Capricorn man & Cancer woman

I've been in a relationship with a Cap guy for about 8 months now. He is in a really low point of time in life, trying to figure out what he wants for the future. I've been patient & supportive, telling him that I'll always be by his side and won't give up on him. He doesn't ask for any emotional support, only asked for some time. I can sense that he's opening up to me slowly (his insecurities, bad childhood etc) I know that Capricorns like to have some time & space for themselves to deal with their issues.

However, there was once he disappeared on me for 5 days and when I sent a message to check on how is he doing... he replied saying that he doesn't love anyone right now, and that, he has no time for relationships. I reacted calmly and told him that I appreciate him for telling the truth. But after 1 day, he told me he didn't mean it and he only said it out of a moment of anger (with himself). He said he loves me, but he really has no time for me and that I deserve someone who can constantly shower me with care & concern. I told him that I can give him all the space & time he needs, but I would appreciate him telling me before disappearing like that. But now, it seems like it's a whole cycle again. Is there anything I can do to make him trust me more and make this situation better?

No, there's nothing you can do. It looks like he's trying to break it off with you. I think you're trying too hard and that's a turn off. You're letting him get away with crap by convincing yourself that you're being supportive.

Sometimes people are not in the same place in life as we are and until he's mentally ready for a relationship, he's not going to be successful with one.

One question to ask yourself. Are you having fun in this relationship? Are you getting what you need out of it?
Relationships should be fun, so if you're upset/questioning/confused/hurt more than you are happy, then it's not a good relationship. You owe it to yourself to find one that does make you happy.

However, If the good outweighs the bad, then stick with it.

Unfortunately Im not sure there is, unless you snap at him and tell him to get it together.

Id do exactly what he's asking and give him that space. You being supportive will only give him opportunity to either walk all over you, or push you away.

Also, when we are in that "woe is me" mentality, seeing how a relationship with someone we care about is sinking because of the mental/emotional state, only makes it worse. Really, there's nothing you can do but step back. If he goes missing let him.

He needs extremely tough love, or for you to disappear. He doesn't need to open up about his childhood or see the woman he cares about giving him time and space. This will only bring forth emotions that will not help him at this moment.