How Taurus' deal with Trauma/Grief

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I hit it off with my Taurus slow early December, and we have been rocking since then. As stubborn, bull headed and slow moving as they are, we recently committed to one another, and began discussing what the future would look like for us before tragedy hit. At the beginning of the year, he lost two close friends (one who he watched die in from of him). That would take its toll on anyone, but he is already not the most emotional person, so he would distance himself when heavily burdened. With Taurus I find that you have to listen and watch their non-verbal communication just as much as they verbal communication. During his times of sorrow I noticed that he would distance himself from me, but gravitate towards close friends. He already expressed his underlining trust issues, so I had to dig deep and not take it personal (so hard for the Scorpio in me). All that seemed to settle and we were getting back on track, then tragedy hit again. His mother with hospitalized for pneumonia, and they later discovered that she was a victim of the pandemic, and she passed away this week. He has been quarantined, and I am unable to just run to him because I do live in the home with an elderly parent with diabetes and they are high risk. I cannot imagine losing someone who was your backbone, and so unexpectedly– and to make it worse, you can’t even run to the people who you need the most. I try to reach out by text/phone call every few hours, just so he knows I am here, but to no avail. I see him corresponding with friends on FB, and he has been allowing some friends to be there, but he hasn’t responded to me; do you think he resents me for not showing up regardless everything going on, or should I just give him more time? And should I continue to reach out even if there is no reply like I have been doing? It’s just eating me up because I want to be there so badly and my heart breaks in a million pieces every second😢 . Thanks in advances, guys. P.S. - My bad for the typos, my mind has just been running miles per minute.
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Fuck that’s rough stuff. I’m sorry for your situation. If you trust him, trust that he loves you and that what he is doing is to get better as a partner. I was bad with grief until probably 30... like really bad with dealing with it. But I’m finally to a point where I can even help other people through theirs. Grief is different person to person but my suggestions are: keep yourself available when he needs you, and he will whether he says it or not. Trust him and don’t bring more drama and chaos to his life than he is already feeling. He probably gravitates to friends right now bc they are light and easy, a good distraction. So try to give him the space he needs bc it’s always nice to miss someone. Keep steady contact and even if he doesn’t respond, he will appreciate it. Just keeping improving on yourself while he tries to do that same. We aren’t awesome with sudden change and losing loved ones is always very hard. Just knowing you are there for him, loving him through this, will mean the world to him. Make surprise visits if you haven’t seen him in a while—I know you can’t easily do this in quarantine but you can try to FaceTime each other or something like that regularly. Don’t take anything too personal from him because he’s probably going to be more selfish and self-centered right now to try and heal. You might even give him a gift to remember you by or to give him inspiration. Positivity and patience are your best friends right now. I know it’s hard but if there’s anything I believe in completely, it’s the lasting love of this combination. Release the idea of control—the only thing you can truly control is yourself. If he has already gotten that concept, he may have an easier time getting over this.
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Posted by Phantum

I'd give him more of a break on communication than normal and keep reaching out regularly, but not constantly. He needs to feel supported, not pressured. I really can't tell you how long I'd give something like that. Grief is hard.


Grief is so hard. I can definitely handle that. Regardless of if he responds or not, I just want him to know I am here whenever he needs me. thank you so much for the advice

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He needs time to grieve. That's only natural.

Send him a care package in the post to show you care and he's not alone (although physically he is alone atm).

And if his mood improves and he starts communicating regularly theres no reason why you can't continue dating, but digitally.

You can facetime and cook together and then sit and eat together.

We are doing fancy dress/dinner on skype with some friends once every weekend until we can leave the house again. I feel bad for some of them cause they live alone in tiny studios. Very isolating.

I have a gem sun and gem moon in the house. Its actually the opposite of too lonely, starting to feel crowded in here lol.
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Posted by AbbyNormal

Fuck that’s rough stuff. I’m sorry for your situation. If you trust him, trust that he loves you and that what he is doing is to get better as a partner. I was bad with grief until probably 30... like really bad with dealing with it. But I’m finally to a point where I can even help other people through theirs. Grief is different person to person but my suggestions are: keep yourself available when he needs you, and he will whether he says it or not. Trust him and don’t bring more drama and chaos to his life than he is already feeling. He probably gravitates to friends right now bc they are light and easy, a good distraction. So try to give him the space he needs bc it’s always nice to miss someone. Keep steady contact and even if he doesn’t respond, he will appreciate it. Just keeping improving on yourself while he tries to do that same. We aren’t awesome with sudden change and losing loved ones is always very hard. Just knowing you are there for him, loving him through this, will mean the world to him. Make surprise visits if you haven’t seen him in a while—I know you can’t easily do this in quarantine but you can try to FaceTime each other or something like that regularly. Don’t take anything too personal from him because he’s probably going to be more selfish and self-centered right now to try and heal. You might even give him a gift to remember you by or to give him inspiration. Positivity and patience are your best friends right now. I know it’s hard but if there’s anything I believe in completely, it’s the lasting love of this combination. Release the idea of control—the only thing you can truly control is yourself. If he has already gotten that concept, he may have an easier time getting over this.


Wow, thank you. I really appreciate your insight. You hit so many points, especially the part about me releasing control. I just want to get in an make everything better, but that’s not even realistic. I will continue engaging. I know when he’s stressed he forgets to eat, so I sent him a cash app with a message and finally got a response. So he is there... And I do trust him, and I just have to remember he doesn’t process like me. I had a hard time with the friends thing at first, but you are so right about them being a distraction. Again, thank you so much for the advice. It really helped 🙏🏽💙
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Posted by AbbyNormal

Fuck that’s rough stuff. I’m sorry for your situation. If you trust him, trust that he loves you and that what he is doing is to get better as a partner. I was bad with grief until probably 30... like really bad with dealing with it. But I’m finally to a point where I can even help other people through theirs. Grief is different person to person but my suggestions are: keep yourself available when he needs you, and he will whether he says it or not. Trust him and don’t bring more drama and chaos to his life than he is already feeling. He probably gravitates to friends right now bc they are light and easy, a good distraction. So try to give him the space he needs bc it’s always nice to miss someone. Keep steady contact and even if he doesn’t respond, he will appreciate it. Just keeping improving on yourself while he tries to do that same. We aren’t awesome with sudden change and losing loved ones is always very hard. Just knowing you are there for him, loving him through this, will mean the world to him. Make surprise visits if you haven’t seen him in a while—I know you can’t easily do this in quarantine but you can try to FaceTime each other or something like that regularly. Don’t take anything too personal from him because he’s probably going to be more selfish and self-centered right now to try and heal. You might even give him a gift to remember you by or to give him inspiration. Positivity and patience are your best friends right now. I know it’s hard but if there’s anything I believe in completely, it’s the lasting love of this combination. Release the idea of control—the only thing you can truly control is yourself. If he has already gotten that concept, he may have an easier time getting over this.

This is solid advice.

OP - my heart goes out to you, too. I can only imagine how you feel - wanting to help but not being able to.

Like AbbyNormal said, try to let go of that need to want to control (to protect him) the situation and don’t take his behavior towards you, personal (it will hurt, but try to understand that he deals with pain opposite of water signs).

Take care
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Aww thank you, I really appreciate your kindness. This relationship was already teaching me a lot about me, and the #1 thing was relinquishing control. I’ve really been praying for patience, and peace bc I tend to overthink, but this definitely helps. It definitely hurts tho, but weeping only endures but so long, right?? ❤️
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I think I’d probably not want to talk to those closest to me because it would make everything even more overwhelming. Casual things on FB are a distraction.

Talking to someone about my feelings would be incredibly difficult.

He will reach back out when he’s ready.

I’m not a Taurus but I have some.


I think you are absolutely right. I know he is trying to brace himself and a break down is not what he needs right now. He still has a long way to go with planning, arrangements, and just life after. Taurus’ are serious about their comfort zone, and his whole world just changed over night. I just don’t want him to think he is alone. I’m confident he will come back when he is ready as well. Thank you for the sound advice 💞
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I think I’d probably not want to talk to those closest to me because it would make everything even more overwhelming. Casual things on FB are a distraction.

Talking to someone about my feelings would be incredibly difficult.

He will reach back out when he’s ready.

I’m not a Taurus but I have some.

I had a lot of grief last year (a couple deaths of family very close to me). And I have to admit, I behaved the same; more distance from loved ones and started posting more on DXP(people I didn’t know... even FB was too close) to distract myself and to avoid more conflict.

People are so sensitive when grieving... that unfortunately some react very badly and create more drama. I had to focus on a lot of legal aftermath (inheritance, lawyers, trust, property)... that I didn’t make time for the emotions of those around me.

Sometimes I let it sink in... and still cry like a baby, missing my loved ones that past away.
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Wow, I’m sorry to hear that. I will definitely respect his need for space and time to process however he needs to. It’s difficult bc I want to be there through it all, but I smile knowing that he knows I love him, because I do. And I know he loves me. I will just be ready to be there whenever he needs me. Thank you, and prayers up to you and yours as well 💙🙏🏽
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Posted by LadyNeptune

He needs time to grieve. That's only natural.

Send him a care package in the post to show you care and he's not alone (although physically he is alone atm).

And if his mood improves and he starts communicating regularly theres no reason why you can't continue dating, but digitally.

You can facetime and cook together and then sit and eat together.

We are doing fancy dress/dinner on skype with some friends once every weekend until we can leave the house again. I feel bad for some of them cause they live alone in tiny studios. Very isolating.

I have a gem sun and gem moon in the house. Its actually the opposite of too lonely, starting to feel crowded in here lol.


Aww how cute! I will definitely use these ideas when he’s up for it again. 🥰
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Posted by LittleStar

I think I’d probably not want to talk to those closest to me because it would make everything even more overwhelming. Casual things on FB are a distraction.

Talking to someone about my feelings would be incredibly difficult.

He will reach back out when he’s ready.

I’m not a Taurus but I have some.

I had a lot of grief last year (a couple deaths of family very close to me). And I have to admit, I behaved the same; more distance from loved ones and started posting more on DXP(people I didn’t know... even FB was too close) to distract myself and to avoid more conflict.

People are so sensitive when grieving... that unfortunately some react very badly and create more drama. I had to focus on a lot of legal aftermath (inheritance, lawyers, trust, property)... that I didn’t make time for the emotions of those around me.

Sometimes I let it sink in... and still cry like a baby, missing my loved ones that past away.

Wow, I’m sorry to hear that. I will definitely respect his need for space and time to process however he needs to. It’s difficult bc I want to be there through it all, but I smile knowing that he knows I love him, because I do. And I know he loves me. I will just be ready to be there whenever he needs me. Thank you, and prayers up to you and yours as well 💙🙏🏽

Thanks, it’s ok... time heals 🙂

Yes! That is the bottom line and something you must never forget. You know he loves you and he knows you love him. That in itself will be the driving force that keeps you two going!
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💖💖💖💖💖 thank you, boo!
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Coming from some one who lost his best friend and the love of my life a mont later. I’m not 100% because I don’t know the strength of your bond. But I’m pretty damn sure. He is actually worried that he’ll fall apart when he sees you because you’re the only other person that is in his heart and if he sees you or is around you. He will feel his heart and there is so much pain in there it will explode within him. Rite now he is numbing his heart as much as possible. I’m sure just looking at you or hearing your voice will take all of that numbness away and force him to feel all of this 100% all at once. So yea. Just give him the time and if things for whatever reason don’t work out. It will not be your fault in any way and there’s a huge chance you can try to start something up again in the future.
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Coming from some one who lost his best friend and the love of my life a mont later. I’m not 100% because I don’t know the strength of your bond. But I’m pretty damn sure. He is actually worried that he’ll fall apart when he sees you because you’re the only other person that is in his heart and if he sees you or is around you. He will feel his heart and there is so much pain in there it will explode within him. Rite now he is numbing his heart as much as possible. I’m sure just looking at you or hearing your voice will take all of that numbness away and force him to feel all of this 100% all at once. So yea. Just give him the time and if things for whatever reason don’t work out. It will not be your fault in any way and there’s a huge chance you can try to start something up again in the future.


Oh wow! I am so sorry to hear that. A prayer goes up to your continuous strength and healing! My heart truly goes out to you...

We've actually developed a deep/organic bond over these last few months, and I think that's what we both hold onto during this time of separation. I really appreciate the insight b/c you were so right; He called and explained to me what was happening when he is alone, and has been trying to hold it, but understands why we are unable to be with one another right now. I have come to terms with the idea that me may lash out and end things, but I am willing to give him what he needs in this time even if he releases me. But I hope you are right and he comes back to me in the future cause... 😊🤞
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Posted by NesssLeee

Coming from some one who lost his best friend and the love of my life a mont later. I’m not 100% because I don’t know the strength of your bond. But I’m pretty damn sure. He is actually worried that he’ll fall apart when he sees you because you’re the only other person that is in his heart and if he sees you or is around you. He will feel his heart and there is so much pain in there it will explode within him. Rite now he is numbing his heart as much as possible. I’m sure just looking at you or hearing your voice will take all of that numbness away and force him to feel all of this 100% all at once. So yea. Just give him the time and if things for whatever reason don’t work out. It will not be your fault in any way and there’s a huge chance you can try to start something up again in the future.


Oh wow, I am so sorry to hear that. Prayers up to you... I could not imagine. Because I know him pretty well, that is exactly what I was feeling and thinking. He has come back around a bit, but he did admit he was just isolating himself. As hard as it was to release trying to control the outcome, I just left it in God's hands. His mom would send him a scripture every morning, so I picked up where she left off and he super appreciated it. I feel in my heart and spirit it will work out for the good, every if he leaves. But I do agree, when it settles, he will be back. No lie, Im about to risk it all and go see him though lol.