing because it presents a challenge for me. I love how he isn't so open emotionally as that would probably put me off. I don't like it when people come on too strong, unless I feel the same.

I can go 'cold' with people who I see want something more but I don't have nothing more to offer, emotionally speaking. I can be picky with who I chose to date. I don't date just anyone. I just don't see the point in wasting my time and yours. If I don't feel it from the get-go then chances are I never will. I am straight forward though, but only when you ask where we stand. Otherwise, I do tend to give wrong signals, I don't do this on purpose. But I feel really rude and quite frankly full of myself if I presume you want something more. So I let things transpire and let you hint or tell me you want something more. If I do then I will agree or nod. If I'm not into you then I will tell you I'm not looking for a relationship and it's not something I'm looking forward to. Don't wish to hurt your feelings.

When I am officially talking to someone I want to, I can be pretty intense, but I try to qualm my emotions by acting disinterested. I would love for him to call me, text me and what not. Wish to see me and make more effort. I'm the type that will drop any plans just to see you. I only grow distant when you've hurt me, pissed me off, or I need time to process all the overwhelming thoughts I've had. But usually I don't like to stay away, especially in the beginning. The most I like to keep away is a day or two. Anything above that I feel like my heart is pounding, yearning, wishing to talk to you if not see you and hold you in my arms. But, despite me being away there's one thing for sure.... I AM ALWAYS THINKING ABOUT YOU. I just don't tell you because I don't wish for you to know how much of an obsession you are to me. How much I care and how much I wish you'd be here with me. --I can't let you know--

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Thank you. For few seconds I thought it was my Aqua. Thank you again. You did give me a huge insight. Thank you
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I go silent a lot. I need a whole lot of me time and I don't like to share too much of my precious time with friends. Sure, I will devote a good bunch of time on my one (!) best friend but the main part of my time and emotional capacity is for my husband and family.

Aqua and caps arent that different in their behavior though. Both need a lot of space. Minding their own business where else other signs cant live on their own. Thats kinda off putting. Eeew. I hate when people depend too much on me or my time.
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Posted by MaggieRose
My Aqua and I are the same (I'm Scorpio). We are both solitary types and knew this about each other when we became friends (at this stage, that's all we are - moving very slowly towards something more but we've admitted we're both scared). We give each other lots of space - like, lots. But when I text him he always, always responds. He's never not responded to a text, or been there for me if I needed to talk - in fact, he is generally very good at being a shoulder to cry on. Not that I 'cry' often!

Generally, I think, they need lots of time to process stuff without any pressure. We might think they have 'gone cold', but I think it just means they are figuring stuff out, which they can only do on their own. It's also a man thing, I reckon, but more pronounced with Aqua. He sometimes cancels on me to say he has work and I say "fine" and we reschedule and things are good. He has pushed me away many times out of fear (which he admits), but I chill and get on with my life, and he always, always comes back, closer each time. It seems cold, but because he is just so damn consistent about always coming back and always treating me really well I can't actually say it is cold. Just a need for distance and thought?

What do other Aquas think?


Like you said I think it must be a male thing. Because I have a Leo with Scorpio Moon and he tends to act more like a Scorpio than anything, the only Leo thing he has is his passion and zest for life, but he can be very sheltered and very closed off emotionally. Very afraid to open up and I am too! It's very frustrating yet at the same time enticing because it presents a challenge for me. I love how he isn't so open emotionally as that would probably put me off. I don't like it when people come on too strong, unless I feel the same.

I can go 'cold' with people who I see want something more but I don't have nothing more to offer, emotionally speaking. I can be picky with who I chose to date. I don't date just anyone. I just don't see the point in wasting my time and yours. If I don't feel it from the get-go then chances are I never will. I am straight forward though, but only when you ask where we stand. Otherwise, I do tend to give wrong signals, I don't do this on purpose. But I feel really rude and quite frankly full of myself if I presume you want something more. So I let things transpire and let you hint or tell me you want something more. If I do then I will agree or nod. If I'm not into you then I will tell you I'm not looking for a relationship and it's not something I'm looking forward to. Don't wish to hurt your feelings.

When I am officially talking to someone I want to, I can be pretty intense, but I try to qualm my emotions by acting disinterested. I would love for him to call me, text me and what not. Wish to see me and make more effort. I'm the type that will drop any plans just to see you. I only grow distant when you've hurt me, pissed me off, or I need time to process all the overwhelming thoughts I've had. But usually I don't like to stay away, especially in the beginning. The most I like to keep away is a day or two. Anything above that I feel like my heart is pounding, yearning, wishing to talk to you if not see you and hold you in my arms. But, despite me being away there's one thing for sure.... I AM ALWAYS THINKING ABOUT YOU. I just don't tell you because I don't wish for you to know how much of an obsession you are to me. How much I care and how much I wish you'd be here with me. --I can't let you know--


Thank you. For few seconds I thought it was my Aqua. Thank you again. You did give me a huge insight. Thank you


You're welcome. Anytime 😉
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What you described about yourself were exactly what my lovely Aquarius woman. I wish she joins this forum and read all these ... You know, I acted exactly what you expected me to. My Aqua loves me crazily too but she could not move forward with all the crazy tradition and culture that rooted deeply in her. I can't live without her. I wonder how she can live without me. She must be struggling very badly right now and still stuck in her mind. I wish I can do more to help her, at least to help her to get out of her mind and heart struggle, to have her peaceful life back, you know, anything that would make her happier. Wish I could do all of those...

Much appreciated once more.
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Posted by MaggieRose
My Aqua and I are the same (I'm Scorpio). We are both solitary types and knew this about each other when we became friends (at this stage, that's all we are - moving very slowly towards something more but we've admitted we're both scared). We give each other lots of space - like, lots. But when I text him he always, always responds. He's never not responded to a text, or been there for me if I needed to talk - in fact, he is generally very good at being a shoulder to cry on. Not that I 'cry' often!

Generally, I think, they need lots of time to process stuff without any pressure. We might think they have 'gone cold', but I think it just means they are figuring stuff out, which they can only do on their own. It's also a man thing, I reckon, but more pronounced with Aqua. He sometimes cancels on me to say he has work and I say "fine" and we reschedule and things are good. He has pushed me away many times out of fear (which he admits), but I chill and get on with my life, and he always, always comes back, closer each time. It seems cold, but because he is just so damn consistent about always coming back and always treating me really well I can't actually say it is cold. Just a need for distance and thought?

What do other Aquas think?


Omg i would love a partner with your level of understanding.

I like how you say processing, you'd be amazed by how much needs to be processed in a day, sometimes for days on end even!

Maybe I should be with a Scorpio
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Posted by MaggieRose
My Aqua and I are the same (I'm Scorpio). We are both solitary types and knew this about each other when we became friends (at this stage, that's all we are - moving very slowly towards something more but we've admitted we're both scared). We give each other lots of space - like, lots. But when I text him he always, always responds. He's never not responded to a text, or been there for me if I needed to talk - in fact, he is generally very good at being a shoulder to cry on. Not that I 'cry' often!

Generally, I think, they need lots of time to process stuff without any pressure. We might think they have 'gone cold', but I think it just means they are figuring stuff out, which they can only do on their own. It's also a man thing, I reckon, but more pronounced with Aqua. He sometimes cancels on me to say he has work and I say "fine" and we reschedule and things are good. He has pushed me away many times out of fear (which he admits), but I chill and get on with my life, and he always, always comes back, closer each time. It seems cold, but because he is just so damn consistent about always coming back and always treating me really well I can't actually say it is cold. Just a need for distance and thought?

What do other Aquas think?


Omg i would love a partner with your level of understanding.

I like how you say processing, you'd be amazed by how much needs to be processed in a day, sometimes for days on end even!

Maybe I should be with a Scorpio
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