10 Scorpio Man Red Flags (Learn To Spot Them)

When you understand a Scorpio man’s red flags, you’ll know whether your Scorpio man is playing games or protecting himself. You can tell he’s deceptive or possessive, he’s immature.

When a Scorpio man misleads you or lies, beware. He isn’t ready for a relationship. He may be using you or is manipulative.

Avoid making excuses for a Scorpio man when he shows you his red flags. You’ll regret letting your guard down if you ignore his warning signs.

1. He’s Deceptive

A toxic Scorpio man can show he’s not good for you by being deceptive. Scorpio men are naturally secretive. But if you catch a Scorpio man in a lie, it’s time to reconsider your relationship.

You can’t change a Scorpio man once you see red flags. If you catch him in a lie, it is only the tip of the iceberg. A Scorpio man who deceives you is going to cause more trouble.

You can confront a Scorpio man when he deceives you, but he never admits he was wrong. He may beg for forgiveness or make excuses. But if you give him another chance after you see this red flag, your Scorpio man will lie again.

One of the signs a Scorpio man doesn’t like you anymore is when he stops being honest with you. A Scorpio man who misleads you and lies to you is showing disrespect.

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2. He’s Intentionally Vague

When a Scorpio man is intentionally vague and avoids giving you direct answers, it is a red flag. Scorpio men are naturally suspicious. They need time to warm up to you in love.

When a Scorpio man isn’t sure he can trust you, he keeps his life private. But when he is intentionally esoteric, he is hiding something. You can tell a Scorpio man is up to trouble when he refuses to answer questions.

If you confront him, you can’t make a Scorpio man open up to you. He is showing you a red flag if he doesn’t commit to plans. If a Scorpio man keeps you guessing and talks in riddles, he’s playing games with you.

When you see signs a Scorpio man has feelings for you through text, but won’t own up to it, he may be playing games with you. Scorpio men can keep you guessing.

If he is evasive and unreliable, don’t waste your time. A Scorpio man who won’t commit to plans or share his thoughts or wishes with you is not ready for a relationship.

3. He’s Passive-Aggressive

Scorpio men are notorious for being passive-aggressive when playing mind games with you. A Scorpio man is capable of being assertive.

One of the red flags you must look out for is his tendency to be passive-aggressive. You can tell a Scorpio man is not serious about you when he is passive-aggressive.

He won’t tell you he’s upset with you but drops hints. He becomes petty and sarcastic. Your Scorpio man can be resentful and drops hints about his feelings without telling you directly.

He acts wounded or jealous but refuses to talk about what is upsetting him. Your Scorpio man may resort to immature tactics to show you he is unhappy. A passive-aggressive Scorpio man is immature in a relationship.

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4. He Has Angry Fits

The only thing worse than a passive-aggressive Scorpio man is a man born under this sign with temper tantrums. When he becomes angry and rages, your Scorpio man sends a warning.

He may verbally attack and go on the defensive. He won’t listen to reason, and his anger seems to emerge from out of nowhere. He launches into a tirade and loses control of himself.

A Scorpio man who has temper tantrums is showing a significant warning sign. He can’t control his emotions and isn’t communicating his needs. Never try to solve his problems, as he will cycle through this rollercoaster.

Unlike the red flags of a Scorpio woman, a Scorpio man can be angry and agitated. An angry Scorpio woman is vengeful and discreet. A Scorpio man’s red flags include all-out tantrums.

Rejecting a Scorpio man triggers his anger. He throws a temper tantrum if he feels abandoned. If he thinks you’re rejecting him, he can become volatile.

5. He’s Possessive

Scorpio men can be intense. They become obsessed when in love and can become possessive. Although it is normal for a Scorpio man to act possessive when he likes you, if he goes to extremes, be careful.

A Scorpio man who tries to get between you and your closest friends is likely jealous and possessive. It is a red flag if he tries to alienate you from others so that you become dependent on him.

Your Scorpio man can be intense, but if he tries to control you through love-bombing or ultimatums, he is unhealthy. A Scorpio man who doesn’t respect your boundaries and autonomy will bring drama and chaos into your life.

Part of the dark side of a Scorpio man is his tendency to be possessive. He gets jealous if you mention other men in your life. Never intentionally make a Scorpio man jealous. If he becomes possessive unprovoked, it’s a red flag.

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6. He Picks Fights

A Scorpio man who stirs the pot by picking fights shows you a red flag. If he antagonizes you, a Scorpio man is immature and will make your life a nightmare.

He is relentless and can go to extremes to prove a point. A Scorpio man who would rather pick fights than talk to you calmly is showing you a red flag.

When your Scorpio man picks fights with you for no reason, he is trying to maintain control. He wants your attention but pursues it in unhealthy ways. You can tell he is showing a red flag when he pushes your buttons.

One of the signs a Scorpio man just wants to be friends if you’re in a relationship is that he picks fights. He occasionally uses this tactic to drive you away.

7. He Plays the Victim

When a Scorpio man is chronically the victim, look out. One of the warning signs is a Scorpio man who constantly acts wounded. If he sees himself as disenfranchised, he’s showing a red flag.

A Scorpio man who is lost in self-pity can bring you down. He never takes responsibility for his actions and points the finger at others. A Scorpio man who is unhealthy sees himself as a victim.

You can tell a Scorpio man is on edge when he becomes paranoid and thinks other people are targeting him. He thinks you are picking on him and constantly demands an apology even if you did nothing wrong.

One of the signs a Scorpio man is not interested in you through text is when he constantly turns the tables on you. If you can’t have a conversation without him assuming he is the victim, he is playing with you.

When a Scorpio man messed up and doesn’t take responsibility he is protecting his ego. When he blames you so he can be the victim, however, it is a red flag.

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8. He’s Manipulative

Scorpio men are intuitive and intelligent. They can see into your subconscious and influence you to embrace change and transformation. Yet a manipulative Scorpio man is showing you a red flag.

You can tell he is immature and unhealthy if he plays on your emotions. A manipulative Scorpio man uses your feelings as a weapon to control you. He plays on your fears and insecurities.

Scorpio men can easily read you like a book. But a healthy Scorpio man uses his deep understanding to empathize with you and encourage your growth. But if he manipulates your feelings, it’s a red flag.

9. He’s Flirty

Scorpio men are flirty and romantic. They love being seductive and enjoy attention from women. Yet Scorpio men take boundaries seriously in relationships.

A Scorpio man expects his love interest to be devoted and loyal. You can tell a Scorpio man is toxic when he flirts constantly. One of the most common red flags is a Scorpio man who flirts indiscriminately.

If he continually flirts with various women even though he is in a committed relationship with you, it is a bad sign. A Scorpio man flirting with others is looking for attention outside his relationship.

He may cross the line into infidelity if he shows this red flag. Scorpio men become obsessed with fantasies when they are unhappy. They flirt openly when they are looking for an ego boost.

You may think his flirty nature is a Scorpio green flag, but if he isn’t flirting only with you, he is showing you a warning sign. Never trust a Scorpio man who is flirty with other women when he’s in a relationship.

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10. He’s Secretive

There is nothing unusual about a Scorpio man who keeps his private life secret. But a Scorpio man’s red flags include being secretive. He is guarded when he has something to hide.

A Scorpio man who is holding back secrets from you may be showing you a red flag. If he won’t open up about his feelings or tell you where he was last night, a Scorpio man is hiding something.

When a Scorpio man is secretive, he may be concealing his fears and desires from you. He doesn’t want to give you any information you could use against him. A secretive Scorpio man doesn’t trust you.

Being secretive can be one of the signs a Scorpio man is fighting his feelings for you. But if he is excessively discreet in combination with other warning signs, you may be wasting your time.