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Zodiacs Ranked From Above-And-Beyond Men To Bare Minimum Men

1. CANCER

A Cancer man isnโ€™t afraid to talk about his feelings and let his intentions be known. He can be a sweetie with a heart of gold. Cancer makes a great partner who seriously values his home life. Time with his significant other trumps time doing anything else. You can count on him to always be there for you. Heโ€™ll drop everything to come be by your side. Careful, thoughโ€”the unevolved Cancer can be emotionally manipulative with claws that donโ€™t let go.ย 

2. SCORPIO

The Scorpio man is extremely passionate in all his pursuits. He will not relent until you fall in love with him if youโ€™re the object of his affection. Scorpio will work to dig deep with you and get to know all your secrets. Heโ€™s crafty and clever when it comes to getting who he wants. Although heโ€™s got a bad rep for being a player, heโ€™s devoted and loyal in love. When he falls, itโ€™s utterly and deeply. Heโ€™s extremely protective. Scorp would go to the ends of the earth to provide you comfort. Disclaimer: Some Scorpio men go above and beyond just to manipulate you.

3. TAURUS

Taurus puts a lot of thought into committing, but he takes his relationship responsibilities seriously once he does.ย Heโ€™s ruled by Venus, the planet of love, and is a generous lover in every aspect. The Bull wants to romance you and will do so through fine dinners and sweet gestures. Taurus is a conqueror who courts and seduces, but heโ€™s also gallant and wonโ€™t rush you into things. He wants stability more than anything else, so you can bet on consistency with him.

4. LEOย 

Leo men are fiercely loyal and supportive once they decide they only need attention from one special person. He typically knows if someone is a fling or has long-term potential before becoming involved, so if heโ€™s putting in time with you, consider yourself the latter. The Leo lover is mistaken for being selfish and one-sided, but heโ€™s actually more comfortable giving than receiving. Leo will shower you with his generosity and work to charm you. He wants to sweep you off your feet with passion. True, he loves the spotlight, but itโ€™s an emotional connection he desires more than anything else.ย 

5. PISCES

Heโ€™s looking for real love, a best friend, and an equal. Pisces is selfless, empathetic, and devoted. He knows what to say and do just to make you feel special. The Fish will dote on you, cook you dinner, and send you bouquets of flowers. He can, however, be initially quiet about his attraction, and even obsesses a little before making his first move. The Pisces man is highly sensitive and overly emotional, but he doesnโ€™t like wearing his heart on his sleeve. He may even test you by making you fill in the blanks. Be warned that while he can be a sweet and loving soul, heโ€™s also accurately known for being flaky.

6. LIBRAย ย 

He isnโ€™t afraid of commitment and enjoys being in love. The Libra man is quite taken with the slow and intricate dance of courtship. He will sweep you away, but will explore the relationship on his own terms. He enchants you only to pull back. Thatโ€™s because heโ€™s the most indecisive of the zodiac. If things evolve, youโ€™ll likely make most of the decisions in the relationship. He will, however, put in effort into making sure youโ€™re content, if only to keep the peace. He struggles with managing his feelings but makes you feel heard regarding your own. When you express yourself emotionally, he really does take it into account.ย 

7. CAPRICORNย 

Heโ€™s dependable, responsible, and extremely hardworking. If only he wasnโ€™t so emotionally detached. Capricorn is too focused to prioritize another person. Everything comes second to his ambitions. He will place his success over your feelings. Here is a know-it-all man who has trouble recognizing and expressing his own emotions. Heโ€™ll make you feel pressured to meet his standards, all the while lacking the effort to meet yours. Cap is stubborn in meeting anyone halfway. Heโ€™s likely on the prowl for someone compliant because he needs to remain in constant control.ย 

8. ARIESย 

Aries is a charmer in love and in romance, but he can make grand romantic gestures only to pull back. He puts himself first, and nothing is more important to him than his work life, which isnโ€™t really a con for the more independent signs. Others might find it difficult to adapt to his rigidity. Aries has a hard time making room for someone else in his life. His goals, wants, and needs take priority over your feelings. Aries wonโ€™t even consider asking how your day was, at best because he has a lot on his plate. He has an โ€œinnocentโ€ mentality, believing that if heโ€™s made a mistake it was somehow warranted. His egocentrism is also on full display in the bedroom, with a โ€œtake chargeโ€ approach that screams bare minimum.ย 

9. VIRGOย 

The Virgo man is hardworking, but he has an inherent fear of love. He doesnโ€™t like feeling vulnerable and exposed. He only lets you see what he wants you to see. Donโ€™t expect him to be able to emotionally express himself wellโ€”or at all. Itโ€™s all push-and-pull with him. Heโ€™ll play games and test you. He wants to see how much he can get away with and how much you can bend without breaking. Heโ€™s impatient and short-tempered, especially when things donโ€™t go his way, and things have to go his way. His unrealistic high expectations have everything to do with his insecurities and nothing to do with what youโ€™re bringing to the table. Heโ€™s too nitpicky to stop and think about how he may be falling short.ย 

10. SAGITTARIUS

Heโ€™s a bachelor who just canโ€™t be bothered. The Archer has a casual approach to romance and dating. Sagittarius hates convention and struggles with being tied down. Expect the time of your life with a Sag, but also expect great inconsistency. Heโ€™s a player who rarely commits. If thereโ€™s one thing a Sagittarius man has perfected, itโ€™s the art of making you feel granted. Even in a relationship, heโ€™s prone to being emotionally distant. Apologizing isnโ€™t his forte, and neither is taking accountability.ย 

11. AQUARIUS

Aquarius is the humanitarian sign, but he can be cold and aloof in matters of the heart. Heโ€™s a dreamer who lives in his own world and who struggles with letting anyone else in. Itโ€™s hard for him to make adjustments in his own life for someone elseโ€™s needs. Forming a deep and meaningful connection with an Aquarius man can be tough because communication isnโ€™t his strong suit. Expect to be regularly left on read and for him to throw any set rule of conduct out the window. Youโ€™ll be the one making all the first (and subsequent) moves. Heโ€™ll occasionally make you feel special, but only because youโ€™re entertaining him in the moment. Chances are that others are doing the same when youโ€™re not around.

12. GEMINI

Gemini has absolutely no idea what he wants and isnโ€™t too worried about figuring it out anytime soon. Heโ€™s more focused on the here and now and on what (or who) is currently piquing his curiosity. His calendar is packed to the max with engagements that donโ€™t include you. He wants to experience everything, but love isnโ€™t high on the list. Heโ€™ll initially charm you with attention and stimulating conversation and then disappear. The Twin will make you feel special only to later show you indifference. Youโ€™ll never know what heโ€™s thinking. About the only thing you can count on with a Gemini man is that you canโ€™t really count on anything at all.ย