CAPRICORN. You have astounding self-control, are responsible, focused and disciplined. You're afraid of love because the idea of it just seems reckless and unpredictable. You need to formulate, analyze, and have a plan.
05/13Capricorn - Lack of merit
A Capricorn's biggest insecurity is a lack of merit. However, they are wise enough to realize that hard work eventually pays off. So, in a way, their insecurity is also their biggest asset.
The most common fears within relationships may include: intimacy. inadequacy. abandonment.
Capricorns suffer from a lot of insecurity and have low self-esteem. This might lead to extreme possessiveness for their partners in a relationship. They are more introverted and insecure when it comes to interpersonal or romantic interactions and loving relationships.
11/13Capricorn
This sign loves to be the one in control, even though their partner may not like it all the time. What's worse is that they might not even listen to their partner because their nature isn't such at all. Capricorns tend to hold grudges for a long time, even at their partners.
Capricorn is always thinking of what comes next, so they may only date people with whom they could see themselves years in the future. They are also very ambitious, and they might be drawn to likeminded partners who have this same inner drive to succeed.
Symptoms of Philophobia
The symptoms of this fear are different for each person. However, many people with philophobia experience: Lack of intimate relationships.
“Some of the most common insecurities and relationships include emotional insecurity, attachment insecurity, physical insecurity, financial insecurity, professional insecurity, and social insecurity,” explains LaTonya P. Washington, a therapist at Choosing Therapy.
Real love makes us feel vulnerable.
A new relationship is uncharted territory, and most of us have natural fears of the unknown. Letting ourselves fall in love means taking a real risk. We are placing a great amount of trust in another person, allowing them to affect us, which makes us feel exposed and vulnerable.
As an Earth sign, Capricorns love material things (fun fact: Ebenezer Scrooge is a Capricorn). When they become too focused on success and survival, they can come off as depressing. This is why it's critical for Capricorns to feed their soul with travel, exercise, and good friends.
Capricorns are one of the hardest zodiac signs to understand. They are very serious about their goals, and their career tends to be the number one priority in their life. In relationships, they are not exactly the most romantic or affectionate. Also, they are not very good at expressing their feelings.
Capricorn: Capricorns are gloomy and close-minded individuals. For Capricorn's expressing emotions is very important and not doing so can lead to major depression. They usually take the responsibility for everything and constantly blame themselves. This guilt often turns into depression.
Capricorn's Most Toxic Match: Libra
These two are very likely to start out as friends who get into a relationship only to realize they have no X factor. Capricorn can also find Libra hard to talk to, leading to a relationship where boredom (and thereby toxic behavior) can reign supreme.
Cons: They can be really controlling, and you may feel stifled. Capricorns can be manipulative without even being aware of it.
They overly identify with the relationship (the relationship becomes their life). Capricorns don't like not knowing where they stand, and they *really* don't like feeling ungrounded. If they're not really happy, they'll start buckling down more than normal to “fix” it.
Not all forms fit neatly into categories either, but some of the most common types of insecurity include relationship insecurity, social insecurity, body image insecurity, job insecurity, and insecurity of basic needs.
Watch out for the following signs in yourself that may indicate a fear of intimacy: An inability to express what you need and want from those in your life. Poor communication or avoidance of serious topics in your relationships. Trouble trusting your partner with important matters or decisions.
Capricorn is an ambitious sign and is most often attracted to ambitious partners over laid-back ones. The signs that seem the most compatible with the Capricorn include a loyal Taurus and a practical Virgo. However, number one on the list of best matches for a Capricorn is ambitious, goal-oriented, enigmatic Scorpio.
In addition, Capricorns take love very seriously. They are patient and will take time to find a partner who is fit for marriage. Finally, in relationships, they are devoted caretakers who show their love through acts of service. They love helping through listening and offering advice.
Capricorn is also looking for someone that can entertain him. He likes partners who can hold a conversation and teach him things he may not know. In order to keep a Capricorn man, you have to keep him on his toes. Show him that you have a few surprises up your sleeves and he will always remain intrigued.