Understanding the female crab...

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I am confused by this female cancer I have been talking to. I am hoping that by giving a quick recap someone more familiar with female cancers can give me some insight.

We started talking online the other week but there is no consistency in the conversations. They started as the short back and forth exchanges typical of an online meeting. Just gauging each other. Then they got a little more in depth, she started opening up a little. Then it was like she "caught" herself opening up and made a comment about her not usually being this forthcoming and it slowed down. We have continued to talk lightly. She volunteered her phone number. We decided to meet up this past weekend for a proper introduction and to see if we clicked.

This past Saturday I was going to pick her up (she stated earlier she has been having car trouble) and we were going for coffee or a light lunch. Nothing major. When I called Saturday to get her address she said she was working on her car and wasn't sure how long she'd be. I took this as a polite "blow off" and let it go. I said,"No problem, give me a call when you are done and we'll see what I'm up to". I went out with friends and didn't think about it again and did not hear back from her that night. Like I said though, I considered it being blown off or stood up.

Monday I sent her an email laughing that it must have been a major car repair. I didn't expect to hear back, I just like to have the last word. She replied! A short little thing saying that she has been having so much trouble with it lately. I was surprised to receive and response let alone one acting as if nothing happened. I replied that, "Wow I wasn't expecting a response to that. Hope you get everything fixed with it". Just a short, dismissive, nothing. She replied again asking why I didn't expect a response and that she wouldn't have blown me off for no reason...

What should I make of this?

If it was "blowing me off" why does she still respond?

Are Cancers poor communicators?

Sorry for the long question, I am confused by her. I can normally tell where people stand but not this one...
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It might be your interpretation as ineffective... but it's how a Cancer does things.
If someone doesn't get it, we usually move on. The Cancer sign is often deemed as 'hard to get'.

Try...
not jumping to conclusions
not having expectations on how YOU think communication should proceed, or be
listening to what she tells you...

Communication with a Cancer is subtle. You need to try and pick up on her queues, because there is more to learn in her actions than her words.

You're a Libra? If this makes any sense to you... you may have a chance.
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Tasha is right! Libra Sid... i do the same thing all the time.. i made up an excuse ( not a lie ) that I need to "clean my room" for instance so I don't "have" to talk with a guy , or at least for him not to expect a call from me... just so he can "miss" me a little.. and he can see i have a life rather than daydreaming about "us" all day. It seems to me that she really likes you but she is being careful and take it slow, she reassured you that she wasn't blowing you off for any stupid thing...if it was me.. i would say that my car needs some work so you can offer your help with that... believe we put little tests like that to see if someone is really interested.. because we play the hard to get game at the beginning...

hope that helps
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I don't know LibraSid... I don't lie, play games, give mean looks or use harsh words with people.
I also don't believe in stringing people along... because I don't like to fuck with people's emotions.

I may avoid advances that I feel are superficial, but if someone is really interested in me... the reasons I use for not seeing them are real. They may be elusive, vague and confusing reasons... but they are real non the less.

I guess you never really know the kind of cancer you're going to get.
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Thank you all for the responses so far.

I did respond but just kept it light and easy. I can tell she is guarded and protecting herself from something. I am in no rush for anything so the "this takes time" comments don't worry me.

Tasha, (I think it was you who asked) I do not have self esteem issues. I mentioned being "blown off" a couple times because that was the basis of the original question. I do appreciate all the input.

And Mr. Crabby ... what's wrong with Libra / Cancer? One of my best friends is a cancer female.
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Posted by mr.crabby


And Mr. Crabby ... what's wrong with Libra / Cancer? One of my best friends is a cancer female.


Yes, I wish I had understood that sooner. Friends is ok because the Libra feels desired enough with the flirty stuff, but anything more can't really work. That was crab man-libby girl, though. Maybe the opposite is different!
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The one who is a good friend and the one I asked this question about are different people. I guess I like to be around Crabs.
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Posted by moon_eyes
It can work really depends on the placements of the libra and cancer like duh people you should know this. What is hard is that at first libra and cancer are really good off, have good friendship and everything else, but the libra does not fully understand the cancer as much as other signs do. This is not to say that Libra and Cancer wont work. You just gotta try it if you really want to.



I am not scared of Cancer women. I have a strong grasp and understanding of my emotions (something that is not common for Libras... or men in general). I am a single father and am not the typical "social butterfly" Libra either. I have settled down and grown up a lot over the last couple years. My children have also taught me a great deal about patience.

I am not sure what all this means but somewhere earlier in the thread someone asked about my chart. If it helps the conversation you guys are free to inform me what this means (I am new to learning about astrology but am picking it up quick and am very interested).

Sun is in 02 Degrees Libra
Rising Sign is in 27 Degrees Virgo
Moon is in 15 Degrees Aries
Mercury is in 23 Degrees Libra
Venus is in 19 Degrees Leo
Mars is in 18 Degrees Scorpio
Jupiter is in 23 Degrees Virgo
Saturn is in 00 Degrees Libra
Uranus is in 22 Degrees Scorpio
Neptune is in 20 Degrees Sagittarius
Pluto is in 20 Degrees Libra
N. Node is in 19 Degrees Leo
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Posted by moon_eyes
It can work really depends on the placements of the libra and cancer like duh people you should know this. What is hard is that at first libra and cancer are really good off, have good friendship and everything else, but the libra does not fully understand the cancer as much as other signs do. This is not to say that Libra and Cancer wont work. You just gotta try it if you really want to.


Yes, try it for 3 weeks. You probably won't get further than that, but it's always worth a try, especially if failure doesn't haunt you forever.
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Well, I may as well throw my two cent in! Being a Cancer girl myself and looking back to when I was dating, I can definitely relate with how you describe this woman. We do a side step when things are starting to get a little too personal or touchy for us. In my experience, the more information I give away the less power I have. I don't know about other cancer girls, but the more I keep from my partner the safer I feel (I guess that's a good way to explain it). Also, I used to go through phases with guys, one moment I would love to talk and laugh with them and the next day I don't want to see or talk to anyone.

Confusing, I know, but it's worth it in the end. Once you understand her and can feel out her moods then you will be good to go. Ask her out again and be patient, don't push or she'll be long gone!

I hope this helps 🙂
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Posted by LunarLady720
We do a side step when things are starting to get a little too personal or touchy for us.



This sounds like what happened during some of our talks. People have always opened up to me naturally. It was not odd to me at all that while we were talking things started to get a little deeper/personal. The part that did surprise me was the sudden stop. Like I mentioned in the OP, it was like she "caught herself" doing it and did this sidestep you mention.


Posted by LunarLady720
In my experience, the more information I give away the less power I have. I don't know about other cancer girls, but the more I keep from my partner the safer I feel (I guess that's a good way to explain it).
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I can understand this outlook as well. In the early stages of a friendship/relationship I would even see the benefits of it. Don't give away too much too soon.

It does raise another question though. When the relationship develops further, do you continue to withhold information? I understand protecting yourself while you are getting to know someone, but once the trust has been built do you open up then?
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Posted by LibraSid


It does raise another question though. When the relationship develops further, do you continue to withhold information? I understand protecting yourself while you are getting to know someone, but once the trust has been built do you open up then?
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Well one thing that you must know about Cancer women is that there will always be a part of her you won't fully know, we have to have our own private space in our heads. My husband is a Cancer as well, and I think that's part of our understanding LOL. However, I do share most everything else with my husband. I'm not overly chatty about everything that happens in my day, but he knows everything that's important and I think that's how most of us are. It will take time to get to that point, but you'll get there!

First thing's first, get another date before she gets away. 🙂
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Posted by Tasha69
damnit

nevermind. anyways ask her out again and let us know how it goes



Dang it, I saw your hidden post but was replying in order. From what I saw of it, it is exactly what I was questioning. I was just about to re-read it.

I intend to do just what you suggest here and will let you all know.

Something about her interests me... I normally am not the type to seek outside advice like this.