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What Happens When a Capricorn Man is Upset?

Updated January 22, 2025

A Capricorn man upset with you will try to avoid showing it. He’ll try to focus on work and business.

When he can’t ignore it anymore, he’ll start to show you he’s upset by shutting down or avoiding you.

When a Capricorn man kisses you, he may be able to suppress his feelings if he’s upset. Yet if he’s very upset with you, he’ll kiss you in a curt and distant way.

What attracts a Capricorn man? He’s drawn to women who are solid, independent, loyal, honest and who can address a problem when they are faced with it.

If you show him you’re assertive and open to feedback, he’ll be more likely to speak up when he’s upset. Otherwise, he’ll try to suppress his feelings.

He’ll Keep Quiet

If you want to know how a Capricorn man expresses his love, he’s practical and down to earth. He’s not one to complain. In fact, a Capricorn man will work tirelessly to make you happy. Yet if he’s upset, he may keep it to himself.

He doesn’t understand the importance of processing feelings. For a Capricorn man, if you can’t do something to solve the problem, it’s not worth taking the time to talk about it. If you’re wondering how to make a Capricorn man obsessed with you, keep yourself level and balanced.

Capricorn man falling in love signs include his willingness to do things for you or be of service to you. If you start to take advantage of him, he may not speak up at first. If he offers an inch and you take a mile, he’ll keep his anger to himself at first.

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He’ll Work More

A Capricorn man in love will do all he can to make you happy. But a Capricorn man upset will do all he can to make his boss happy. He usually works long hours, but if he suddenly spends every waking moment at the office, or even spends the night there, it’s a sure sign he’s upset.

Capricorn men will hide in their work when they are upset about a situation. If he’s mad at you or hurt by something you’ve done, he’ll bury himself in work and you may not see or hear from him for days on end.

A Capricorn man’s personality can be hard to understand at first. Even when he’s in love, he’s not the best communicator. He avoids dealing with feelings. In addition to this, he’ll avoid facing whatever has upset him. He’ll pretend nothing is wrong and focus instead on his work.

He’ll Ignore You

Dating a Capricorn man long distance is challenging. His personality can be distant even when he lives in the same home as you. When a Capricorn man is upset, he’ll become even more distant. It may seem like his normal behavior, until time goes by and you realize he’s ignoring you.

If a Capricorn man doesn’t respond to your texts or calls, give him some additional time. If weeks go by and he still doesn’t reply to you, it’s a sign he’s upset with you. It can be hard to tell if he’s ignoring you because he can be slow to respond even when nothing is wrong.

When a Capricorn man is upset with you, he may decide it’s not worth the drama of a confrontation. He’ll shut down and ignore you because it is easier than dealing with nuances involved in sorting out a conflict. Capricorn men can be concrete thinkers and processing a problem can be hard for them.

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He’ll Act Casual

A Capricorn man’s first kiss can take months. He is slow moving in relationships. When a Capricorn man is upset with you, he’ll act casual. He will suddenly cool off and act like the two of you are just friends. This doesn’t mean it’s over. It just means he’s stepping back.

He does this based on a desire for security. He’ll play it cool. You may not know if he loves you at first. He will try to act like he’s not emotionally invested in the relationship. This may set off red flags for you.

It’s best not to panic. Give him some time and don’t pressure him. After a few weeks have gone by, try to gradually plant the seeds by pointing out your observations. Don’t accuse him of being cold or distant. Instead, point out actual changes to behavior that you’ve noticed.

He’ll Become Cold

When you see signs a Capricorn man is interested in you, it can come as a surprise when he’s suddenly cold and distant. This can be a sign that he is upset with you. A Capricorn man who is upset with you will shut down more than usual.

Capricorn men are complicated enough because they prefer to avoid talking about feelings. Yet when a Capricorn man is upset, he will become more distant. You may interpret his behavior as a sign that he doesn’t like you. Yet this is not the case.

You may actually be able to feel the tension or it may seem the temperature in the room dropped. This is because a Capricorn man will have no problem turning off his sentimental, vulnerable side if he senses even a hint of a problem. He’s self-protective and far more sensitive than he lets on.

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He’ll Avoid Emotions

Capricorn men always avoid talking about emotions. When he’s upset, this will be even more dramatic and noticeable. The worst thing you can do is to ask him to open up about how he’s feeling when it seems he’s upset. This is a double-edged sword for a Capricorn man.

When he is upset with you, he’ll avoid telling you how he’s feeling. Rather than trying to delve into his emotions, it is best to try to talk about what he thinks or what is on his mind. If you address the issue like a problem to be solved, he’ll be more receptive.

If a Capricorn man is upset, he won’t talk about the emotional impact of whatever has happened. If he’s angry at you or sad or offended, his reaction will largely be the same. He’ll just avoid dealing with the issue.

He’ll Change the Subject

Sometimes a Capricorn man will explain candidly what he’s upset about. But most of the time, he’ll avoid the topic. He may change the subject when you bring up certain conversations. If he repeatedly avoids a topic, it’s a sore spot for him.

Rather than digging deeper, it’s best to pay attention to his reaction and back down when it’s obvious there are certain things he doesn’t want to talk about. Once you’ve given him some space, try to bring up the subject as gently as possible, but only if it is necessary.

A Capricorn man will likely change the subject to avoid dealing with uncomfortable feelings. He believes that if you avoid something, it will eventually go away. If a problem can’t be avoided, he will still try to side-step dealing with it.

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He’ll Get Angry

A Capricorn man will get angry if he feels he has been pushed too far. He will use anger to hide his vulnerability. He may actually be feeling sad, disappointed, jealous or hurt but when he finally expresses a specific emotion, it will more likely be anger.

A Capricorn man may try to avoid this at first. He will try to suppress his anger to avoid conflict altogether. He doesn’t like any kind of confrontation. Yet if he feels pressured to respond to questions about why he’s upset or if he sees an issue repeating, he’ll get angry.

This is unfair in some ways because those around him can’t address what has upset him if he doesn’t communicate clearly. Yet he doesn’t usually understand how he sets himself up to be repeatedly upset or hurt by not being assertive in the first place.

He’ll Become Defensive

When a Capricorn man is upset, particularly if he feels his time is being wasted, he’ll become defensive. He will push back harder than you may expect. If it seems he’s over-reacting it could be a sign that he’s deeply upset.

Ideally, it would be better for him to outright explain what he’s upset about. Yet doing so will make him feel too vulnerable and this is why he usually shuts down and eventually becomes defensive. A Capricorn man who has become defensive usually is calling for help in his own way.

Rather than trying to rationalize with him or talking him out of his anger, it’s best to notice what he seems to be protective over. It could be his time, his family, his reputation and so forth. Try to demonstrate to him that you are not a threat.

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He’ll Get Even

Capricorn men aren’t usually vengeful. Yet if he feels pushed too far, he may be upset to the point of being triggered to compete with you. This is particularly true if he’s trying to save face. If he decides to get even, he won’t do so in a sloppy, angry, dramatic way.

He’ll use his career and finances as a method to get even. He’ll try to get even by following the adage about success being the best revenge. He’ll get even by beating you to the promotion, by out-earning you or outmaneuvering you in some strategic way.

He’ll try to use money and social status to feel vindicated if he’s been hurt or if he’s upset. He’ll try to get back at you by keeping his composure. He’ll patiently spend years getting even by attaining some kind of status or leverage that he believes restores his power and sense of security.

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