What is The Weakness of Cancer Men?

Fortunately, none of those negative qualities apply to the typical Cancer man, but his sign still has its fair share of weaknesses.

So, how can you use astrology to know which less than desirable qualities you should watch out for in your Cancer guy?

By learning more about the common Cancer zodiac sign traits, you can get a better sense of what his weaknesses are.

Insecurity

Cancer is one of the most insecure of all the zodiac signs, meaning a Cancer guy requires constant reassurance from his romantic partner.

If you are dating a Cancer man, you must be his biggest cheerleader. He needs you to build him up when he is feeling down about himself.

In return, you couldn’t ask for a more supportive partner than a Cancer man. He will go above and beyond to encourage you, and he expects the same in return.

When you’re with a Cancer man, don’t forget to shower him with compliments and lavish him with attention to keep him feeling secure and content.

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Jealousy

Thanks to their innate insecurity, Cancer is perhaps one of the most jealous of all the zodiac signs.

A Cancer man in love can be quite possessive, and he gets pouty and sulky when his partner talks to other men.

Some signs like a little jealousy in their relationships to spice things up, but Cancers do not have a taste for this particular spice.

Don’t ever flirt with another guy in front of your Cancer man thinking it will make him cherish you more. If anything, he will become resentful and it will drive him away.

Moodiness

One of the typical Cancer traits is that they are highly emotional, a quality which has both positive and negative aspects.

On the positive side, Cancer men are very sensitive to the emotions of others and try hard not to hurt anyone’s feelings.

They also like to talk about and analyze feelings, so if you’re in a relationship with a Cancer man, you don’t have to worry about him being emotionally unaware.

On the negative side, Cancer men feel all of their emotions deeply, including unpleasant emotions like anger or sadness.

Their emotions are also volatile and can change quickly, leaving the people around them racing to catch up with their mood swings.

You can expect him to swing wildly between emotions, so don’t be surprised when he is weeping one moment and then laughing the next.

A Cancer man can be moody and temperamental, so try to stay out of his way when he’s in a bad mood or, better yet, try to make him feel better.

If you can laugh off his bad moods or help cheer him up, you will prove yourself invaluable to a Cancer man.

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Sneakiness

Cancer might be the best horoscope sign to tell a secret because if anyone knows how to hide something, it’s a Cancer man.

Every zodiac sign correlates with a planet or heavenly body that reveals something about that sign’s personality. The heavenly body that rules Cancer is the moon.

Just as the moon remains partially hidden in the shadows most of the time, a Cancer man also knows how to conceal what he doesn’t want others to know.

On the one hand, you can tell him any secret and trust that he will guard it like a vault. On the other hand, a Cancer is great at lying and sneaking around because he’s so adept at keeping secrets.

If a Cancer man doesn’t want you to know something, you will never find out. Although you can trust him with your secrets, make sure you can trust him with your heart, as well.

Guardedness

Each of the twelve signs of the zodiac has a unique symbol that encapsulates the distinct personality traits of that sign. The symbol for Cancer is a crab.

Ocean crabs carry their protective hard shells on their back at all times. They always have access to shelter to keep them safe.

Just as a crab guards itself with a defensive shell, a Cancer man wears a suit of armor around his heart.

Cancers are so sensitive that they have a hard time letting anyone get close to them. They are so afraid of getting their hearts broken that they may come across as cold and aloof.

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Needy

If you crave independence and can’t stand having a clingy partner, then you should avoid dating Cancers because they are perhaps the neediest of all the star signs.

When he is in love, a Cancer man wants to be with his mate at all times. If he had his way, he would never leave your side.

Cancers need constant attention and affection to feel satisfied in a relationship, and they would almost always rather be with their partner than alone or with anyone else.

If you make plans without him or tell him you need some time alone, he might get offended or feel unloved.

When you date a Cancer man, be prepared to have a constant companion because he will stick to you like glue.

Pessimistic

When it comes to how they view life, Cancers tend to see the glass as half-empty. He can’t help it though, it’s in his sign’s nature.

Each zodiac sign correlates with one of the four natural elements: air, fire, earth, or water. Cancer is a water sign.

Water and earth signs tend to be more negative and have a pessimistic worldview, while fire and air signs are generally more positive and upbeat.

If you’re also a pessimist, then having a pessimistic partner could make the dark cloud over you even stormier. If you’re an optimist, you may feel like your Cancer guy is always bringing you down.

But if you know that you’re dating a pessimist, you can do your best to balance his negative nature in the relationship.

Don’t let your Cancer man’s pessimism get you down. Show him the bright side of life and help him see the silver lining on any situation.

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Passive-Aggressive

Those born under the Cancer zodiac sign tend to be non-confrontational. They hate arguments and avoid standing up to other people.

They are also highly intuitive and can sense other people’s emotions. Unfortunately, they often don’t realize that this is an unusual gift and they expect others to psychically know how they are feeling, too.

The combination of strong intuition and a desire to avoid conflict makes Cancers very passive-aggressive.

If something is bothering your Cancer man, instead of telling you what’s wrong he will pout and sulk. He thinks you should know how he is feeling without having to tell you.

Don’t expect a Cancer guy to spell out his mood to you. He’s more than comfortable talking about feelings, but he expects you to understand him well enough that he shouldn’t have to explain himself.

Complacent

Each zodiac sign has a unique placement on the zodiac wheel known as the “house” where that sign lives.

The horoscope sign Cancer is in the fourth house of the zodiac, the house of home and family.

Cancers love nothing more than being in their own homes surrounded by their relatives and loved ones.

Cancers strive for comfort and security, which can make them complacent once they achieve these goals.

Once a Cancer is happily settled, whether it’s at his job, with a partner, or in his home, he might lose his ambition and quit striving for more.

Luckily, with a little nudge in the right direction, you should easily be able to motivate him to reach for the stars.

Each sign of the zodiac has one of three modalities, which describes a particular aspect of that sign’s personality.

Cancer is a cardinal modality sign, which means Cancers like to initiate, create, and innovate. They are innately dynamic and unafraid of change.

If you have a Cancer partner, you might have to push him to expand his horizons. It’s not that he’s lazy or afraid, he’s just happy where he is and doesn’t see a need to advance.

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High Expectations

A Cancer man has high standards for everyone around him. From his coworkers to his romantic partner, if you’re in his life, he has high expectations for you.

Because a Cancer guy is so loving, protective, and generous with the people he loves, he expects the same treatment from them. He can become resentful and bitter if he feels unappreciated.

The problem is that a Cancer man gives so much without ever being asked and then is disappointed when he doesn’t receive the same in return.

It can be exhausting trying to live up to a Cancer man’s expectations. If you’re unprepared to reciprocate his generosity in every way, then you shouldn’t seek out a relationship with a Cancer man.