Why is Capricorn Man Slow to Commit to a Relationship?

How does a Capricorn man test a woman? He doesn’t go out of his way to play games and test your reactions. Instead, he just follows his typically slow nature.

A Capricorn man is just as slow and cautious in his financial and business dealings as he is in love. It’s part of his personality to be slow to embrace any changes or new developments.

So it only stands to reason a Capricorn man is also slow to make a commitment in a relationship. This is not a reason to panic.

He’s Traditional

If a Capricorn man doesn’t initiate contact, there could be several reasons. He may have the impression you’re already in a relationship, or he may be trying to maintain professional decorum if you work together.

If a Capricorn man feels it would be inappropriate or unchivalrous to pursue you, he will stand back even if he loves you. This is because he’s traditional. If he sees a ring on your finger, he won’t approach you.

He’s also slow to commit because of his traditional values. He may wait for you to show interest before he suggests going on a date. He’ll also make sure he’s following all the “rules” of courtship, even if it slows him down.

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He’s Cautious

When a Capricorn man respects you, he’ll likely take an even slower pace, rather than rushing in to the relationship. This is confusing for a woman who loves him. If you assume a Capricorn man will move faster when he’s in love with you, you’re mistaken.

He will actually tap the brakes when he really cares about you. This is because love brings out his cautious nature. When a Capricorn man is done with you, he won’t move gradually. He’ll stop communicating with you altogether.

Being cautious and careful is his standard way of dealing with anything he cares about. It’s why he’ll wait to make any changes that could impact his work, money or stability. It’s why he will wait before opening up and becoming vulnerable, even if he’s really interested in you.

He’s Ultra-Responsible

Signs a Capricorn man is not into you can look similar to his slow progress in a relationship when he is into you. One of the things you’ll see when a Capricorn likes you but is slow to make a commitment is that he’ll act like he’s responsible for you.

This is a sign of his concern for you. It also slows him down. Capricorn men naturally feel responsible for everyone, even when this is not the case. When he starts to act like he’s responsible for you or even starts to micromanage you, he cares.

Yet this will also make him proceed with even more caution in the relationship. Every move he makes will have to be filtered through many levels in his mind before he’s willing to take an action. From texting you to asking you on a date to becoming intimate, he’ll worry about his responsibilities to you.

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He’s Cynical

Signs a Capricorn man is using you can include him only showing interest in you when there is something he can gain. Either sexually or financially, a Capricorn man who is only interested in you when he has an ulterior motive may actually be more carefree in the relationship.

If he’s slow to commit, it’s actually a good sign. It means he cares enough to not want anything to go wrong. Ironically, Capricorn men can be cynical, and this impacts their expectations in relationships. He can be so eager to prevent anything bad from happening that he ends up focusing on all the things that could go wrong.

This cynical mental filter can lead him to procrastinate when it comes to commitment. He’ll talk himself out of making the next moves, and then become discouraged. He’ll then have to talk himself back into the relationship and the cycle continues.

He’s Unemotional

A common criticism of Capricorn men is that they are emotionally cold and distant. Capricorn men don’t make decisions based on emotion. No matter how much a Capricorn man loves you, he simply won’t let his emotions dictate what he does.

While you may be hardly able to resist your Capricorn man’s charms, your passions are not likely to be matched by an aloof Capricorn man. Instead, he will remain reserved. He will become more practical in response to his emotions.

When he cares about you, he’ll try to remain logical, grounded and pragmatic. A Capricorn man is slow to commit because he can turn off his emotional response in order to keep himself focused on practical matters.

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He’s Stuck in the Past

When you see signs a Capricorn man cares for you but he isn’t stepping up to the plate and making a commitment, it can be confusing. Often, the reason a Capricorn man stalls out even when he obviously cares, is that he’s stuck in the past.

Capricorn men resist change. It can take him years to get over a past relationship or to become ready to take on the commitment of a new relationship. It’s common for a Capricorn man to fantasize about the “one that got away,” even when he could have the chance to start something new.

When a Capricorn man cares about you, he may try to give himself time to feel ready to make a serious commitment. He’ll tell you that he’s not ready for a relationship, but he wants to get to know you better. The best thing to do is be patient if you think he’s worth the wait.

He’s a Workaholic

What does a Capricorn man like in a woman? He loves a woman who shares his ambition and drive and who is patient, independent, grounded and successful. His best match is a woman who is not waiting around for him to text.

Instead, if you are busy and committed to your own work and success, a Capricorn man will feel more at ease. He’s a workaholic, and even when he’s in love with you, he will move slowly. He won’t lose himself in a relationship. He’s too focused on his career.

If he knows you support his career ambitions and have your own ambitions to pursue, he’ll still take a long time to commit. But he’ll be more likely to do so because he won’t be worried about the relationship interfering with his work.

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He’s Slow Paced

Why do Capricorns push you away? They can be slow to open up in a relationship. If a Capricorn man feels you are moving too fast or putting pressure on him to commit, he’ll shut down. Rather than continuing to explain that he needs more time, he may just walk away.

Capricorn men are all about boundaries. If a Capricorn man feels like you expect more than he can give, sooner than he can give it, he will interpret this as a violation of boundaries. He’ll become burned out in the relationship.

It’s best to be patient and try to understand that Capricorn men are slow in every area of their lives. They don’t rush in even when they feel strongly about something. Instead, they are slow, strategic and cautious.

He’s Thoughtful

Is a Capricorn man slow or not interested? His reaction could indicate either possibility. Don’t jump to conclusions. A Capricorn man is thoughtful. He understands that his role in the relationship is serious. In fact, he takes everything seriously.

If a Capricorn man is moving slowly toward commitment, it could be because he takes the relationship seriously enough to be thoughtful and meticulous. He won’t carelessly make promises he can’t fulfill.

This is actually a marker of a Capricorn man’s strengths, although when you care about him it may seem like a hindrance to the relationship. When he’s slow to commit because he’s being careful and thoughtful, it is a sign he values the relationship and is handling it with care.

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He’s Sensitive

A Capricorn man is also slow to commit for a surprising reason that many women wouldn’t guess. On the surface, he acts tough and appears to have an impenetrable exterior. But beneath it all, he’s deeply sensitive.

A Capricorn man is so reluctant to showing vulnerability because he has deeper feelings he feels he needs to protect. He’ll try to suppress these vulnerable feelings. But he is much more sensitive than he likes to let on. This is part of the reason he’s willing to risk losing you in order to take a slow path.

He would rather be cautious and slow moving in a relationship if it means he will be able to protect himself and feel secure. He will take a gradual path to commitment so that he won’t be vulnerable or make decisions that he ends up regretting.