10 Capricorn Man Red Flags (Learn To Spot Them)

It’s common for Capricorn men to be emotionally detached and for them to take a while to open up.

These traits might not be red flags when you first meet a Capricorn man, but they will be if they continue to be a problem later in your relationship. Other traits, like cynicism, can be red flags right away.

A Capricorn man who is too demanding and stubborn right off the bat might not be the person for you. It is also a red flag if he constantly ignores you for work.

1. He Won’t Open Up

A Capricorn man having difficulty opening up early in a relationship isn’t necessarily a bad sign. If he refuses to open up or doesn’t open up after months of dating, that can be a red flag.

Will a Capricorn man lead you on? Many won’t, but it’s not impossible. One sign he might not be interested in you is that he’ll refuse to open up, even after you’ve known each other for a while.

If a Capricorn man is suddenly distant and won’t open up even when he did before, that might be a sign something is wrong. It won’t necessarily be a red flag, but it can be if the behavior continues.

If a Capricorn man disappears after intimacy and won’t open up about why that can also be a red flag. He may just be using you. He would at least try to explain his actions if he wasn’t.

This one weird trick is the only way to attract a Capricorn man. →

2. He’s A Pessimist

Unfortunately, it’s common for Capricorn men to be pessimistic. They sometimes have difficulty seeing the silver lining in situations and may give in to their negative emotions when things go wrong.

Many Capricorns will try not to let their pessimism get the best of them. They might keep it to themselves or attempt to lighten up and see the best in people and situations they find themselves in.

A Capricorn man who can’t control his pessimism or is always trying to bring you down is not someone you want to be around, though.

It’s a red flag if your Capricorn man always thinks things will go wrong. If you’re excited about a new job, he might drag you down by discussing all the things that could go wrong.

A Capricorn man who is entirely pessimistic will likely think your relationship will inevitably end. He might not put effort into it because he doesn’t see the point.

3. He’s Cynical

Some Capricorn men can be incredibly cynical. If your Capricorn man lets his cynicism get the best of him, that can be a red flag.

Cynical Capricorn men don’t trust anyone. They might believe that nobody is ever sincere or think that people generally lack integrity.

You won’t be able to prove to your Capricorn man that you can be loyal and devoted if he’s too cynical. He’ll keep himself closed off because he won’t be able to trust you at all.

Your relationship will go nowhere if your Capricorn man always thinks the worst of you. He might also be cynical about the people in your life and believe bad things about them.

Even if he trusts you, it can be a bad sign if he thinks your friends and family are beneath him.

Use these secrets to make your Capricorn man love you (they work like magic) →

4. He’s Workaholic

Capricorn men are hard-working. They value their careers, and they want to be successful in life. When they start a relationship, though, they will try to prioritize that relationship.

One of the signs a Capricorn man isn’t interested in you or that he is losing interest is that he’ll constantly focus on work and never focus on you. If he misses important events like birthdays or cancels plans to work, that’s a red flag.

Capricorn men who love their partners will make time for them. If they are genuinely busy, they’ll still reach out and do their best to maintain their relationship.

Walking away from a Capricorn man might be the best thing for you if he’s always putting work first. If he can never prioritize or make time for you, the relationship is not worth it.

5. He’s Resentful

Some Capricorn men have been hurt or had bad experiences, and they can sometimes allow this to make them resentful of their situation.

A Capricorn man who is bitter or always believes that he’s being mistreated will be challenging to maintain a relationship with. He might become resentful towards you if you don’t meet his expectations.

If a Capricorn man is still resentful toward an ex who wronged him, that may bleed into your relationship. It’s a red flag if he’s always complaining about a former partner, especially if it’s been years since they broke up.

It’s also a red flag if your Capricorn man acts resentful toward you for minor mistakes. If he can’t forgive you and constantly reminds you of those mistakes, it’s time to move on.

Is your Capricorn man not communicating with you? Here's the trick to reel your Capricorn back in. →

6. He’s Suspicious

If your Capricorn man is confusing you or telling you half-truths, it might be because he’s suspicious of you and your intentions. This can be a red flag if you’ve never given him any reason to be suspicious.

Sometimes, Capricorn men can become overly suspicious of the people around them. They will refuse to open up or reveal their true personalities because they do not trust people.

A Capricorn man might accuse you of doing things you haven’t done, such as cheating or flirting with other men. If he refuses to believe you, even when given evidence of your innocence, that is a red flag.

A Capricorn man won’t necessarily trust you right away. You need to earn his trust. If he’s overly suspicious of you and refuses to trust you, move on.

7. He’s Incredibly Stubborn

Being stubborn is a common Capricorn man trait. Occasionally being stubborn might not be a red flag, but it can be.

Some Capricorn men are completely unmoving and will not listen to the opinions of others. They believe they know best and will stick their feet in even if it’s evident to everyone else that they’re wrong!

When a Capricorn man respects you, he’ll try to compromise. He might have specific values he can’t compromise on, but he won’t be too stubborn about the small stuff.

If your Capricorn man won’t listen to you and always thinks he’s right, that’s a red flag. Your relationship will always struggle if he can’t get over this trait.

The simple secrets you can use to seduce and keep your Capricorn man (they work like magic) →

8. He’s Demanding

Is a Capricorn man controlling? Many try not to be. If your Capricorn man is demanding and tries to control you, that is a red flag.

Most Capricorn men just want to control themselves and their own lives. Sometimes, their attempt to control everything around them can make them demanding and cause them to control others, though.

If your Capricorn always tells you what to do and won’t take no for an answer, that’s a red flag. If he demands that you wear certain things on dates or tells you to behave in a specific way, you might want to get away from him.

A Capricorn man should listen to your opinion and respect your ability to decide for yourself. That is a red flag if he always insists on making every decision.

9. He’s Emotionally Detached

Many Capricorn men are emotionally distant. This might not be a red flag by itself, especially when you first meet a Capricorn man.

Capricorn men have a difficult time expressing themselves, but they will try. If a Capricorn man wants a serious relationship, he’ll try to let his partner in and talk to them about his feelings.

A Capricorn man should be less detached as you get to know him. If you two are in a serious relationship, he should at least try to express his emotions to you openly. He shouldn’t remain emotionally detached forever.

One of the signs a Capricorn man is playing you is that he’ll remain entirely emotionally detached even after you’ve been together for a while. He’d at least try to open up if he cared about you!

This is the #1 mistake women make with a Capricorn man... →

10. He’s Uptight

Uptight people tend to be overly anxious about everything and may get angry when things don’t go their way or people don’t act the way they expect them to.

Some Capricorn men are incredibly uptight. They like to do things a particular way and can become irritated when others don’t do things the same way.

This is a red flag, especially if your Capricorn man always expects you to follow his lead and do everything the way he wants. If he always gets mad at you for expressing yourself or doing things your way, that’s a red flag.

Not all Capricorn men are uptight. Many are perfectly happy to let others do things their way. If yours isn’t, though, that is a bad sign.