I have a bit of a problem here. I'm a Cancer guy. I have been with my Capricorn Woman for 10 years. She has Venus Aquarius, Pisces Rising. Aqua moon. We have had our ups and downs during the relationship. I have cheated in the past, but she also lied to me about seeing another guy (it was only a quick visit, and this was very early in the relationship) and didnt come clean about it for 8 years and that drove me nuts because my intuition told me that she was lying. We fought over those things over and over but eventually left them alone and moved forward. I am a step father to three of her kids and we have a son together who is 7 years old (wonderful Pisces kid). For the last 3 years we have been struggling with money and I haven't been able to find work and she has been carrying the load. That leads to arguments inside the home sometimes but nothing extreme, just remarks. I complain about the house being dirty when the kids dont clean behind themselves and she is just so busy with work that it seemed she never really cared. So we just lost our home due to a tax sale, but there will be a decent amount of excess funds that we will receive. Problem is, SHE is going to receive it and now she has total control. She told me that we are done being together, but we can still be a family, and she is still willing to help me out but once they move I'm not allowed to move with her. Said she wants me to find work and show that I'm capable of paying bills and maintaining on my own. We still live together, we laugh, we talk, but she said no sex. She hasn't had the opportunity to beautify herself in a while. She told me last year that she wanted me to do the same thing and she wanted to be chased by me because the way we met, she was far more interested in me than I was her. I'm not sure if this is the same situation or if she is really done, moving on, and just wish to see me down while she is up. She does have a huge heart, and she does love me, but she is very stubborn and hides her emotions. When we first talked about it, she cried and she really couldn't hold back and I can tell it was bothering her. It wasn't one of the ice cold its over and done leave me alone break ups that I hear Caps are capable of pulling off. This is my only child and this is my only family. I haven't spoke to my mother or sister in two years because they tried to come between me and my girlfriend and went as far as calling Child Services on her. She know's that she is all I have and we live far from my home state. I have treated her poorly at times but it was all because of my mood swings. I really want my family and I an't really live without them. It's not about the money for me. I really love her and don't want anything or anyone else. She tells me she don't know what the future holds and to just focus on work and our business that we are trying to jump start...is it over? Can I win her back? How? What is going on here?
Is my Capricorn Woman gone for Good or Is She Testing Me?
Ok. My first question is, have you tried or talked about going to couples therapy?
No I haven't

Okay, you can't find a job? Any job of at all? Not even cutting wood on the side or working at a conveinence store? What are you doing with your time?
If you're not working, you can't clean the house? Geesh!!!! For you to not be working and to complain that the house isn't clean is ridiculous while she's out there supporting you.
Honestly, I couldn't be with a man that didn't work. I would insist that you got a job, too.
Besides that, you cheated on her.
Frankly, I agree with her. She probably cares for you, but you're not proving worthy and she deserves a man to not only help out with the bills, but who will help out around the house as well.
Sorry for being so blunt....
If you're not working, you can't clean the house? Geesh!!!! For you to not be working and to complain that the house isn't clean is ridiculous while she's out there supporting you.
Honestly, I couldn't be with a man that didn't work. I would insist that you got a job, too.
Besides that, you cheated on her.
Frankly, I agree with her. She probably cares for you, but you're not proving worthy and she deserves a man to not only help out with the bills, but who will help out around the house as well.
Sorry for being so blunt....

You've had three years to get your act together.

I have a feeling, if you go back to work, she'll welcome you with open arms.
You need to show her that you are motivated to do better than your current situation. She is tired of being the backbone by herself. Start trying to find a job even if it's not what you want because you have to contribute. If you can't find one you need to be doing all the housework. Why are you asking her to clean if she is working all the time? You need be rubbing her feet and giving her a massage everyday plus cooking and cleaning. You have to make her life easier!!!
Well I have a felony that is holding me back. It hasn't always been this hard on me. I had 20,000 saved up for us on my own and I got robbed and shot. Up until we left my hometown in 2009 I was more of the provider for her and her kids that I've treated as my own always. I help clean the house but the kids aren't disciplined. 3 girls. I have problems dealing with the oldest who is a teen gemini she gets away with everything

Posted by JustAnotherCancerGuyNo excuses. Get a job.
Well I have a felony that is holding me back. It hasn't always been this hard on me. I had 20,000 saved up for us on my own and I got robbed and shot. Up until we left my hometown in 2009 I was more of the provider for her and her kids that I've treated as my own always. I help clean the house but the kids aren't disciplined. 3 girls. I have problems dealing with the oldest who is a teen gemini she gets away with everything
I don't tell the companies that I have a felony but they run very deep background checks and they always come back up. I'm currently trying to finish my barber school program since none of these jobs seem promising. Now I do bring funds in, and when I do it's a lot. For instance I have supplied all of the furniture in the house, all of the electronics/TV's/Phones...I got new flooring, I mean I have provided at least 20k worth of renovations. I had to find loopholes to pull it off but I did. It's not like I'm not doing ANYTHING, it's just what I do isn't stable.
But does it sounds like she is gone for good or waiting on me to get my act together?
Posted by JustAnotherCancerGuy
I don't tell the companies that I have a felony but they run very deep background checks and they always come back up. I'm currently trying to finish my barber school program since none of these jobs seem promising. Now I do bring funds in, and when I do it's a lot. For instance I have supplied all of the furniture in the house, all of the electronics/TV's/Phones...I got new flooring, I mean I have provided at least 20k worth of renovations. I had to find loopholes to pull it off but I did. It's not like I'm not doing ANYTHING, it's just what I do isn't stable.
You're right, companies are digging very deep now before they hire anyone. Well, maybe you are trying but maybe she needs to see that you are. She needs to see that you still got your "hustle" going no matter what but on the days that she is working and you happen to be home, why don't you clean, teach the kids to clean after themselves, make dinner and I don't care of it's something that you have read the directions to do it. That alone will make her see that at least you are contributing more to the household. She needs to see it and your actions have to start backing up your words. Draw her a bath before she gets home. This is your opportunity to prove it to her that your family is everything. Stop complaining for one and help her since she is the one working. Embrace the fact that your roles have reversed now.
Posted by IamawineloverYou are right. Thanks for the advice.Posted by JustAnotherCancerGuy
I don't tell the companies that I have a felony but they run very deep background checks and they always come back up. I'm currently trying to finish my barber school program since none of these jobs seem promising. Now I do bring funds in, and when I do it's a lot. For instance I have supplied all of the furniture in the house, all of the electronics/TV's/Phones...I got new flooring, I mean I have provided at least 20k worth of renovations. I had to find loopholes to pull it off but I did. It's not like I'm not doing ANYTHING, it's just what I do isn't stable.
You're right, companies are digging very deep now before they hire anyone. Well, maybe you are trying but maybe she needs to see that you are. She needs to see that you still got your "hustle" going no matter what but on the days that she is working and you happen to be home, why don't you clean, teach the kids to clean after themselves, make dinner and I don't care of it's something that you have read the directions to do it. That alone will make her see that at least you are contributing more to the household. She needs to see it and your actions have to start backing up your words. Draw her a bath before she gets home. This is your opportunity to prove it to her that your family is everything. Stop complaining for one and help her since she is the one working. Embrace the fact that your roles have reversed now.click to expand
Posted by BlackMambaPosted by Iamawineloverya but he got a teenager thats effing things upPosted by JustAnotherCancerGuy
I don't tell the companies that I have a felony but they run very deep background checks and they always come back up. I'm currently trying to finish my barber school program since none of these jobs seem promising. Now I do bring funds in, and when I do it's a lot. For instance I have supplied all of the furniture in the house, all of the electronics/TV's/Phones...I got new flooring, I mean I have provided at least 20k worth of renovations. I had to find loopholes to pull it off but I did. It's not like I'm not doing ANYTHING, it's just what I do isn't stable.
You're right, companies are digging very deep now before they hire anyone. Well, maybe you are trying but maybe she needs to see that you are. She needs to see that you still got your "hustle" going no matter what but on the days that she is working and you happen to be home, why don't you clean, teach the kids to clean after themselves, make dinner and I don't care of it's something that you have read the directions to do it. That alone will make her see that at least you are contributing more to the household. She needs to see it and your actions have to start backing up your words. Draw her a bath before she gets home. This is your opportunity to prove it to her that your family is everything. Stop complaining for one and help her since she is the one working. Embrace the fact that your roles have reversed now.click to expand
Ok, like most teenage but as a father (step father or not), head of the household, it's his duty (again since she is working) to take the initiative and talk and teach them what they need to know. Use that as a father / child time to talk and communicate and find out what the problem is. Go in with an open mind and be willing to allow the teenager to vent if the choose and also get them to help around the house while their mother is at work. Since the roles are reversed, he has to step up to the plate and make things happen whie he is waiting to do what he wants which to be a barber. Fine, until then it's no longer about him, it's about helping her. And I don't mean one time, it has to happen all of the time so she can see that he values her even when things are going as planned. Get up off of that couch (if you're sitting on one) and get to work Cancer Guy! I'm a Capricorn lady and I know for me if I were to see my guy trying to still contribute in every way he could while he waits for what he really wants, I would have his back no matter what!! He and I against the world! Trust, if he helps out more and stop complaining, sex would no longer be an issue at some point.
Posted by BlackMambaPosted by Iamawineloverya but he got a teenager thats effing things upPosted by JustAnotherCancerGuy
I don't tell the companies that I have a felony but they run very deep background checks and they always come back up. I'm currently trying to finish my barber school program since none of these jobs seem promising. Now I do bring funds in, and when I do it's a lot. For instance I have supplied all of the furniture in the house, all of the electronics/TV's/Phones...I got new flooring, I mean I have provided at least 20k worth of renovations. I had to find loopholes to pull it off but I did. It's not like I'm not doing ANYTHING, it's just what I do isn't stable.
You're right, companies are digging very deep now before they hire anyone. Well, maybe you are trying but maybe she needs to see that you are. She needs to see that you still got your "hustle" going no matter what but on the days that she is working and you happen to be home, why don't you clean, teach the kids to clean after themselves, make dinner and I don't care of it's something that you have read the directions to do it. That alone will make her see that at least you are contributing more to the household. She needs to see it and your actions have to start backing up your words. Draw her a bath before she gets home. This is your opportunity to prove it to her that your family is everything. Stop complaining for one and help her since she is the one working. Embrace the fact that your roles have reversed now.click to expand
ok, like most teenagers! But as a father (stepfather or not) since she is working, it's his duty to figure out what is going on with the teenager. Take the time out to communicate while she is working. Teach them to contribute and explain how important it iis and how happy she will be when she comes home. This is what she may be missing. She wants to feel appreciated that's why she mentioned that she wants him to chase her the way he used to.
Have flowers for her or maybe just write a little love note with one or two sentences. He has to think outside of the box and get creative with the time he has but he has to contribute much much more and on an ongoing basis until he gets his career started as being a barber. Stop the complaining immediately. Clean, cook maybe or order out whatever just have food ready a couple of times and watch her attitude and mood slowly change. I mentioned above "with the time he has" because who knows how busy you may become when you're back to working. It's your time to show her what she means to you and as a Cappy lady myself, if you do those things often, there won't be anymore problems in your sex life.
Posted by JustAnotherCancerGuyThe teen really does things to put a fork in between us, but the mom can't see it. The teen is a Gemini. Very slick with her actions and then she charms her mom to death. I've mentioned it several times but it always backfires....now she isn't as evil as she acts, but she has her moments. I have a hard time trying to express my love to her. It's very awkward. Her younger siblings, one 13 the other 12 I have a great relationship with them but they have their moments when they follow the leader. My son, she even gives him a hard time. I believe it's of jealousy because her father is absent. My son is the most precious heart ever. Very tender Pisces who became a vegetarian on his own at 5yrs old because he believe animals should never be hurt. My son asked could he live with me when we separate so it's not like I'm a bad father and she knows this. I really feel I have a good chance at saving our relationship and I appreciate all of the answers and advice on what I could do to actually save it. It's hard being a moody emotional cancer.Posted by IamawineloverYou are right. Thanks for the advice.Posted by JustAnotherCancerGuy
I don't tell the companies that I have a felony but they run very deep background checks and they always come back up. I'm currently trying to finish my barber school program since none of these jobs seem promising. Now I do bring funds in, and when I do it's a lot. For instance I have supplied all of the furniture in the house, all of the electronics/TV's/Phones...I got new flooring, I mean I have provided at least 20k worth of renovations. I had to find loopholes to pull it off but I did. It's not like I'm not doing ANYTHING, it's just what I do isn't stable.
You're right, companies are digging very deep now before they hire anyone. Well, maybe you are trying but maybe she needs to see that you are. She needs to see that you still got your "hustle" going no matter what but on the days that she is working and you happen to be home, why don't you clean, teach the kids to clean after themselves, make dinner and I don't care of it's something that you have read the directions to do it. That alone will make her see that at least you are contributing more to the household. She needs to see it and your actions have to start backing up your words. Draw her a bath before she gets home. This is your opportunity to prove it to her that your family is everything. Stop complaining for one and help her since she is the one working. Embrace the fact that your roles have reversed now.click to expand
How old is the teenager that is giving you problems?
Posted by Iamawinelover16
How old is the teenager that is giving you problems?
That's a rough age but I am she sure is rebelling possibly because her father is absent, she sees the relationship you have with the other children and how you treat your biological son, not to mention how frustrated things are between you and her mother. Maybe it's best to just back off and leave her alone. Don't telll her mother anything else. Your focus is on your woman. When you start to do things that we all suggested and her mood starts to change, only then maybe she will start to see what you see in her daughter and she can talk to her. But that won't happen now until you get things together yourself. Like the old saying "Kill them with kindness" is all you can do regarding the 16 year old. Once things get better for you and her, everything else will fall into place but you have got to start immediately.
Posted by IamawineloverThanks
That's a rough age but I am she sure is rebelling possibly because her father is absent, she sees the relationship you have with the other children and how you treat your biological son, not to mention how frustrated things are between you and her mother. Maybe it's best to just back off and leave her alone. Don't telll her mother anything else. Your focus is on your woman. When you start to do things that we all suggested and her mood starts to change, only then maybe she will start to see what you see in her daughter and she can talk to her. But that won't happen now until you get things together yourself. Like the old saying "Kill them with kindness" is all you can do regarding the 16 year old. Once things get better for you and her, everything else will fall into place but you have got to start immediately.

Posted by JustAnotherCancerGuyShe may not be gone for good, you still have a chance to get your act together. But, I'll warn you, as a cap woman, once I've had enough, that's it. Once I'm done, I'm usually done for good. See, caps think with realistic thoughts and our head will override our hearts.
But does it sounds like she is gone for good or waiting on me to get my act together?

Posted by JustAnotherCancerGuySo, you're struggling financially and you're buying furniture, electronics and renovations to the home instead of buying food and paying bills? Where are you priorities, man?
I don't tell the companies that I have a felony but they run very deep background checks and they always come back up. I'm currently trying to finish my barber school program since none of these jobs seem promising. Now I do bring funds in, and when I do it's a lot. For instance I have supplied all of the furniture in the house, all of the electronics/TV's/Phones...I got new flooring, I mean I have provided at least 20k worth of renovations. I had to find loopholes to pull it off but I did. It's not like I'm not doing ANYTHING, it's just what I do isn't stable.
Or did you provide this three years ago?

Posted by BlackMambaEven the kid sees through him.Posted by Iamawineloverya but he got a teenager thats effing things upPosted by JustAnotherCancerGuy
I don't tell the companies that I have a felony but they run very deep background checks and they always come back up. I'm currently trying to finish my barber school program since none of these jobs seem promising. Now I do bring funds in, and when I do it's a lot. For instance I have supplied all of the furniture in the house, all of the electronics/TV's/Phones...I got new flooring, I mean I have provided at least 20k worth of renovations. I had to find loopholes to pull it off but I did. It's not like I'm not doing ANYTHING, it's just what I do isn't stable.
You're right, companies are digging very deep now before they hire anyone. Well, maybe you are trying but maybe she needs to see that you are. She needs to see that you still got your "hustle" going no matter what but on the days that she is working and you happen to be home, why don't you clean, teach the kids to clean after themselves, make dinner and I don't care of it's something that you have read the directions to do it. That alone will make her see that at least you are contributing more to the household. She needs to see it and your actions have to start backing up your words. Draw her a bath before she gets home. This is your opportunity to prove it to her that your family is everything. Stop complaining for one and help her since she is the one working. Embrace the fact that your roles have reversed now.click to expand
Posted by truecapOur home got broke into and everything was stolen. We had very old furniture, One TV, molded carpet, wholes in the wall, someone stole our stove top, our lawnmower, toilet had broken, and a bunch of other mess. I replaced all of it and added a bit of an upgrade so my family would have a nice environment.Posted by JustAnotherCancerGuySo, you're struggling financially and you're buying furniture, electronics and renovations to the home instead of buying food and paying bills? Where are you priorities, man?
I don't tell the companies that I have a felony but they run very deep background checks and they always come back up. I'm currently trying to finish my barber school program since none of these jobs seem promising. Now I do bring funds in, and when I do it's a lot. For instance I have supplied all of the furniture in the house, all of the electronics/TV's/Phones...I got new flooring, I mean I have provided at least 20k worth of renovations. I had to find loopholes to pull it off but I did. It's not like I'm not doing ANYTHING, it's just what I do isn't stable.
Or did you provide this three years ago?click to expand
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My sister is best friends with a Capricorn woman who married a Pisces after he'd been unemployed for 4-5yrs. It was hard on her, and she'd complain even saying to my sister that she didnt know if she could do it(relationship with him) anymore, but she hung in there and they married last year.
They have a daughter, so he made himself very useful at home. Caring for their child, cleaning, and cooking everynight. It was still a struggle for her, but Id assume she didnt leave because of his efforts.
He is now working, and things seem to be so much better, but it appears they always operated as a team.
Try your best to get out of your feelings about the whole situation of being down etc. and be as much of a team player as you can.
They have a daughter, so he made himself very useful at home. Caring for their child, cleaning, and cooking everynight. It was still a struggle for her, but Id assume she didnt leave because of his efforts.
He is now working, and things seem to be so much better, but it appears they always operated as a team.
Try your best to get out of your feelings about the whole situation of being down etc. and be as much of a team player as you can.
Posted by lnana04Thank You. I am very much in my feelings and I do need to get out of them. I'm currently preparing dinner now
My sister is best friends with a Capricorn woman who married a Pisces after he'd been unemployed for 4-5yrs. It was hard on her, and she'd complain even saying to my sister that she didnt know if she could do it(relationship with him) anymore, but she hung in there and they married last year.
They have a daughter, so he made himself very useful at home. Caring for their child, cleaning, and cooking everynight. It was still a struggle for her, but Id assume she didnt leave because of his efforts.
He is now working, and things seem to be so much better, but it appears they always operated as a team.
Try your best to get out of your feelings about the whole situation of being down etc. and be as much of a team player as you can.
How you got robbed and shot are you a drug dealer or something— There are some jobs that cool even if you have a felony. Or yo need to get with someone that's able to look past your record. Sell newspapers or something lol. Ask her if she can help you to get some vending machines and set then up in certain companies. Find things to do that is self employed. If you looked out for her before that's why your still there.
Posted by faith $ golphinAt one point in my life I was selling "weed". Thats all. I wouldn't touch any hard drugs that would put me away for a long time in prison. I did it because my back was against the wall, it was during the "recession". I've been working on a T-Shirt line. For the most part I have all of that work done and I recently just got my blank tee's and plan on releasing the line spring. She has always supported me with that and still will because she know how much work I put into it. I have looked out for her before. I had a temp job recently and the assignment just ended but being honest I kind of screwed some of that money up. I bought some tickets for a comedy show for us to see thinking that would make her happy but she is insinuating that I should have paid some bills with that. I understand the logic but in my head I was just wanting to do something nice for her. But I see that priorities should always come first no matter what and I can admit it was an immature move on my part.
How you got robbed and shot are you a drug dealer or something— There are some jobs that cool even if you have a felony. Or yo need to get with someone that's able to look past your record. Sell newspapers or something lol. Ask her if she can help you to get some vending machines and set then up in certain companies. Find things to do that is self employed. If you looked out for her before that's why your still there.
Yes, priorities are always first. We can only have fun when we have nothing to worry about but that was sweet being thoughtful.
Dont be too hard on yourself, or think too much about what happened in the past. Learn from your mistakes and just push forward. Hope you do well with the line, and you see how she plans to help because of the work and effort you put in?! I guess thats our point. Just put in the work and effort in all areas and she'll take notice.
Dont be too hard on yourself, or think too much about what happened in the past. Learn from your mistakes and just push forward. Hope you do well with the line, and you see how she plans to help because of the work and effort you put in?! I guess thats our point. Just put in the work and effort in all areas and she'll take notice.
Posted by lnana04Thanks
Yes, priorities are always first. We can only have fun when we have nothing to worry about but that was sweet being thoughtful.
Dont be too hard on yourself, or think too much about what happened in the past. Learn from your mistakes and just push forward. Hope you do well with the line, and you see how she plans to help because of the work and effort you put in?! I guess thats our point. Just put in the work and effort in all areas and she'll take notice.
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