Pulling Away-Why?

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My friends/ex told me that they hate feeling vulnerable. Once they feel exposed, there's an uneasiness, because it is difficult for them to share their emotions/personal information. But continue to show them you are stable (not scared away by it), reliable (they can come talk to you when needed), and caring/nonjudgmental and they will continue to share...and yes share back.

*I'm sure this may not be true for all of course, this is just what they tell/told me.
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Posted by jane84
My friends/ex told me that they hate feeling vulnerable. Once they feel exposed, there's an uneasiness, because it is difficult for them to share their emotions/personal information. But continue to show them you are stable (not scared away by it), reliable (they can come talk to you when needed), and caring/nonjudgmental and they will continue to share...and yes share back.

*I'm sure this may not be true for all of course, this is just what they tell/told me.
This is very accurate.
We give ourselves away in moderation...in layers, and only to a selective group of people.

But if you know who you are and know what you want... you're consistent with your need to learn more about us, and your intentions are sincere and not disingenuous.

We let you in.

Many people sometimes mistake our emotional strength for aloofness.
It's really about preservation.
We can't let EVERYONE in.
Bulls are cautious for a reason.
But never confuse caution for disinterest.

Bulls go a lot deeper than what we're said about in Astrology.

Feeding us doesn't always do the trick 😉

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Examples of the type of people we never let in....

1. The ego-self centered types who are more driven by the chase and adrenaline rush of winning us over without making the courtship an organic process.
2. Liars and fakes who will say and do anything to win us over, don't bother, our BS meter detector always has a fresh set of batteries.
3. People who are in our lives sporadically, fair-weather friends, only when it suits them, we never let them in. Ever!
4. Individuals who hide their true nature, leave themselves in reserve, but expect us to divulge EVERYTHING, it will NEVER happen.
5. When your statements are inconsistent with your actions. This means indecisive, flaky, fake, or manipulative. Don't bother. We will never let you in.
6. People who enter our lives, kicking the door down, expecting a Full Autobiography about a Taurus after knowing them all of 5 minutes! Good Luck. It will never happen.

But...

Astrology will tell you to bring us desserts, and smell nice, have some money in the bank and gives us gifts....

Although these are all good incentives...

It still does not constitute absolute certainty or longevity.
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Posted by jane84
My friends/ex told me that they hate feeling vulnerable. Once they feel exposed, there's an uneasiness, because it is difficult for them to share their emotions/personal information. But continue to show them you are stable (not scared away by it), reliable (they can come talk to you when needed), and caring/nonjudgmental and they will continue to share...and yes share back.

*I'm sure this may not be true for all of course, this is just what they tell/told me.
This is very accurate.
We give ourselves away in moderation...in layers, and only to a selective group of people.

But if you know who you are and know what you want... you're consistent with your need to learn more about us, and your intentions are sincere and not disingenuous.

We let you in.

Many people sometimes mistake our emotional strength for aloofness.
It's really about preservation.
We can't let EVERYONE in.
Bulls are cautious for a reason.
But never confuse caution for disinterest.

Bulls go a lot deeper than what we're said about in Astrology.

Feeding us doesn't always do the trick 😉

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LOL, "Feeding us doesn't always do the trick". My 10 year old is a Taurus. I'm learning, I'm learning!

I have to apologize for HATING Taurus threads....every time I read one I get flashbacks from the woman (Taurus) that called me a BYOTCH in the ladies room many moons ago (the guy I was seeing cheated on me with her) at the club and I confronted her. I'm NOT proud to say we had a fight and my friend, the bartenders separated us, and since then the club called me, "Rocky". I told them immediately thereafter not to call me that since I was NOT the one that started the fight in the ladies room (I was in there by myself; while she needed backup as she entered w/a gf of hers). Long story short the guy married the Taurus woman and I gotta let go of that past to learn about Taureans as I CANNOT compare ya'll to her. Apologies.

🤗 cyber hug!

Love,

Eva

PS: I bumped into him at the club a month after being married and I told him, "You lost the best treetrunking woman that ever came into your life!". He didn't look at me, but looked up at the ceiling and said, "I know". That night when we had the fight, the Taurus woman shot the finger at me right there in the middle of the dance floor! If THAT'S what he wanted...well, he's got her now!!!
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Posted by jane84
My friends/ex told me that they hate feeling vulnerable. Once they feel exposed, there's an uneasiness, because it is difficult for them to share their emotions/personal information. But continue to show them you are stable (not scared away by it), reliable (they can come talk to you when needed), and caring/nonjudgmental and they will continue to share...and yes share back.

*I'm sure this may not be true for all of course, this is just what they tell/told me.
This is very accurate.
We give ourselves away in moderation...in layers, and only to a selective group of people.

But if you know who you are and know what you want... you're consistent with your need to learn more about us, and your intentions are sincere and not disingenuous.

We let you in.

Many people sometimes mistake our emotional strength for aloofness.
It's really about preservation.
We can't let EVERYONE in.
Bulls are cautious for a reason.
But never confuse caution for disinterest.

Bulls go a lot deeper than what we're said about in Astrology.

Feeding us doesn't always do the trick 😉

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that is so true - we will let people in as we feel comfortable and we do go very deep - I can name only a very few who actually have taken the time to get to know me ...
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Posted by jane84
My friends/ex told me that they hate feeling vulnerable. Once they feel exposed, there's an uneasiness, because it is difficult for them to share their emotions/personal information. But continue to show them you are stable (not scared away by it), reliable (they can come talk to you when needed), and caring/nonjudgmental and they will continue to share...and yes share back.

*I'm sure this may not be true for all of course, this is just what they tell/told me.
This is very accurate.
We give ourselves away in moderation...in layers, and only to a selective group of people.

But if you know who you are and know what you want... you're consistent with your need to learn more about us, and your intentions are sincere and not disingenuous.

We let you in.

Many people sometimes mistake our emotional strength for aloofness.
It's really about preservation.
We can't let EVERYONE in.
Bulls are cautious for a reason.
But never confuse caution for disinterest.

Bulls go a lot deeper than what we're said about in Astrology.

Feeding us doesn't always do the trick 😉
LOL, "Feeding us doesn't always do the trick". My 10 year old is a Taurus. I'm learning, I'm learning!

I have to apologize for HATING Taurus threads....every time I read one I get flashbacks from the woman (Taurus) that called me a BYOTCH in the ladies room many moons ago (the guy I was seeing cheated on me with her) at the club and I confronted her. I'm NOT proud to say we had a fight and my friend, the bartender, jumped from his station and separated us, and since then the club called me, "Rocky". I told them immediately thereafter not to call me that since I was NOT the one that started the fight in the ladies room (I was in there by myself; while she needed backup as she entered w/a gf of hers). Long story short the guy married the Taurus woman and I gotta let go of that past to learn about Taureans as I CANNOT compare ya'll to her. Apologies.

🤗 cyber hug!

Love,

Eva

PS: I bumped into him at the club a month after being married and I told him, "You lost the best treetrunking woman that ever came into your life!". He didn't look at me, but looked up at the ceiling and said, "I know". That night when we had the fight, the Taurus woman shot the finger at me right there in the middle of the dance floor! If THAT'S what he wanted...well, he's got her now!!!
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we also hate it when us complicated Taurans are misunderstood and thereafter mistreated so we are cautious what we say to whom because there are twits out there that just do not understand ...

a Taurus is an elclectic collector of fine things
- information, art, beauty, people, colors, feelings, touches, sights, smells, loves ...

We collect, retain and store these things which is what builds us into our full beings of potential - with excellent memory, recall and an ability to put two and two together faster than the speed of light, that is how we are able to be so decisive in what we do - because we have been there before - many times - so if we've already done and tried different approaches then by now we do know the way and well, don't ask how - because you would never understand even if you knew ... we are lovers of life itself and figuring it all out - we store memories, experiences, education, faces, names, numbers, senses, feelings, etc. all for utilizing it all in the future ...
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If a person is being blocked or phased out after such an occasion, how should a person proceed?

My daughter is a Taurus and her boyfriend asks me advice about this and I don't know what to tell him.

I don't know how to efficiently handle the situation when I'm it.

I mean the people who genuinely cares and wants to know everything they can, when able, gets to look into your soul, which is brilliantly beautiful, and we are locked out not from only the view, but the house relocated. Lol

What should we do then?

I'm going to speak in first person now because it is easier. I know you guys want your space especially after such an event, but I personally feel like I'm invading when I reach out during your moment in silence. But I also want to show that I am heRe.

Do we reach out or wait for you to? This one is sticky in my mind.
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If a person is being blocked or phased out after such an occasion, how should a person proceed?

My daughter is a Taurus and her boyfriend asks me advice about this and I don't know what to tell him.

I don't know how to efficiently handle the situation when I'm it.

I mean the people who genuinely cares and wants to know everything they can, when able, gets to look into your soul, which is brilliantly beautiful, and we are locked out not from only the view, but the house relocated. Lol

What should we do then?

I'm going to speak in first person now because it is easier. I know you guys want your space especially after such an event, but I personally feel like I'm invading when I reach out during your moment in silence. But I also want to show that I am heRe.

Do we reach out or wait for you to? This one is sticky in my mind.
I don't think we know really what all you are saying - but I'd say just chill out like nothing and be calm and just go on for a bit before reaching out and if you don't get what you want when you reach out don't worry about it - we have to regroup after some trauma drama tell all sessions /outbursts of anger etc. just to make sure the earth is still here in one piece
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My friends/ex told me that they hate feeling vulnerable. Once they feel exposed, there's an uneasiness, because it is difficult for them to share their emotions/personal information. But continue to show them you are stable (not scared away by it), reliable (they can come talk to you when needed), and caring/nonjudgmental and they will continue to share...and yes share back.

*I'm sure this may not be true for all of course, this is just what they tell/told me.
This is very accurate.
We give ourselves away in moderation...in layers, and only to a selective group of people.

But if you know who you are and know what you want... you're consistent with your need to learn more about us, and your intentions are sincere and not disingenuous.

We let you in.

Many people sometimes mistake our emotional strength for aloofness.
It's really about preservation.
We can't let EVERYONE in.
Bulls are cautious for a reason.
But never confuse caution for disinterest.

Bulls go a lot deeper than what we're said about in Astrology.

Feeding us doesn't always do the trick 😉

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That's something that I learned from my dear Taurus friends. You can learn something from every sign and that is definitley something I learn from them. I enjoy being around you all... And I'm glad I'm often picked as one who is trusted by Taurus.
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I pull away personally to see if we are on the same page and I am also very shy on the low. If You don't express something similar then I will pull away and act as if I didn't even express myself. Lemme just say Taurus are more complicated, sensitive and more emotionally intuitive then we lead on. But before we move to that next level we have to feel that you are ready to take that step also.
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My friends/ex told me that they hate feeling vulnerable. Once they feel exposed, there's an uneasiness, because it is difficult for them to share their emotions/personal information. But continue to show them you are stable (not scared away by it), reliable (they can come talk to you when needed), and caring/nonjudgmental and they will continue to share...and yes share back.

*I'm sure this may not be true for all of course, this is just what they tell/told me.
This is very accurate.
We give ourselves away in moderation...in layers, and only to a selective group of people.

But if you know who you are and know what you want... you're consistent with your need to learn more about us, and your intentions are sincere and not disingenuous.

We let you in.

Many people sometimes mistake our emotional strength for aloofness.
It's really about preservation.
We can't let EVERYONE in.
Bulls are cautious for a reason.
But never confuse caution for disinterest.

Bulls go a lot deeper than what we're said about in Astrology.

Feeding us doesn't always do the trick 😉

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oh ok. So this is why my ex taur kept coming back with me. 😉
I dont know how to respond sometime. Specially I heard him said I caused him a lot of grief but inspite of what I did, He thought me a lot .
I, as Scorpio knows the pain... So maybe I have to make it up for him.
But anyway, He planned early. He already booked my ticket.. we are going for a vacation trip again.



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I pull away personally to see if we are on the same page and I am also very shy on the low. If You don't express something similar then I will pull away and act as if I didn't even express myself. Lemme just say Taurus are more complicated, sensitive and more emotionally intuitive then we lead on. But before we move to that next level we have to feel that you are ready to take that step also.
I know. lol
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If a person is being blocked or phased out after such an occasion, how should a person proceed?

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The boyfriend isn't being completely honest.
What was his response after she opened up to him?
How did he proceed?

If she opened up to him, then she trusted him, and trusted her gut instinct about letting him in.
We don't let everyone in.
Vulnerability for a Bull is like mixing oil and water... the oil stubbornly aggregates and refuses to diffuse.

Something happened that caused her to shut him out.

He's not telling you the whole story...
You're just getting the aftermath.
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But continue to show them you are stable (not scared away by it), reliable (they can come talk to you when needed), and caring/nonjudgmental and they will continue to share...and yes share back.


@Tbird,
Something tells me that Taurus' boyfriend did NONE OF THE ABOVE when she decided to be emotionally vulnerable with him.

@Jane84,
I think we should make you an Honorary Bull.
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I think it's fear that makes us pull away. Fear of rejection. So we leave (withdraw) before the other person leaves, (withdraws from) us.
i disagree with that ...it is not about rejection at all to me.. bec. simply if they leave after revealing much about me secrets, deep thoughts. etc then they are not deserving to be friends with or lovers from the start and i will be glad to know that from the beginning.

I withdraw cause im not used to sharing my deepest thoughts and i steb back to gain my strength again after feeling so vulnerable. It is like taking a break from strong emotions.
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Lemme just say Taurus are more complicated, sensitive and more emotionally intuitive then we lead on. But before we move to that next level we have to feel that you are ready to take that step also.
Agreed.

I think most people just see the surface...

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I don't know what he did to make her pull away, but he is really good at manipulating her and twisting shite, but I'm not sure at all, if he did it in that particular instance. He's a Gemini in case you were wondering, but he is known for blowing things out of proportion.

As far when I ran into that somewhat situation. I was told the dark stuff...the stuff that truly bothers him, and wrecks his soul. He said he didn't regret telling me, then got pretty quiet the next days afterward. I get why...that has to be draining telling it, and I can tell that he was reliving it, while stating it. (I'm not going to say what he told me). When I did text him, it took him a while to respond, and when he did he was short. He wasn't rude, but was pretty damn straight to the point.

I understood where he was coming from and wanted to show him I was there for him, but I didn't want to seem bothersome, but I also didn't want to just disappear. It is a bit of a double edge sword on how to proceed.

Me being a Pisces... it is kind of *hard* to shock me or make me run for the hills. I'm very understanding and not judgmental at all.

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There must've been something that he/she didn't like about what you said. We're not judgmental, but there are some things about someone's past that automatically brings up red flags because of past relationships or family history
Hmm... don't know what it could be. I told him it wasn't his fault. I said that I couldn't empathize because I never been in the situation so I all I could be is sympathize and look at it in an analytical way and told him my thoughts. I thought I was being supportive. Oh well.

He must not been too hurt about it. I texted him yesterday and he responded like his normal smart ass happy self.
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There must've been something that he/she didn't like about what you said. We're not judgmental, but there are some things about someone's past that automatically brings up red flags because of past relationships or family history
Hmm... don't know what it could be. I told him it wasn't his fault. I said that I couldn't empathize because I never been in the situation so I all I could be is sympathize and look at it in an analytical way and told him my thoughts. I thought I was being supportive. Oh well.

He must not been too hurt about it. I texted him yesterday and he responded like his normal smart ass happy self.
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somehow that reminds me of the gemini friend ... sometimes i open up to him or maybe talk about an incident or a problem and he keeps analyzing and telling me how to solve it .. while im only just venting (i tell him that) and its not about solving the problem.. he eventually understood but sometimes we go through the same scenario
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There must've been something that he/she didn't like about what you said. We're not judgmental, but there are some things about someone's past that automatically brings up red flags because of past relationships or family history
Hmm... don't know what it could be. I told him it wasn't his fault. I said that I couldn't empathize because I never been in the situation so I all I could be is sympathize and look at it in an analytical way and told him my thoughts. I thought I was being supportive. Oh well.

He must not been too hurt about it. I texted him yesterday and he responded like his normal smart ass happy self.
somehow that reminds me of the gemini friend ... sometimes i open up to him or maybe talk about an incident or a problem and he keeps analyzing and telling me how to solve it .. while im only just venting (i tell him that) and its not about solving the problem.. he eventually understood but sometimes we go through the same scenario
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Ah, so just be silent and listen. Got it.
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My friends/ex told me that they hate feeling vulnerable. Once they feel exposed, there's an uneasiness, because it is difficult for them to share their emotions/personal information. But continue to show them you are stable (not scared away by it), reliable (they can come talk to you when needed), and caring/nonjudgmental and they will continue to share...and yes share back.

*I'm sure this may not be true for all of course, this is just what they tell/told me.
This is very accurate.
We give ourselves away in moderation...in layers, and only to a selective group of people.

But if you know who you are and know what you want... you're consistent with your need to learn more about us, and your intentions are sincere and not disingenuous.

We let you in.

Many people sometimes mistake our emotional strength for aloofness.
It's really about preservation.
We can't let EVERYONE in.
Bulls are cautious for a reason.
But never confuse caution for disinterest.

Bulls go a lot deeper than what we're said about in Astrology.

Feeding us doesn't always do the trick 😉
Thank u for this clarification. This just helped me to understand my situation more. I often take his caution for disinterest and I pull back. I'm thinking I'll try being consistent as a friend like I was in the beginning.
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always good to think / act like a friend ... unconditionally ...
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I don't know what he did to make her pull away, but he is really good at manipulating her and twisting shite, but I'm not sure at all, if he did it in that particular instance. He's a Gemini in case you were wondering, but he is known for blowing things out of proportion.

As far when I ran into that somewhat situation. I was told the dark stuff...the stuff that truly bothers him, and wrecks his soul. He said he didn't regret telling me, then got pretty quiet the next days afterward. I get why...that has to be draining telling it, and I can tell that he was reliving it, while stating it. (I'm not going to say what he told me). When I did text him, it took him a while to respond, and when he did he was short. He wasn't rude, but was pretty damn straight to the point.

I understood where he was coming from and wanted to show him I was there for him, but I didn't want to seem bothersome, but I also didn't want to just disappear. It is a bit of a double edge sword on how to proceed.

Me being a Pisces... it is kind of *hard* to shock me or make me run for the hills. I'm very understanding and not judgmental at all.
personally I do not care for manipulation and/or twisting shite and blowing drama all over the place but we are all different - I'd stay clear of him too if that was me ... if I'm reading you right ...
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There must've been something that he/she didn't like about what you said. We're not judgmental, but there are some things about someone's past that automatically brings up red flags because of past relationships or family history
Hmm... don't know what it could be. I told him it wasn't his fault. I said that I couldn't empathize because I never been in the situation so I all I could be is sympathize and look at it in an analytical way and told him my thoughts. I thought I was being supportive. Oh well.

He must not been too hurt about it. I texted him yesterday and he responded like his normal smart ass happy self.
somehow that reminds me of the gemini friend ... sometimes i open up to him or maybe talk about an incident or a problem and he keeps analyzing and telling me how to solve it .. while im only just venting (i tell him that) and its not about solving the problem.. he eventually understood but sometimes we go through the same scenario
Ah, so just be silent and listen. Got it.
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yeh lol ..it feels good when we know you're listening and if you're worried about you being silent and he thinks ur not interested or whtever... you can always say something positive about him (not the topic/situation/issue) and thats it.. this is also supportive as you want to be...
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I don't know what he did to make her pull away, but he is really good at manipulating her and twisting shite, but I'm not sure at all, if he did it in that particular instance. He's a Gemini in case you were wondering, but he is known for blowing things out of proportion.

As far when I ran into that somewhat situation. I was told the dark stuff...the stuff that truly bothers him, and wrecks his soul. He said he didn't regret telling me, then got pretty quiet the next days afterward. I get why...that has to be draining telling it, and I can tell that he was reliving it, while stating it. (I'm not going to say what he told me). When I did text him, it took him a while to respond, and when he did he was short. He wasn't rude, but was pretty damn straight to the point.

I understood where he was coming from and wanted to show him I was there for him, but I didn't want to seem bothersome, but I also didn't want to just disappear. It is a bit of a double edge sword on how to proceed.

Me being a Pisces... it is kind of *hard* to shock me or make me run for the hills. I'm very understanding and not judgmental at all.
personally I do not care for manipulation and/or twisting shite and blowing drama all over the place but we are all different - I'd stay clear of him too if that was me ... if I'm reading you right ...
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If you're talking about the Gemini that is my daughter's boyfriend who does that manipulation bullcrap. I keep telling her to leave him alone, but alas she is a bull. She will figure it out in due time.
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There must've been something that he/she didn't like about what you said. We're not judgmental, but there are some things about someone's past that automatically brings up red flags because of past relationships or family history
Hmm... don't know what it could be. I told him it wasn't his fault. I said that I couldn't empathize because I never been in the situation so I all I could be is sympathize and look at it in an analytical way and told him my thoughts. I thought I was being supportive. Oh well.

He must not been too hurt about it. I texted him yesterday and he responded like his normal smart ass happy self.
somehow that reminds me of the gemini friend ... sometimes i open up to him or maybe talk about an incident or a problem and he keeps analyzing and telling me how to solve it .. while im only just venting (i tell him that) and its not about solving the problem.. he eventually understood but sometimes we go through the same scenario
Ah, so just be silent and listen. Got it.
yeh lol ..it feels good when we know you're listening and if you're worried about you being silent and he thinks ur not interested or whtever... you can always say something positive about him (not the topic/situation/issue) and thats it.. this is also supportive as you want to be...
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Huh...thanks for the info!
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I don't know what he did to make her pull away, but he is really good at manipulating her and twisting shite, but I'm not sure at all, if he did it in that particular instance. He's a Gemini in case you were wondering, but he is known for blowing things out of proportion.

As far when I ran into that somewhat situation. I was told the dark stuff...the stuff that truly bothers him, and wrecks his soul. He said he didn't regret telling me, then got pretty quiet the next days afterward. I get why...that has to be draining telling it, and I can tell that he was reliving it, while stating it. (I'm not going to say what he told me). When I did text him, it took him a while to respond, and when he did he was short. He wasn't rude, but was pretty damn straight to the point.

I understood where he was coming from and wanted to show him I was there for him, but I didn't want to seem bothersome, but I also didn't want to just disappear. It is a bit of a double edge sword on how to proceed.

Me being a Pisces... it is kind of *hard* to shock me or make me run for the hills. I'm very understanding and not judgmental at all.
personally I do not care for manipulation and/or twisting shite and blowing drama all over the place but we are all different - I'd stay clear of him too if that was me ... if I'm reading you right ...
If you're talking about the Gemini that is my daughter's boyfriend who does that manipulation bullcrap. I keep telling her to leave him alone, but alas she is a bull. She will figure it out in due time.
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yes and yes she will - drives us bananas because it's totally unnecessary and not real -
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I don't know what he did to make her pull away, but he is really good at manipulating her and twisting shite, but I'm not sure at all, if he did it in that particular instance. He's a Gemini in case you were wondering, but he is known for blowing things out of proportion.

As far when I ran into that somewhat situation. I was told the dark stuff...the stuff that truly bothers him, and wrecks his soul. He said he didn't regret telling me, then got pretty quiet the next days afterward. I get why...that has to be draining telling it, and I can tell that he was reliving it, while stating it. (I'm not going to say what he told me). When I did text him, it took him a while to respond, and when he did he was short. He wasn't rude, but was pretty damn straight to the point.

I understood where he was coming from and wanted to show him I was there for him, but I didn't want to seem bothersome, but I also didn't want to just disappear. It is a bit of a double edge sword on how to proceed.

Me being a Pisces... it is kind of *hard* to shock me or make me run for the hills. I'm very understanding and not judgmental at all.
personally I do not care for manipulation and/or twisting shite and blowing drama all over the place but we are all different - I'd stay clear of him too if that was me ... if I'm reading you right ...
If you're talking about the Gemini that is my daughter's boyfriend who does that manipulation bullcrap. I keep telling her to leave him alone, but alas she is a bull. She will figure it out in due time.
yes and yes she will - drives us bananas because it's totally unnecessary and not real -
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Yep, I totally agree. She is always second guessing herself and beating herself up that she isn't a good girlfriend. He will tell her that it's okay for her to go somewhere (which pisses me off. She doesn't need his permission to go out.) and then change his mind and get on her for not being there for him because she is out and about.

He's not a horrible guys, but that shite is horrible. I don't think they are a good fit, but from what I hear Gem's and Taurus are attracted to each other like no one's business.
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But continue to show them you are stable (not scared away by it), reliable (they can come talk to you when needed), and caring/nonjudgmental and they will continue to share...and yes share back.


@Tbird,
Something tells me that Taurus' boyfriend did NONE OF THE ABOVE when she decided to be emotionally vulnerable with him.

@Jane84,
I think we should make you an Honorary Bull.
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Aww thank you @TaurusBull1977 I will say my favorite Aunt is a Taurus, I have a one male best friend who calls me weekly who is one and a female one who calls me daily and tells me everything she is feeling and why, a favorite cousin who is one. But I also have an ex Taurus husband who is one. It was 13 years of bliss and 2 years of a horrible ending to which we both wished it had gone down differently. We have since then been able to talk it out and let things go. He's moving on and I have. But he and I know we truly understood how each other worked. He taught me a lot and so did I. So I've come to understand quite a bit about the inner mindset of a Taurus. And I still hold my Taurus friends dear to my heart.
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But continue to show them you are stable (not scared away by it), reliable (they can come talk to you when needed), and caring/nonjudgmental and they will continue to share...and yes share back.


@Tbird,
Something tells me that Taurus' boyfriend did NONE OF THE ABOVE when she decided to be emotionally vulnerable with him.

@Jane84,
I think we should make you an Honorary Bull.
Aww thank you @TaurusBull1977 I will say my favorite Aunt is a Taurus, I have a one male best friend who calls me weekly who is one and a female one who calls me daily and tells me everything she is feeling and why, a favorite cousin who is one. But I also have an ex Taurus husband who is one. It was 13 years of bliss and 2 years of a horrible ending to which we both wished it had gone down differently. We have since then been able to talk it out and let things go. He's moving on and I have. But he and I know we truly understood how each other worked. He taught me a lot and so did I. So I've come to understand quite a bit about the inner mindset of a Taurus. And I still hold my Taurus friends dear to my heart.
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i wonder about your placements.... moon mercury venus mars.. im sorry that happened but seems its for the better
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But continue to show them you are stable (not scared away by it), reliable (they can come talk to you when needed), and caring/nonjudgmental and they will continue to share...and yes share back.


@Tbird,
Something tells me that Taurus' boyfriend did NONE OF THE ABOVE when she decided to be emotionally vulnerable with him.

@Jane84,
I think we should make you an Honorary Bull.
Aww thank you @TaurusBull1977 I will say my favorite Aunt is a Taurus, I have a one male best friend who calls me weekly who is one and a female one who calls me daily and tells me everything she is feeling and why, a favorite cousin who is one. But I also have an ex Taurus husband who is one. It was 13 years of bliss and 2 years of a horrible ending to which we both wished it had gone down differently. We have since then been able to talk it out and let things go. He's moving on and I have. But he and I know we truly understood how each other worked. He taught me a lot and so did I. So I've come to understand quite a bit about the inner mindset of a Taurus. And I still hold my Taurus friends dear to my heart.
i wonder about your placements.... moon mercury venus mars.. im sorry that happened but seems its for the better
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Libra Moon, Virgo Mercury, Scorpio Venus, Sagittarius Mars 🙂

That's ok. Yes, I agree.