8 Aries Man Negative Traits

Aries men make excellent romantic partners for the right person, but ultimately they are just regular human beings. Along with the adoration and excitement, there are some negative behaviors to consider.

Just as it’s impossible to have light without dark or night without day, it’s naïve to ignore the darker side of an Aries man’s personality and attitude.

Identifying and evaluating the most common negative personality traits of an Aries man is the start of a meaningful journey, moving towards a genuine understanding of who an Aries man is.

1. Stubborn

In the farmer’s field, you may see male sheep butting heads and refusing to give an inch to their opponent. This is a ram’s mindset; he is stubborn because he must win. Losing risks his status and his right to lead.

No wonder then that stubbornness is a negative trait many Aries men share. It’s possibly even the cornerstone of an Arian personality. Expect an Aries lover to fight bravely to defend his opinions, regardless.

Aries men aren’t usually stubborn just to be awkward or difficult. This negative personality trait can often be a response to potential threats. Connections to both the masculine ram and fiery planet Mars make him an over-protective companion.

It’s unlikely an Aries man will ever change. His extreme self-belief makes compromise as good as impossible; after all, he does think his way is the best and only way. This is fuelled by his ability to achieve the [almost] impossible.

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2. Competitive

It’s fair to say that being competitive is not always considered to be a bad thing. After all, without any rivalry or rewards to fuel effort, there’d be a whole lot of boring sporting events going on.

When we accept certain behaviors as ‘normal,’ why is being competitive a negative trait for Aries men? This answer to that lies in the way we expect this aspect of personality to be channeled.

Sporty people are competitive, and they pull on that inner drive to do the best they can. An Aries man will play the same sport with a level of determination and focus as you’ve never witnessed.

Exploiting a competitive drive to such extremes can produce fantastic results, but doing this cancels out mainstream achievements. At this level, the need to win has overtaken all else, and it’s the act of domination over others that provides the real reward.

3. Insecure

Aries men are known for being fun, exciting, livewires, the true life, and soul of any party. They ooze self-confidence, and an Aries man in bed isn’t shy about letting you know what he’s good at.

Yet beneath all this bluster and noise is deep-seated insecurity well hidden from others. These feelings of vulnerability means it can be tough to spot the signs an Aries man is in love with you.

If you’re in a relationship with an Aries guy, you’ll be used to his need for attention. He loves entertaining his audience and feeding off their energy. Attention, adoration, laughter; it’s all good. Except sometimes it isn’t.

Due to low self-esteem Aries emotional traits often involve jealousy. They often resent their partner’s friends and imagine scenarios where their wife or girlfriend is cheating on them. Insecurity is a damaging negative personality trait that many an Aries man in love suffers from.

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4. Quick Tempered

Everyone has memories of visiting an elderly relative who lived alone with an old, unpredictable cat for company. Those poor unsuspecting children would reach out a hand, never knowing if the creature may purr or bite.

The average Aries man isn’t much different from that moody pet. Fuelled by Mars energy, which is all about battles and shows of aggression, this negative trait is easy to spot. Thankfully this quick-tempered trait flares rather than being constant.

Sometimes an Aries man switches into quick temper mode when a random, uncontained emotion sparks it. Typical triggers include frustration and impatience, and this trait makes it hard for an Aries man to cope with change beyond their control.

There’s no doubt that being quick-tempered ranks as one of the least attractive traits in an Aries man. However, the good news is that this behavior can be tackled head-on, with support as needed.

5. Reckless

Many Aries men will admit that a generally reckless attitude to life is one of their most negative personality traits. It’s the price their families, friends, and lovers must pay for the fun and excitement Aries man generates.

Grabbing the limelight is always easier when you are comfortable riding roughshod over the general rules in place. Unfortunately Aries are the worst sign for doing this, and their reckless behavior by Aries men tends to annoy and upset others.

There are many ways an Aries male may demonstrate his reckless behavior. The most obvious is his social and emotional recklessness, when pleasing himself is always the priority. So are Aries men trustworthy? They can be, but they are also thoughtless.

It’s great that an Aries man is fun and extremely friendly, but he sometimes lacks a filter. It’s not okay to say whatever you like, wrapped up in an “honesty” label. This is the thoughtlessness that causes problems.

There’s financial recklessness, too, resulting from Aries impulsive behavior and love of living in the moment. Based on the typical Aries generous streak, this negative trait may be excused or ignored by some.

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6. Selfish

Men born under the Aries star sign inherit a shared negative personality trait – selfishness. Although this seems like a straightforward adjective, being selfish takes some effort. For this reason alone, it deserves to be mentioned on this list

Perhaps the foundations for an Aries man’s selfishness are linked to the fundamental nature of this sun sign. The fierce independence, blinkered approach to projects, low boredom threshold, and endless need for attention are all characteristics that fuel the ‘selfish’ fire.

Aries men bring plenty to a relationship, but ignoring their negative personality traits would be foolhardy. Your Aries lover is likely to cross this selfish line sometimes; your task is to decide what to do with that situation.

Never forget that an Aries man’s personality is hard-wired to compete, be better than everyone, and everything in sight. This single-minded focus can be a valuable asset, but it also enables selfish behavior.

7. Arrogant

There’s plenty to praise about the person brave enough to step up and speak out when the time is right. We can respect and admire their courage and the fact that they’ll speak their mind. However, this behavior turns toxic quickly enough when the showboating starts.

Aries are the worst sign for being arrogant, a pretty negative personality trait. Sometimes that’s deserved, and perhaps at other times, it’s misinterpreted behavior. Especially as that solid self-belief Aries men tend to have can sometimes seem more like arrogance.

When you are wired to tackle anything thrown your way, like Aries men are, there’s no space for second-guessing yourself. Perhaps it is a form of arrogance when a man squares up to all challenges thrown his way and believes in himself?

An Aries man’s ego will always risk him crossing the line between confidence and arrogance. The responsibility to be more self-aware when communication takes place is his. It’s reasonable to assume he’ll succeed at this, because achieving is what Aries men do.

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8. Restless

Aries men are always bursting with ideas, plans, and suggestions. They usually have several projects underway, with more waiting in the wings, and just a whisper of an exciting opportunity to try something new will get you 100% of an Aries man’s attention.

This all sounds pretty positive, but naturally, there’s a flipside to his thirst for new experiences. The most apparent negative personality trait you’ll probably notice in an Aries man is his restlessness.

There will be a complaint about every plus point a typical Aries man can squeeze from this aspect of his psyche. Being restless manifests itself in several ways, including a severe lack of drive and ambition.

Unless you find it impossible to see anything through, being open to new experiences and adventures is admirable. Casanova was an Aries and is an excellent example of how the sexually restless Aries male operates.