3 Zodiac Signs Most Likely To Be Toxic Boyfriends

ARIES

Aries is a domineering and short-tempered boyfriend who feels the need to be in control at all times, including in his relationship. This zodiac sign thrives on having all the power. He’s prone to taking out his frustrations and rage on his partner, especially when things aren’t going well in his professional life. Often, his significant partner becomes his punching bag—a place to let all his anger out on. He isn’t above yelling at his significant other, and often expects to be quickly forgiven. His arrogance can be exhausting. When you try to voice your emotions or his lack of fulfilling your emotional needs, he’ll accuse you of being “needy” and “controlling.” It can make you question your reality. One moment he love bombs you, the next he’s pulling away and making you feel invisible. He can value his ego more than the heart of the person he loves, so he reshapes events in his head to fit his narrative and to his benefit. Aries deludes themselves into thinking they’re always innocent. It’s never his fault, but someone else’s. He can also be prone to cheating. 

CANCER

Don’t let Cancer’s sensitivity and softness fool you, this is one of the most emotionally manipulative men of the zodiac. They’re adept at reading people and anticipating the reactions of others and will exploit this for their benefit. The reputation of the most calculating sign goes to Scorpio, when in fact it should go to this water sign. They’re the masters of victimizing themselves and turning the tables around on other people. A big part of this is because they’re controlled by their emotions and they’re prone to act out on them without justification. Those born under this sign aren’t the sentimental fools they’re made out to be. They will resort to manipulation and deception in order to get what they want—and keep you where they want you. Cancer needs to feel like you need them more than they need you. Cancer boyfriends are highly possessive but are skilled at appearing as everything but. They use covert tactics to control every aspect of the relationship—from who their partner associates with to what they do to what they wear. Deep down, they’re deeply insecure and fear losing their lover to another person. This fear manifests in insidious ways. They’re inclined to extreme mood swings, making their significant other feel like they have to walk on eggshells and like they must always anticipate Cancer’s reaction. They’re not above guilt-tripping, using the silent treatment, or being passive-aggressive in order to get what they want. 

AQUARIUS

Aquarius is the boyfriend with the most IDGAF attitude. He finds it extremely difficult to emotionally connect, and even once he has let you in, it always feels like he’s holding back—like you don’t truly know him or his thoughts. He is always going to pick and choose what sides of himself to show to you and what to share with you. Aquarius is an extremely secretive man. He believes there are things he reserves the right to keep to himself, sometimes even at your own detriment. He also needs space and time alone to unwind, work, and construct his innovative ideas, which normally wouldn’t be a bad thing, but he needs it in excess and is unapologetic about it. His guardedness can make you feel shut out and iced out. One day he’s doting on you and making you feel like the most special person in the world, the next he’s detached and making you feel insignificant. It further exacerbates the feeling that he’s keeping things from you. If you try to express your frustration, he acts almost impatient and intolerant of your emotions and minimizes how you feel. In his stubborn mind, he’s not doing anything wrong.