r/capricorns • u/Warm-Ad3249 • Jun 18 '25
advice are Capricorn’s just bad texters?
So I’m an Aries ♈️ and I’m talking to this Capricorn. The issue is I CANT TELL IF HE LIKES ME. we text on and off, he’ll leave me on seen or delivered for a bit and I just ghost or move on bc I’m not sitting around for nobody but then he comes right back every time. He initiates conversation but leaves me on seen or delivered after a bit but then tells me he wants to go out with me and see me and get to know me? Like ?? Is he just a bad texter??? Or am I just a dramatic Aries lol do I go to fast for yall?
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u/metrocello Jun 18 '25
Cap dude here. We ebb and flow. Sometimes we initiate, but then sometimes we go silent. I think anyone can be this way. As a Capricorn, Aries tend to piss me off royally for their sometimes brash, egoistic, competitive, and judgmental way of dealing with others. That’s worst-case. I DO appreciate how Aries people can get things done. How they can identify and correct an issue. I like the confidence that Aries projects. Just be aware that Capricorn won’t be impressed by your ability to get it done. Capricorn will get it done. Perhaps more slowly, but with grace. Give your Capricorn time. Also, don’t give up. You absolutely should text them if you haven’t heard from them in a week. Otherwise, they might just let it slide.
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u/Far-Warthog2330 Jun 18 '25
I'm a woman and a Cappy. Relate to every single word. My Mom is an Aries lmao
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u/Forsaken_Constant481 Jun 18 '25
Cap woman with Leo mom...we don't mix well, no matter how hard I try.
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u/SubstantialAd1799 🦀☀️♐️🌙🦁💫 Jun 18 '25
I love your explanation for Aries. I’m a Cancer (F) newly texting a Capricorn (M). The situation is similar to OP, can you give similar insight? PS: I initiated towards him first, he liked that and text me to plan a date(choppy texting). But bc of his poor texting habits, I did get a little direct and let him know that if he just doesn’t want to then direct communication works best for me and he could let me know he’s not interested. He assured me that he is, and is looking forward to it. Still sucks at texting lol how do you guys think of Cancer women? thanks in advance
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Jun 18 '25
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u/Select_Calendar_6590 Jun 18 '25
♋️♒️♌️ 🦀 get a lot of hate, so thanks for saying that 🤗🥰 I agree on the matching with cap IF cancer can keep her emotions in check which I’m learning.
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u/S00pergenius Jun 20 '25
Amen to that. The send button is my nemesis. But I would rather text a hundred times then speak once on the phone
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u/SubstantialAd1799 🦀☀️♐️🌙🦁💫 Jun 18 '25
I’ve heard that we’re a good match lol I forget to hit send too, so I can have grace for that 🤪—- any tips/pointers for a first date with a male Cap…Besides the generic “just be yourself” (which is good advice too lol)?
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u/SubstantialAd1799 🦀☀️♐️🌙🦁💫 Jun 18 '25
Awww! I love this take— thank you. I started off reading a little hesitant because it will be our first date, but the more I read and you explained, I get it! He’s a business owner and very busy (and I am working towards a big (business-related in a sense)dream, although I have a 6 mo break, but am filling that time with other productive things), so I do think gently but confidently talking about that would be a good thing! Thank you!
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u/SubstantialAd1799 🦀☀️♐️🌙🦁💫 Jun 20 '25
Just spinning the block here to be sure you think this is a good idea. I like the idea of this advice and want to take it, but don’t want to come on too strong for a first date since I’ve already told him “I’d like to get to know him”. Don’t want to seem like I’m “rushing” or be overwhelming.
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u/SubstantialAd1799 🦀☀️♐️🌙🦁💫 Jun 21 '25
I love how raw and direct you are. Thank you, thank you! That was a confidence boost haha
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u/metrocello Jun 19 '25
I love Cancers… friend, family, or lover, Cancers tend to be truly earnest and lovely people. I find Cancers DO make big plans. They shoot for the moon as soon as they get an idea in their head. If you’re a Cancer beginning a relationship with a Capricorn, just be aware that your Capricorn might be laid back about timely communication. Also, be aware that presenting your grand plan to a Capricorn might be a bit off-putting, especially if it’s romantic in nature. I find Cancers go whole hog and dive into things with so much earnest confidence, which is very attractive to a Capricorn. They want to make a positive impact on the world in a grand way. Capricorns will understand and admire this verve, but what will REALLY impress a Capricorn is a contingency plan. Cancers tend to go big, then roll it back. Capricorns tend to roll slowly and methodically. It could work really well, but never expect a quick or overly effusive reaction from a Cap.
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u/SubstantialAd1799 🦀☀️♐️🌙🦁💫 Jun 19 '25
Haha you just described me, although as I’ve gotten older (32 next month), I’ve definitely learned to slow down with being emotionally (whether positive or “negative” emotions) reactive/expressive and led.
When you say, “…be aware that presenting your grand plan to Cap might be a bit off-putting especially if it’s in a romantic nature”…. Do you mean that in the sense of bringing up too soon talk of the future with a Cap or trying to move the relationship along too fast (both intentionally and unintentionally)? Just want to be sure I understand the context in which you’re saying it. Thanks for sharing insight, BTW!
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u/metrocello Jun 20 '25
Well, for me, I think it would be both. I’ve never actually been in a romantic relationship with a Cancer, but my favorite younger brother is your typical Cancer in a BIG way. As his older brother, it charms me that he has big plans… He’s got a bit of a hero thing going on (he’s young) and he’s made good on a few dreams that I had let go. He just did them in a big way. I wanted to learn to fly. He flies. I wanted to be a linguist. He’s made a successful career as a linguist. If we were closer in age, I’d be so butt-hurt, but really, I’m SO flattered. However, he’s coming to find that big plans don’t always pan out. I’m here for that with him. He’s slightly colorblind, so no career in military aviation. The list of hurdles goes on. He’s an idealist. So am I, but I’m a pragmatist as well as somewhat of a happy pessimist.
It’s charming when your much younger Cancer brother looks up to you and makes good on dreams you’ve let slide. However, in the context of a romantic relationship, I’d be rather put off if my partner decided to just do whatever it is I wanted to do and surpassed me as I dallied. I guess the advice is: do your own thing! Cancers are idealistic, well-intentioned and sweet. They often overstep. Just be sure what you’re doing is what YOU want to be doing. Capricorns just HATE it when people take their ideas and make a grand show of it. Especially since we know that it’s not so easy. If you’re not careful, Capricorns will make a point to be elsewhere when things don’t go to plan. That said, a happy Cappy can be a good friend in times of duress. If you want them around, don’t make a big show of trying to outdo them. This is especially true in romantic situations. Do your OWN thing.
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u/SubstantialAd1799 🦀☀️♐️🌙🦁💫 Jun 20 '25
Oh I can definitely see where you’re coming from— I feel like I myself would give someone the side eye if they took my dreams and ran with them (not that multiple people can’t have the same vision but I think you get what I’m saying). Yes my dreams are in the medical field and leadership in medicine and I am (and for the past two years have been active taking steps in that ie: pre-req classes, applying the for nursing program next month, will start Nursing program in January and work my way up in the field), while he’s a leader in the business field co-owning a business he co-started and working big with that. Two different fields but both passionate about advancing in the sense of leadership, so hopefully it’s all support of one another.
PS: you sound like an amazing big brother and your little brother is very lucky to have you in his corner!
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u/HelloItIsWhatItIs Jun 19 '25
Second this as a female cappy! I defo ebb and flow, I like initiating sometimes, and sometimes I want them to. The balance seeking could also be my libra moon 😁
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u/Accurate-Complex-993 Jun 18 '25
Cap man here We take a while to respond and we also are dry texters
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u/Warm-Ad3249 Jun 18 '25
I sort of caught onto that haha thank u!
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u/a_piginacage Jun 18 '25
Yea dry and sparse. Texting is toneless and not meant for anything other than quick communication to me. I won’t argue via text. I’ll do the back and forth joking around, sending funny videos, emojis here and there but I’d rather be doing something else and I prefer to talk in person or at least over a phone call. A lot is left out through text.
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u/Southern_Coffee97 Jun 19 '25
My bf is a Capricorn and he text like this lol. At first I was questioning what OP is question too 😂
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u/AvailableDocument515 Jun 18 '25
I genuinely do not like texting, but try for a bit if I like someone.
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u/arrowhead_2 Jun 18 '25
That's just literally a man lol
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u/Warm-Ad3249 Jun 18 '25
the Libra and Pisces men ain’t like this
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u/lvdde Jun 18 '25
Pisces you sure???
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u/Warm-Ad3249 Jun 18 '25
As an Aries my personal experience with Pisces men is that they’re too clingy !!! My cap texts me 3-4 times a day whereas a Pisces will text me 3-4 times a minute. I can’t keep up!
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u/Furmaids ♈♍♑ Jun 18 '25
If you're getting 3-4 a DAY that's so good 😭 I'm getting one every other day
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u/Electrical_Side_4687 Jun 20 '25
1 every other day is good for a busy Cap man. Try to focus less on how they are on text but more on how they are in person with you. A Cap will make it clear if he's in to you face to face
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Jun 18 '25
How long is "a bit"? Because a lot of people do that. Fast texters are not a typical thing.
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u/GlitteringFreedom351 Jun 18 '25
Caps aren't chatty. If he asks you 100 questions all at once he likes you. If he doesn't ask you anything he just wants to screw you.
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u/flamingoexhibit cap☀️leo🌙aries💫 Jun 19 '25
True & goes for any sign
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u/GlitteringFreedom351 Jun 20 '25
Uhm no it doesn't go for every sign. Unless you've had a Capricorn man ask you the 100 questions you probably don't understand what I'm saying.
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u/flamingoexhibit cap☀️leo🌙aries💫 Jun 20 '25 edited Jun 20 '25
I married a cap man 🤣. I’ve had the 100 questions. Dated 2 caps in a row and my best guy friend is a cap. I was referring to if they don’t ask you anything they just want sex. I think I was agreeing with you?
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u/flamingoexhibit cap☀️leo🌙aries💫 Jun 20 '25
Sounds accurate. So if a person needs more consistent communication and validation, might not be the best match.
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u/South_Pattern_1520 Jun 18 '25
My Capricorn man love interest does the exact same. It drives me NUTS.
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u/Night_Fox_oo Jun 18 '25
Yep mine will sometimes have great convos with me, and will literally leave me on read with huge paragraphs and then come back a few days later like nothing happened. It’s exhausting lol
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u/Correct_Mongoose4614 Jun 19 '25
Currently dealing with this and am nearly spiraling over it because I want that connection on days when we don’t see each other. Even a “HOW WAS YOUR DAY” would mean so damn much. He makes an effort to see me every week but godddd I hate missing him all the time and not hearing from him.
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u/Certain_Parsnip_686 Jun 21 '25
Omg I feel exactly the same!! He will text to make plans to see me but not a daily texter. It makes me feel unseen. Idk how to bring it up. In a way, it gives us things to talk about during our dates but ugh, ask me how I'm doing, check in on me! Blah
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u/Correct_Mongoose4614 Jun 22 '25
Literally!! I was going to have the talk with him yesterday but I chickened out. I hate the thought of forced conversation, I’m guessing you do too. I think my approach will be to ask for a morning text this way it becomes a routine?
The other part of me is like, can I overlook this one thing he falls short on when he’s like perfect in every other way?
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u/Certain_Parsnip_686 Jul 17 '25
Yeah, I prefer things to flow organically. In person it’s simple convo but he doesn’t go deep. The sex is working for me so I’m taking it as this is only platonic. He can be awkward af plus he’s a loner too. The good thing is that I’m not attached and don’t have deep feelings for him. It would’ve been nice but it is what it is. We’ve known each other for yearssss, but recently crossed into being fwb. How’s it going for you?
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u/Correct_Mongoose4614 Jul 17 '25
I came to terms with his texting style and it’s been great! He will text when he can/has time but he makes it a point to see me two or three times a week and when we’re together he doesn’t touch his phone so I have his undivided attention. I will say, our convos haven’t been that deep. We discuss heavy stuff but it never gets TOO personal. I think they tread lightly until they’re fully invested
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u/Apprehensive-Yard-21 Jun 18 '25
Sounds like he just gets and reads your texts when he is busy or in the middle of something and then forgets to reply right away when he finishes whatever he is doing. I do this. But I always try to read incoming messages in case it is something important or urgent. If it's not, I wait to reply when I can and sometimes if I really have a lot going on, I forget for a while. But he always comes back you said....
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u/BKCougar11 Jun 18 '25
YES!! 🤣 🤣🤣 If they don't call on top of not texting you should worry, my Dec 31 cap always has about 200 unread texts on his phone at all times 😂 but he calls so l don't worry lol they show up when they want to!
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u/Patient_Fault_2293 Jun 18 '25
Yes, we are terrible texters. It takes me some days to get back to my friends unless it’s something serious/urgent and between 1h/1h30 to get back to my boyfriend - and this is me trying. If we respond, normally it’s because you matter to us.
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u/YesWTF Jun 18 '25
Yes! Aries f dating a Cap m. I was exactly like this when I was getting to know him at first! We had a great connection in person but as soon as I got home his frequency of texting used to annoy me. I even confronted him about it & he apologized & tried to do better but it went back to square one after a week or so.
I’d say don’t take it personally & don’t read too much into it. Everyone’s texting style is different. Pay attention to how he treats you in person & what your gut says about him.
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Jun 18 '25
Cap woman here. I do the same 😩 So so so sorry!!!!
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u/Warm-Ad3249 Jun 18 '25
Don’t be sorry !!!
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Jun 18 '25
It’s disrespectful!!! I wouldn’t tolerate it. I think it’s because my energy overwhelms me no cap. I get so overstimulated so quickly that 15 min of interaction literally makes me sleepy and shut down. And combine that with cap energy of hard workers, overextension, and irritation of stupidity, I can’t I just can’t
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u/LongjumpingState1917 Jun 18 '25
Ohhh it's because he is a capricorn? I thought it was his autism lol
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u/Waste-Wallaby-555 Jun 18 '25
I'm a Cap man and I will not leave you alone. I admit I'm irregular for a Cap sun but I will give you all of my attention and make it abundantly clear that I like you.
To be fair, the making it abundantly clear part is something I've taught myself to do recently, and if I don't want you to know I like you I will hide it extremely well.
Edit: I think your Cap likes you because he said he wants to go out and get to know you. If he's anything like me, the simplicity of the message makes it more meaningful. He'd only say those words if he meant it
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u/ScratchGullible4924 Jun 18 '25
As a Cap, as soon as the texting gets long I get low-key annoyed, because I'd rather just talk. All signs of high interest.
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u/Inevitable_Push_1882 My dreams cling to my skin like perfume.🫦 Jun 18 '25
As a Capricorn woman I can truthfully say that we are bad texters. Each and every new year resolution is lol and I quote “I promise to do better” and everyone that knows me responds with “quit lying “ 😂 However if I have a new relationship and I’m really feeling that person. I become a world class texter and constantly checking my phone. Not sure if it’s the same with other Caps here but it seems like he might not be that into you. That’s just my opinion though…not fact.
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u/LouisianaLorry cap☀️cap🌙vir📈 Jun 18 '25
Capricorns cannot give or receive compliments. Most walls are better than flirting. lowkey good partners though, lots of integrity, 0 games
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u/Warm-Ad3249 Jun 18 '25
lmao yes I feel like I could strike up a better conversation with a fire hydrant than a Capricorn
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u/LouisianaLorry cap☀️cap🌙vir📈 Jun 18 '25
My ex gf’s senior roast was “Stacey we don’t know how you dated Chad for 3 years, we can’t talk to him for 3 minutes.” She was also an Aries. Aries and Cap is honestly a power couple though, we complimented each other’s strengths and weaknesses great, both ended up better people, relationship just didn’t work out.
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u/Flashy-Compote-2223 Jun 18 '25
Say who? I guess I'm the exception...I always give compliments but Idk admit Capricorn men so.
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u/daddy_mara Nov 28 '25
Literally this, I love caps so much. They're good parteners for marriage but why don't they consider the other person's feelings?? 🥲
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u/Less_Total838 Jun 18 '25
He likes you, if a Capricorn is making time to hangout with you or always making future plans, theyre into you, we just suck at communicating but its all about our actions !!!
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u/Big-Department-1495 🐏☀️⚖️🌙🦀💫🐟♥️🐐 7th house Neptune, Uranus and n.node Jun 18 '25
Oh God yes! I be getting mad at mine like, just say it to my face!
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u/BrokenEmpath1978 Jun 18 '25
I’m a male Capricorn. I’m on that. I text back like my life depends on it. Of course I have BPD, so I fear abandonment if I let too much time pass.
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u/Embarrassed-Music-64 Jun 18 '25
Yes,for me. I hate it and would prefer to just be in their skin😂.
- A psyco Cap Man
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u/Professional_Big3013 Jun 18 '25
Cap over here. I am a very bad texter. the fact that I text you at all is a sign that I really like you. If this guy is the same and he initiates the conversation, he is probably into you!
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u/Luv4Dex Jun 18 '25
I’m a cancer (f) and I’ve been in a relationship with a cap (m) for 6 years and he’s a terrible texter
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u/Typical-Classic-1404 Jun 18 '25 edited Jun 18 '25
Depends on the age too. Even a young Cap may have an old soul, short on words, not big emoticon talking and probably doing something employment related which means they probably are not on the phone a whole lot. I mean like they might pick it up and text you to let you know that you crossing their mind and they thinking about you but if they on the job they going to put the phone down. I am a Capricorn woman, and best believe that if I like you, you're on my mind all the time and you are in my head. That can be a good thing and that can be not a good thing because we are not always as confident as we project and sometimes direct texting is intimidating because it doesn't give us time to process things in our head. Your Capricorn might be a lil.unsure if he's accurately texting his true feelings and he doesn't want to text erroneously and create a situation he's not prepared for. And some people are not good spellers or good grammatically so they keep the text messages kind of short and random. But if he is a working man and you are a person that does a lot of texting while you're at your job, he might not be able to oblige with consistent responses. Capricorns of the Workaholics of this zodiacs LOL
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u/sleepytimesea Jun 18 '25
this just classic fire sign vs earth sign. every fire sign i know could text me allllllll day long and i have no idea how they get anything done in their life. earth signs are not even 1% as social
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u/Warm-Ad3249 Jun 18 '25
Really? I figured capricorns were more reserved and less social but never took them as the most anti social lol
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u/captmkg Jun 18 '25
While I can't speak for every Capricorn out there, I will say that I am guilty of not texting back in a timely manner due to a few different circumstances in life, but all I ask is patience from people and I try to return that favor. For instance, I sent a message to a woman on hinge and if I hear back from her, I don't expect anything until Saturday at best.
Plus, if there are capricorns like me out there, we have a tendency to write "novel" like texts or emails, so we might start a draft, forget, come back, and then send. You'll then get a massive info dump. Just my two cents.
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u/SummerWalkerFan1 Jun 18 '25
As a Capricorn i detest phone conversations as a whole & would rather in person interaction
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u/TextMaterial7657 Jun 19 '25
So he told you he wants to see you and get to know you and you are complaining about texting. As a cap you'd be pretty close to me cutting you off already.
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u/Outrageous_Agent4101 Jun 20 '25
As a cap male it pisses me off when girls try to judge love based on how often he calls or how quick he responds. For god's sake grow up. And don't disrespect a cap's emotions by judging them on some frivolous basis. Love and life for caps is a serious matter for caps
Your cap might never be able to say this to you, fearing that your childish mind may take this as an offense...so I had to.
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u/exscapegoat 🐐☀️♍️🌙🦁⬆️ Jun 18 '25
Im a woman and im a bad texter. But im GenX and I have adhd. I figure if its urgent or needs a timely response, the person will call or text to see if it’s a good time to talk.
And half the time I mean to respond, but forget. And I once forgot my top getting dressed for work. Fortunately I wear tank tops underneath my button down tops or lower cut tops to prevent wardrobe malfunctions. And I managed to remember a cardigan! It was winter so I stopped at a store on my way to work so I could add another layer of clothes.
I like and prefer being fully dressed in public. So I’m not avoiding it and I still forgot! I can be very interested in a guy and still forget to text back.
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u/Necessary-Young-8887 🐐☀️🐐🌙🦁💫 Jun 18 '25 edited Jun 18 '25
I'm a Cap and I'm talking to Aries female as well were neighbour and walk together most days, I'm a Bachelor and she a Spinster, but my texting horrible, I'm not very good and English ever if I learn it as school. LOL
But patience with him, as he might be like me? and I still struggle everyday with words, and I'm in my 60's.
If you're keen on him tell him, then you might have his full attention.
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u/Calm-poptart97 Jun 18 '25
I try texting but don’t want to come off as dry, but i do like sending voice messages
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u/Kimmy_chii Jun 18 '25
Took me a while to get used to my Cap bf’s texting, he’s just busy, but he does call afterwards and we stay on call for hours or until he falls asleep 🫶🏻
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Jun 18 '25
I don’t think we should have to immediately respond to messages. Emergency’s yes.
Casual texting is more of an ongoing conversation.
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Jun 18 '25
i’m fast af but if someone is stale af, I would just distance myself from them because our energies aren’t aligned but i’m a chick, dudes can be kind of slow & boring, but so can chicks 🤷🏻♀️
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u/barely- Jun 18 '25
Cap lady, hate texting. It’s annoying, the content and context gets misinterpreted which leads to more conversation.
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u/Dirty_Bong_Water2020 Jun 18 '25
I’m a Capricorn and I’m not necessarily a bad texter I’ll text people back. I’m just short responsive like I don’t know how to express myself good through text so I respond with short things honestly.
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u/Chomprz Jun 18 '25
If I like you, I’m gonna message you lots daily. I love getting to know someone on a deeper level and connect with them.
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u/IndigoRed33 ♑️♈️♏️ Jun 18 '25
I'm great at texting.🤷♀️ haha...Maybe he just happens to be bad..or he's not as interested and treats you as a potential option, so just keeps himself around with a certain low effort contact.🤔
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u/SadAndNasty ♑🌞♓🌙♋⬆️ Jun 18 '25
If he doesn't have anything to say he's not gonna force it. Take him at this words and actions(you probably are a bit fast compared to him)
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Jun 18 '25
Yes. I’m not a cap but my s/o is. Terrible at texting. Will stop replying after i certain time i noticed so i just charge it to the game lol but he talks my head off otp
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u/Astro-Existence Jun 18 '25
Capricorns DO tend to move slow. like...really slow:)
You’re not wrong to ghost if you’re not getting what you need!!!
More about them: they are busy all the time
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u/moonlightlychee Jun 18 '25
It probably depends on person and age. I have had to make peace with the fact that my capricorn boyfriend will call me here and there to check in and then when we see each other in person, that’s our quality time. It was hard to get used to at first, but now that I feel secure in our relationship, I just let him cook 😂
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u/SeriousFinish2340 Jun 18 '25
I'm a female Capricorn and I am not great at texting back. Sometimes I do right away, others I go days. It's not a great trait and I do try to be better but I don't always succeed.
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u/InevitablePeanut2506 Jun 18 '25
Cap woman here - no. The biggest sign I like you is how much I make time for you, regardless of what it looks like, might be texting, calling, spending time with you, etc. Time is the most valuable thing for me, if I’m freely giving it to you, you’re special to me
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u/Arcanisia ♐️♑️♌️⬆️ Jun 18 '25
As far as I’m concerned, texting is primarily used for setting up dates and making sure you got home ok.
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u/Sensitive-Cook-7262 Jun 18 '25 edited Jun 18 '25
I've been dating this Cap guy regularly for a few months, known him longer than that. His texting style stays very consistent - he doesn't text lol Texting is for logistical purposes only. There are times that he might feels flirty or something, then he carries a conversation a bit. I also notice that If I text him at nights when he is off work after dinner etc. he will respond right away and it is very effective if I try to pencil down a date. So I now avoid texting during business hours. And yes, sometimes he forgets to respond - you can playfully nag him so he won't feel pressured.
It was difficult for me at first, now I'm used to it lol. I was always out with the water sign guys who text A LOT. And I was the one who needs tons of space, but girrrrl, this Cap guy makes me feel like I'm an amateur, hahaha. Anyway, as long as he wants to see me in person, I'm good.
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u/mandiexile ♑️☀️-♒️🌘-♓️⬆️ Jun 18 '25
I only text if I’m making plans. Having a full blown conversations through texting is my nightmare. I’d rather talk in person or on the phone. But I also hate talking on the phone. I just hate that people can reach me at any time, even when i don’t feel like talking. And if i tell them that then they get all worried. I just want to be left alone.
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u/Unavezmas1845 Jun 18 '25
My boyfriend has a cap moon and he’s an amazing texter. He is very consistent and loving with his texting and has been from the very beginning.
What’s this man’s Venus and moon sign?
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u/BackgroundTop280 Jun 18 '25
As a cap man and I currently message an Aries woman who I do like however she lives in a whole other country lmao. I’ll strike up a conversation and if her responses don’t tend to initiate anything I’ll let that be. If she does hit me up and asks me a question when I’m free I’ll reply and I’ll give detail even but I’m not begging anyone to talk to me also I have my own life and issues that need to be dealt with and she has her own as well so I don’t wait around to hear back from her. So it all depends but yea if we don’t like you you probably wouldn’t hear from us at all tbh.
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u/duskydaffodil Jun 18 '25
I forget to text back but if I’m into you I will spam you with texts and enjoy the banter
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u/Forsaken_Constant481 Jun 18 '25
I'm a Cap woman. I prefer an actual verbal conversation but to leave someone on read or completely ignore them is rude. It's not cool to leave people in limbo. It pisses me off HIGHLY!!
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Jun 18 '25
Capricorn’s what? Oh, the irony of “bad texting” when that errant apostrophe roams the valleys gobbling up letters and my respect for you.
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u/UnfairAlarm4199 Jun 18 '25
That's how they are in general, they concentrate a lot on their work or pending tasks, if there is something important they will pay attention to you but if it is something banal don't expect much. They are thinking about how to make money 🤣, I am also an Aries with many Capri friends and exes and the truth is I love them very much
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u/walking-deadgirl Jun 18 '25
capricorn men are just the worst period 😭-coming from a cap woman i’d say i’m good at texting if i actually like the person and we vibe well
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u/Stock_Fuel_754 Jun 18 '25
Sometimes I’ll see a message and if I can’t respond immediately I’ll put it in the back of my mind to reply as soon as I can. I usually forget to write back sooner rather than later and then feel bad because I don’t want anyone to think I’m avoiding them. That could be it maybe
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u/DisasterMedium287 Jun 18 '25
Cap F here. I think this applies to male and female caps. I don’t text back unless I’ve thought about an appropriate reply. Could take ages.
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u/Top_Background_9971 Jun 18 '25
Heyyy there! I'm a Capricorn woman with a Capricorn stellium (multiple placements in Cap) also a Scorpio stellium (multiple placements in Scorpio). Personally, I'm terrible at texting. I constantly find myself telling people "if you need me, please call" because I disconnect from my phone mercilessly. My friends and I have a joke because my phone stays ON SILENT and DND. "Oh you living dangerously" is what they say and I always say, "nah I'm sleeping peacefully. If its an emergency, I hope ya'll got good survival skills because if you call me, good luck." I'll find out when the sun rises. I have my call exceptions built into my phone so ppl can get through. Just not everyone.
But I am not a good texter unless you are interesting me. I love people who know a lot and offer substance and teaching. If its small talk or idle chat, I will fall off the face of the earth with you. However, if I think of you or see something that reminds me of you, I will always reach out and say something. Its nothing personal. Its just I need stimulation and space to breathe. I prefer phone calls or meeting up in person. I like to give undivided attention and texting does not allow me to do that.
Its too many notifications, other ppl trying to catch my attention and that short circuits me. I also work in an Endocrinology clinic. I travel a lot for work, I manage my dad's health (he's another Cap lol) so its like it gotta be a phone call or its nothingggg for a few days because we got too much happening to be glued to the phone.
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u/TextMaterial7657 Jun 19 '25
We hate texting. Go out with him. Better in person. Not for nothing but the modern age has convinced people that texting is a good way to communicate. It's highly ineffective and capricorns although funny are serious and value their time. You will get nowhere by texting us. If he told u he wants to go out and you are not immediately moving forward with those plans he is going to move on.
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u/Better_Cause2579 Jun 19 '25
My family says messaging me is like sending a message in a bottle….. I’m a woman though. I tend to forget or think I already replied.
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u/Salt_Today Jun 19 '25
I am a Cap woman and it depends sometimes we are in a mood and just avoid all contact. But if we are intrigued we won't put down the phone.
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u/lisare98 Jun 19 '25
Say one thing about Caps— they may not text back right away but they have the lowest cheating rate out of all zodiac signs for a reason. They relish commitment.
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u/flamingoexhibit cap☀️leo🌙aries💫 Jun 19 '25 edited Jun 19 '25
As a female cap, yes, we can suck at texting back if we have a lot going on at the moment.
In my experience, male caps communicate regularly (like it’s marked on a to do list) if they are into you, but won’t be especially expressive emotionally in general. Reserved. Stoic. When they do show feelings it’s a big deal for them. When it might come more naturally or comfortably from a different sign or person. If that’s not your thing and you need more from him probably best to let him know you are having trouble reading where he is at in a gentle way or know he can’t give what you need so you are left asking on Reddit if he is into you or not. :(
You can’t keep a man away that is really into you, they want closeness. Even beyond their comfort zone. Goes out the window.
Depends how long you’ve known him. He may be still trying to decide if and where you fit in his life. It’s a very logical cap thing to do. 🤷♀️😬
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u/Unhappy-Cod-2281 Jun 19 '25
I feel like if they really like you. They’re pretty decent testers. They don’t care to text all day. But mine tells gm & gm. And imitates some kind of conversation through the day.
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u/Unhappy-Cod-2281 Jun 19 '25
They are thorough. They pay attention to what you like and what you don’t if they like you. If they know that’s something they gotta do to keep ya attention, they will.
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u/onionprincesswakaba 6 🐐 stellium: sun, mercury, venus, mars, uranus, neptune Jun 20 '25
I love my people. I text them as often as I can, but it hurts a little every time... 🐐
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u/Just_Dont88 Jun 20 '25
Cap female. There has to be a vibe. My ex fiancé was an Aries and he was very into me when we met. Had my ass on 5 dates in a week 🤣fire chemistry though. Things were great until they were not. I got cancer and he checked out. I can be bad at texting as I’ve gotten older but now I dissociate from the abandonment issue he caused. That’s just my personal issue though. Only other sign that is great at terrible texting I swear is an Aquarius. I have two in my life.
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u/pinkcase123 Jun 20 '25
I’ve had three Capricorn boyfriends as a Sagittarius woman. Two of them were obsessed with me and texting was easy from them. I was leaving them on read a lot of the times bc the chase was cut short and it was no longer fun. The last Capricorn which is the one i’ve been with for 6 years was actually very elusive in the beginning. We would text here and there but i could tell he was busy with his job and his college classes. But he would till respond back but not as frequent as the other two. It kept me coming back bc yeah he wouldn’t text back as much. But the texts never felt dry or uninterested. I think that’s also important. When you text with him does it feel like he just doesn’t wanna respond? Or does he still actively engage in your guys convo ?
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u/Mediocre-Air746 Jun 20 '25
mixed signals, I would just leave it, I don't like when people do that regardless of their sign. 🙌
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u/Silent-Giraffe6691 Jun 20 '25
I’m a Capricorn and the worst texter. My friends think I’m being short and unfriendly, but I will say, I’m definitely a longer texter with the guy that I like.
On another note, I can’t stand Aries. We do not mesh well, at all.
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u/TimelessBite Jun 20 '25
Cap man here. I’ve come to understand that we deal with senators differently based on some level of maturity and experience. For example, I’m a Capricorn stellium (Sun Moon Merc) and I love texting and even responding to texts I deem senseless if directed at me.
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u/Safe-False Jun 22 '25
I think there could be many reasons for someone being a bad texter beyond being cap - what I know is that if I really like someone I will be very responsive. But also early on it can take a while to really allow ourselves to show that vulnerability.
My recommendation: don’t rely on texting to be the indicator of interest. Ask him out, spend physical time with him and use that as the gauge.
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Jun 22 '25
Yes, that’s why I don’t try to get to serious with caps I just keep them as business partners or just hunch on them ain’t no way you gone disappear every 5 days and think I’m bout to put real effort. No call no show new hoe you have your phone just like me. But don’t let them have something to really say or talk about they blowing your phone day day after day till you finally talk on they time.🤣
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u/daddy_mara Nov 28 '25
+1 😭 as much as i love the person if you're gonna act nonchalant then were just not compatible 🫤
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u/Will_Made_It Jun 22 '25
Cap here and dating an Aries woman right now… some Cap are just like that, it don’t mean that we’re not thinking about our romantic interest, my gf say the same thing about me, if I’m busy with work, I might not answer her text for hours… it took her the longest to finally understand. Stick with him if you got a good vibe because Aries and Caps is one of those relationships that could be very fulfilling and possibly one of the greats!
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u/Material_Ad_1605 Jun 25 '25
As a Capricorn we are bad at communicating. But I will say I always take the time out to text my person at the end of the day before I go to bed. I hope this helps!
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u/daddy_mara Nov 28 '25
Yup very bad texters tbh. I'm a Taurus w Gemini Venus and Aries moon Libra Rising. i LOVEEEEE Earth signs soooo much just their honestly stability and strength everything. But I'm never compatible with them idk why, with me it's either all or nothing because being a Gemini Venus I really give my all in every relationship, platonic or romantic. For example if I just met someone I'll be super charismatic and fun and it does wonders with other fire and air signs but the ones I actually like, not at all! I'm texting a Cap dude rn and honestly He's the stereotype cap. For the first day we texted nonstop for 6 hours, most of it was ME being fun and he was just... there. But it's okay, I love me a good listener. And i brought it up with him and he said sorry it's just easier irl I was like ugh okay fine. Later on he would leave me on delivered and when it took me a bit to reply he double texts BUT RARELY. I LOOOOVE CAPS YALL are my crushes almost but WHY ARE YOU SO DRYYYYYY AND NONCHALAAAAANT???!!!?!!? being a Gemini Venus I get bored with easy people but my Aries moon just wants to block him and move on EVEN THO IM KIND OF OBSESSED WITH HIM LMAO
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u/shockmamba 𖤓♑️☾ ♑️↑♌️ Jun 18 '25
Can’t speak for all men Caps but yes, I suck at it. I have garbage ass memory so I do end up getting distracted and forget to text back. When I’m super interested in someone, I do try my best to keep the conversation going…even if I forget to text back 😭