Is Your Scorpio Man Going Distant? Find Out Why!

Scorpio is one of the most emotional zodiac signs. People born under this sign can be intense and obsessive.

When a Scorpio becomes distant, you may panic. His cold attitude is shocking after seeing how intimate he can be.

But Scorpios aren’t always on the verge of a breakup just because they become distant. They sometimes want a break from their intense feelings.

He’s Hurt

When a Scorpio man becomes distant he may be hurt. Men born under this sign have sensitive egos. They don’t like to show how vulnerable they can be.

Scorpio may be protecting their deeper feelings. When you hurt a Scorpio man’s feelings he pulls away. He may shut down to lick his wounds.

Scorpio can be distant when he’s offended. You may say or do something that wounds a Scorpio man and not realize it. Rather than being assertive and assuming the best, his defenses go up.

Scorpio can be touchy when you hurt his feelings. He becomes distant and plots what to do next. He may become resentful and hold a grudge against you.

Scorpio may become passive-aggressive. They don’t show their cards and can be aloof and mysterious when they don’t want you to know how hurt they are.

When a Scorpio man is distant after an argument, he wants you to think he is angry. But more likely, he is hurt. He hides how upset he is and lets you think he is frustrated.

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He’s Proud

Scorpio men often become distant out of pride. They want to maintain the upper hand in a relationship. When Scorpio is trying to protect his ego, he shuts down.

He must have the last say and can be protective of his pride. Scorpio wants to prove themselves. They are adamant about their beliefs and can be stubborn.

If you don’t accept Scorpio’s authority without question, you may hurt their pride. Scorpio can be salty when he doesn’t get the respect and recognition he wants.

A proud Scorpio man uses silence to show you when you’ve crossed a line. He wants to be given the benefit of the doubt and shuts down when you don’t go along with him.

He’s Jealous

Scorpio can be prone to jealousy. Men born under this sign can be possessive. They are among the most jealous signs. Men born under this sign can be quiet when they fear you are disloyal.

When a Scorpio’s jealousy is triggered, he doesn’t know what to think. He fears you are playing games with him. He may become quiet to withdraw and figure out whether to trust you.

He ruminates over your conversations and tries to come up with responses. Scorpio wants to show you he won’t fall for deception. He goes quiet so he won’t be fooled.

When this sign is jealous, Scorpio becomes distant. They want to test the waters before sharing information with you. They aren’t as relaxed and fear you may deceive them.

When a Scorpio man is distant after intimacy, he may question his role in your life. A Scorpio man who fears you are attracted to someone else can become cold.

A Scorpio man keeping his distance may be jealous of your friends. If you speak highly of a male colleague, you can put a Scorpio man on the defensive.

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He’s Insecure

Scorpio men are insecure. They project an image of confidence to maintain control in relationships. When you notice a Scorpio man becoming distant, he may be going through a low mood.

He questions himself and second-guesses his decisions. He never publicly acknowledges how much self-doubt he has. Scorpio can make you think he is self-assured.

But his confidence wavers based on his mood. Scorpio can be quiet when he feels unsure of himself. He is worried about looking foolish and doesn’t trust you if he thinks you may take advantage of him or hurt his reputation.

When a Scorpio man is comfortable with you he relaxes and lets his guard down. Earning his trust is not easy. Never take advantage of him.

Scorpio can be eager to show you he is in charge. He controls the pace of the relationship to avoid being hurt. Shutting down is one way a Scorpio man asserts control.

He’s Territorial

Scorpio may act easygoing but don’t let his behavior fool you. This sign is more territorial than he shows. He can be bossy and feels responsible for controlling his reputation and his work.

If a Scorpio thinks you are stepping on his toes, he backs away. Men born under this sign can be pushy and assertive. They are protective of their resources and relationships.

Scorpio men want to be in charge and can become distant and aloof if they think you are too close to upstaging them. They have a competitive streak and don’t want their work to be eclipsed.

Scorpio can be eager to stake out their turf. If a Scorpio feels bullied or pressured, he pushes back by letting you know he is in charge. He doesn’t let anyone use leverage against him, even if he must go quiet.

A Scorpio is distant all of a sudden when they suspect your motives. Men born under this sign can be lenient but they are protective of their boundaries.

A Scorpio man distant and cold can be sending a sign he thinks you are dishonest. Men born under this sign are often suspicious by nature.

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He’s Brooding

Scorpio men are known for brooding. They are emotional and go through mood swings. Their emotional ups and downs can overwhelm others.

When Scorpio is in a low mood he may shut down and become distant. Men born under this sign can be quiet when they are depressed.

They don’t want anyone to know how vulnerable they are. Scorpios can be moody and withholding when they are depressed. They go through phases and can be cranky when they don’t get their way.

Scorpio never expects to lose. When they don’t get what they want, Scorpio can be introverted. They try to find new ways to beat their adversaries.

You must understand how to deal with a Scorpio man when he becomes distant. You can make this sign interested in you again when you take the time to validate his feelings.

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He’s Disappointed

Scorpio may go quiet when they are disappointed in you. Men born under this sign put their love interests on a pedestal. When a Scorpio man loves you, he sees the best in you.

But when reality sets in, a Scorpio man feels betrayed. Even if you never promised him anything, a Scorpio man assumes you will do what he wants.

When you don’t accept his lead and exercise your autonomy, a Scorpio man may become frustrated. He becomes quiet and withdrawn as he tries to work through the discrepancy between what he expected and what you did.

He may take your independence as a rebuke even when this is not intended. Scorpio men can’t imagine why anyone would go against their wishes. They shut down when you don’t go along with their desires.

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He’s Offended

Scorpio men are not easily offended. But if a man born under this sign thinks you are insulting them, they shut down. They become distant if you say or do something that offends their sensibilities.

Scorpio is not a prude. They have a broad tolerance for vulgarity or edgy jokes and seductive behavior. Yet if you push a Scorpio man’s boundaries, he can become upset with you.

He shuts down to show he is offended by your behavior. Scorpios can be ambitious. If you say or do something that interferes with his success, a Scorpio man becomes cold.

He’s Distracted

Scorpio men can sometimes go quiet for benign reasons. They often seem cold when they are distracted. Scorpio is obsessed with their interests, yet their attention occasionally shifts.

They may move from one topic to another or become momentarily interested in other friendships or relationships. When a Scorpio man suddenly becomes distant he may be catching up with other friends.

Men born under this sign give you their focus for weeks. But when he becomes burned out or realizes he hasn’t seen his friends and family, he may go to the other extreme.

When you are in a relationship long distance with a Scorpio man, you may become suspicious of his quiet periods. Scorpios are not the best at long-distance relationships. They don’t maintain their focus evenly.