Confusing Capricorn man

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Please help?!?! Was having a conversation with my Capricorn guy friend and he tells me he's been thinking a lot about his best friend that he's in love with and has given up completely on relationships because who he wants doesn't want him. How he's happy to have her as a friend because she truly has been there, believed in and challenged him. Why would he then ask me: You still think I'm the man you want or the "type" of man you want?
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Posted by cherishedlibra
Hmmmm, guess he's venting the truth about where his heart is. And is asking if you can deal with that. Do you like him?

Maybe he's testing you.

I've had bad experiences with those men, friendship-wise.
I've always known where his heart lies. I was into him at one point, but that's waned. It's a testing it seems, but what's the point. That's my issue. What would you stand to gain from asking that?
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Posted by cherishedlibra
Hmmmm, guess he's venting the truth about where his heart is. And is asking if you can deal with that. Do you like him?

Maybe he's testing you.

I've had bad experiences with those men, friendship-wise.
I've always known where his heart lies. I was into him at one point, but that's waned. It's a testing it seems, but what's the point. That's my issue. What would you stand to gain from asking that?
I know you didn't ask but I think he just stands to gain the ego boost.Although he might not even admit that.
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This is why I'm here asking. Really feel it's about that and he won't admit that. Like if I'm still into him at least he has that. Well he'll never know either way. He seem to have gotten upset when I chose not to answer. Hit me next with you don't even know why I'm asking. When I asked then tell me why he said forget it doesn't matter since you have no answer smh
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Posted by cherishedlibra
Hmmmm, guess he's venting the truth about where his heart is. And is asking if you can deal with that. Do you like him?

Maybe he's testing you.

I've had bad experiences with those men, friendship-wise.
I've always known where his heart lies. I was into him at one point, but that's waned. It's a testing it seems, but what's the point. That's my issue. What would you stand to gain from asking that?
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Forget him, with ya sexy Gemini self. He wants some cuddy minus the commitment? Plenty fish in the sea. He's roasted. Gwan gyal ya to cute fi dat.
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Posted by CruellaWhite
It's really assholey to do that though....

You don't go I am in love with another girl...but do you still want me?

It's really demeaning to your feelings. He could just be playing with you.
I do feel it's demeaning to me period. It's what I been wondering too. Is this some sort of game to get back at me for not wanting him way back when he was interested. I have managed to side step any sexual innuendo or intimate talks for 2 months. I've purposely been keeping talks friendly.
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Posted by CruellaWhite
I think it's a you are 'just in case' scenario.

He really doesn't want anyone but her it sounds like you don't want anyone but him.

It's possible feelings can ...warm up between you. But I think you would always compare yourself to her ..or rather you will compare the feelings he has for her with the feelings he has for you.
Ask him why he asks you. I think he would say...' I don't know'

He maybe doesn't know himself. But his ego needs a boost.

Wow it's like you know everything. It's what I thinking he was looking for an ego boost and I purposely I didn't answer. Well no one else of interest has come into play, but I don't really want him anymore. I want someone to feel about me and treat me the way he does her, but will never be him. I will never feel like it will be on the same level if things were to change between us. What's even more messed up he rather pine for someone and give up all hope because who he wants doesn't want him and is in a relationship smh

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Maybe he doesn't feel that your feelings are 'gone'...
Well I still like him, but not crazy or hoping for anything with him anymore. He's got qualities I haven't seen in many men. I can count on one hand the amount of men I met with the level of good characteristics. His ambition, style, sense of humor, laid back demeanor, gentlemen behavior and a giving just like me. All I've had is men who've taken from me.
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Hmmmm, guess he's venting the truth about where his heart is. And is asking if you can deal with that. Do you like him?

Maybe he's testing you.

I've had bad experiences with those men, friendship-wise.
I've always known where his heart lies. I was into him at one point, but that's waned. It's a testing it seems, but what's the point. That's my issue. What would you stand to gain from asking that?
Forget him, with ya sexy Gemini self. He wants some cuddy minus the commitment? Plenty fish in the sea. He's roasted. Gwan gyal ya to cute fi dat.
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LOL Thank you. Feel he wants the cuddy minus the commitment as well. Just terrible. Don't know when he turned into this guy guess all the rejection over the years has him jaded and tight. If I'm not interested anymore in more perhaps we can be FWB since we are both not involved.
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I think it's a you are 'just in case' scenario.

He really doesn't want anyone but her it sounds like you don't want anyone but him.

It's possible feelings can ...warm up between you. But I think you would always compare yourself to her ..or rather you will compare the feelings he has for her with the feelings he has for you.
Ask him why he asks you. I think he would say...' I don't know'

He maybe doesn't know himself. But his ego needs a boost.

Wow it's like you know everything. It's what I thinking he was looking for an ego boost and I purposely I didn't answer. Well no one else of interest has come into play, but I don't really want him anymore. I want someone to feel about me and treat me the way he does her, but will never be him. I will never feel like it will be on the same level if things were to change between us. What's even more messed up he rather pine for someone and give up all hope because who he wants doesn't want him and is in a relationship smh
Only you know what you want and should do really. Just be firm with whatever that is.
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I will be. Appreciate all the encouraging feedback from all of you.
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I think it's a you are 'just in case' scenario.

He really doesn't want anyone but her it sounds like you don't want anyone but him.

It's possible feelings can ...warm up between you. But I think you would always compare yourself to her ..or rather you will compare the feelings he has for her with the feelings he has for you.
Ask him why he asks you. I think he would say...' I don't know'

He maybe doesn't know himself. But his ego needs a boost.

Wow it's like you know everything. It's what I thinking he was looking for an ego boost and I purposely I didn't answer. Well no one else of interest has come into play, but I don't really want him anymore. I want someone to feel about me and treat me the way he does her, but will never be him. I will never feel like it will be on the same level if things were to change between us. What's even more messed up he rather pine for someone and give up all hope because who he wants doesn't want him and is in a relationship smh
Only you know what you want and should do really. Just be firm with whatever that is.
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I will be. Appreciate all the encouraging feedback from all of you.
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Posted by Elle77
Please help?!?! Was having a conversation with my Capricorn guy friend and he tells me he's been thinking a lot about his best friend that he's in love with and has given up completely on relationships because who he wants doesn't want him. How he's happy to have her as a friend because she truly has been there, believed in and challenged him. Why would he then ask me: You still think I'm the man you want or the "type" of man you want?
Be a good friend. He is hurt, and needs to feel and reminded he is still worthy.

I can guarantee you this though, with this girl rejecting him, he will improve and become better than ever. Watch! That's how Caps roll.
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Posted by Gobshite
Maybe he doesn't feel that your feelings are 'gone'...
Well I still like him, but not crazy or hoping for anything with him anymore. He's got qualities I haven't seen in many men. I can count on one hand the amount of men I met with the level of good characteristics. His ambition, style, sense of humor, laid back demeanor, gentlemen behavior and a giving just like me. All I've had is men who've taken from me.
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Did you tell him all of this? I feel like theres a reason why he feels there is leeway to ask if you were still interested, and its most likely because you have left that door open for him and havent told him youre over it. And if thats the case you leaving that door open means you still have feelings for him and are hoping he will realize he has feelings for you too. Which isnt impossible but I personally wouldnt bank on it.

It would be healthier to tell him those feelings from you are gone so that he can shape up as a REAL platonic friend or as a mate. He will either get over the ex because he doesnt want to lose you OR things will remain the same in which case you can move on with your pretty self! No one knows better than a Cap that time is money.

You are a gorgeous Gemini, NOBODY puts Geminis in the corner lol! Let him know that, he needs to get off his high horse of believing he will have you as a back up plan, you only need to make someone see Jesus once girl. You are meant to be #1 not #2 Elle77. And if you can truly handle being fwb without getting too attached? You are a grown woman so by all means. But remember, the other chick will always be floating around in yalls heads for comparison and that is not healthy. I wouldnt let an emotionally unavailable man touch me with a 10ft pole. Nope.
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Please help?!?! Was having a conversation with my Capricorn guy friend and he tells me he's been thinking a lot about his best friend that he's in love with and has given up completely on relationships because who he wants doesn't want him. How he's happy to have her as a friend because she truly has been there, believed in and challenged him. Why would he then ask me: You still think I'm the man you want or the "type" of man you want?
Be a good friend. He is hurt, and needs to feel and reminded he is still worthy.

I can guarantee you this though, with this girl rejecting him, he will improve and become better than ever. Watch! That's how Caps roll.
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That would be all fine and dandy if she hadn't rejected him last August lol

Been doing really good lately because of all the helpful words from you all and I been sticking to my guns. Then last night...it grates on my nerves how he throws things out like "oh ya was going to take her to this concert because that's one of her favorite artists and know that would make her happy, but had to help her out with more important things". How you got a man and you're asking the guy you know is in love with you for help? Then on top of that he's been struggling financially smh

I am fascinated by all this. Other girls in the past (includes me) he had negative things to say because we were involved with guys who we couldn't depend on. Yet here she's doing that exact thing. Talks about if she knew how much money she owed me *rolling eyes* this because she always says she's going to pay him back. What kind of idiot is this? How did I fall for him and not see this? Then on top of all this starts talking about how personality is so important to him these days . I said it's the most important and he felt the need to add that's what makes things so impossible. Only one person he's been so intrigued by so how or why bother with anything else. He found every opportunity to bring her up and essentially tell me in a round about way that my personality sucks and he'd never do anything for me.

I never did anything to this guy. Other than rejecting him, just like she did. That's it. It was 10 years ago and I was in a different place. I've done nothing else to this guy. Feel like he's either trying to stick it to me or the universe is against me!

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Posted by Gobshite
Maybe he doesn't feel that your feelings are 'gone'...
Well I still like him, but not crazy or hoping for anything with him anymore. He's got qualities I haven't seen in many men. I can count on one hand the amount of men I met with the level of good characteristics. His ambition, style, sense of humor, laid back demeanor, gentlemen behavior and a giving just like me. All I've had is men who've taken from me.
Did you tell him all of this? I feel like theres a reason why he feels there is leeway to ask if you were still interested, and its most likely because you have left that door open for him and havent told him youre over it. And if thats the case you leaving that door open means you still have feelings for him and are hoping he will realize he has feelings for you too. Which isnt impossible but I personally wouldnt bank on it.

It would be healthier to tell him those feelings from you are gone so that he can shape up as a REAL platonic friend or as a mate. He will either get over the ex because he doesnt want to lose you OR things will remain the same in which case you can move on with your pretty self! No one knows better than a Cap that time is money.

You are a gorgeous Gemini, NOBODY puts Geminis in the corner lol! Let him know that, he needs to get off his high horse of believing he will have you as a back up plan, you only need to make someone see Jesus once girl. You are meant to be #1 not #2 Elle77. And if you can truly handle being fwb without getting too attached? You are a grown woman so by all means. But remember, the other chick will always be floating around in yalls heads for comparison and that is not healthy. I wouldnt let an emotionally unavailable man touch me with a 10ft pole. Nope.
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You really are a Peanutbutter. Just the right amount of sweetness. Your response literally gave me life!

You know how you tell yourself to do something and others do as well, but maybe timing doesn't allow you to move forward....well for some reason I was blinded by the fact that I did leave the door open. Explains why things are really getting to me. I realize that perhaps this is also the answer to remove the strain that has wrapped around our friendship. Believe I'm meant to be number #1 as well. I cannot handle a FWB scenario with him maybe someone else, but not when I've had real feelings for the person. Another thing you just helped me realize. That's exactly what he is emotionally unavailable.