Distant Pisces Man: Why is He Pulling Away?

A Pisces man can be distant for many reasons. He may be upset with you, but Pisces can also be hurt.

He’s one of the most sensitive zodiac signs. You can crush Pisces men if you cross a line. You may not know you’ve hurt a Pisces man.

A Pisces man can be intimate and affectionate. But he shuts down immediately when his feelings are hurt.

He’s Hurt

A Pisces man’s most common reason for shutting down is when his feelings are hurt. He becomes distant when his sensitive emotions are triggered.

Your Pisces man can shut down when his feelings are hurt. He doesn’t want to face his pain and heartbreak. Yet he can also be quiet when he’s obsessing over his sorrow.

When you hurt a Pisces man, he doesn’t tell you. He hides his feelings and can be passive-aggressive. A Pisces man shows you he is upset by becoming distant.

Is your Pisces man distant after the first date? He may be hurt by something you said. You can make a Pisces feel comfortable if you have a sense of humor. But you can also go too far. Overstepping boundaries can hurt a Pisces man.

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He’s Scared

A Pisces man may be distant when he’s afraid. He fears losing you and maybe scared the relationship is in jeopardy. A distant Pisces man wants to feel secure in relationships.

He backs away from you when afraid of abandonment. He fears deception and betrayal in relationships. You can make a Pisces man come around when you reassure him.

Show your Pisces man you are consistent and loyal. He may be afraid because of his imagination. He projects his fears onto others and imagines worst-case scenarios.

You may wonder why is my Pisces man so distant. Men born under this sign can be aloof when their fears are triggered. He becomes more sensitive to pushback and may misunderstand your boundaries.

How does a Pisces man test you? Men born under this sign can be eager to ensure you are their ideal match. When a Pisces man runs hot and cold he may be anxious and test your reaction.

He’s Vulnerable

A Pisces man can be vulnerable when he cares about you. He takes everything you say personally. When a Pisces man becomes distant, he may feel overwhelmed by emotion.

His vulnerability makes him moody. Pisces men are reactive and can be swayed by emotion. Men born under this sign can respond to feelings and read between the lines, assuming the worst.

Pisces men can be more transparent than any other sign. They wear their hearts on their sleeves. Men born under this sign can be eager to show they care about you and often lower their defenses quickly.

When a Pisces man feels vulnerable, he pulls away instantly. He doesn’t feel comfortable setting boundaries and may switch between being passionate and distant.

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He’s Sensitive

A Pisces man can be sensitive and take everything you do to heart. He may read too much into what you say. Men born under this sign shut down when you ignore their tender nature.

If you are abrupt or rude with a Pisces man, you may unintentionally make him back away. Pisces men can be sensitive to your tone and body language.

If you seem closed off, a Pisces man can feel rejected. Avoid pushing him away, and you can make a Pisces man feel confident. He feels comfortable with you when he can speak his mind.

But Pisces men often stifle their feelings because they are sensitive to rejection. Men born under this sign can be attentive and obsessed with you. But if you are attuned to his needs, you can prevent him from being distant.

He’s on a Retreat

A Pisces man may be distant because he is on a retreat. When he’s distant it is often because he is engaging in spiritual practices. Men born under this sign often go on mystical retreats to recharge.

Pisces is a mystical sign. Men born under this sign can be distant when traveling through sacred land. He partakes in spiritual ceremonies and ignores his phone.

He won’t maintain contact while following his spiritual quest. A Pisces man may ignore you when taking a sabbatical for spiritual or emotional reasons.

When a Pisces man is distant himself, he may be struggling with conflicting feelings. He seeks refuge on a spiritual retreat and wanders to find healing and insight.

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He’s Intoxicated

A Pisces man can be distant when intoxicated. One of a Pisces man’s common vices is his tendency toward escapism. He often loses himself in alcohol or other mind-altering substances.

When a Pisces man is distant, he may be unavailable because he is intoxicated. Men born under this sign can be frequently intoxicated and want to retreat into fantasies.

Pisces men are prone to fantasies and illusions. Men born under this sign can be attracted to alcohol and drugs as a way to stifle their intense feelings.

When a Pisces man is distant, he may be isolated because of intense emotional pain. Pisces often deals with the pain by imbibing alcohol. They can lose themselves with intoxication.

He’s Insecure

A Pisces man is known for being insecure. Men born under this sign can be anxious. They are often unsure of themselves. When a Pisces man grows distant, he pulls away out of uncertainty.

A Pisces man who grows detached may have self-doubts. He has insecurities that make him pull away from you. Men born under this sign can be unsure of themselves.

Pisces men run cold when they doubt themselves. They feel insecure about their potential and question their place in your life. Men born under this sign can be quiet when unsure of themselves.

If you know what to do when a Pisces man is distant, you can make a man born under this sign come back. Build up his confidence and help him express his needs.

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He’s Shy

A Pisces man can be distant because he is naturally shy. You may wonder why a Pisces man suddenly goes quiet. He may pull away when he falls in love because he is inhibited.

When a Pisces man is shy, he hides from you. He waits for you to initiate contact before following through. When a Pisces man is interested in you, he may chase you but then stop.

Pisces men often seem inhibited. They can be timid in love and want to avoid saying the wrong thing. They overcompensate for their sensitive feelings by becoming shy.

You may think you’re seeing signs a Pisces man has lost interest. He may be shy rather than being over you. Pisces men often sabotage relationships because they are too shy to initiate.

Leaving a Pisces man alone is not ideal for a Pisces man. A Pisces man feels rejected if you don’t pursue him when he’s shy. Men born under this sign need encouragement.

He’s Distracted

A Libra man can be distracted from the relationship when dealing with intense issues. He becomes distant when distracted. A Pisces man may have family conflicts to attend to.

When a Pisces man is distracted, he doesn’t respond to your texts. He shuts down and can be aloof for days. He may be distracted by art projects or other works in progress.

If you believe your Pisces man is distracted, you can make matters worse by chasing him. Let him follow his instincts and gently nurture his interests.

Follow a no-contact rule with a Pisces man when he’s distracted. He misses you before long and will return. Pisces men go hot and cold and will come back if you give them time.

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He’s Avoiding Conflict

Pisces men are often passive. They avoid conflict and can be shy when they have a problem with you. Rather than addressing their needs and fears, Pisces men steer clear of conflicts.

A Pisces man becomes distant when he doesn’t want to deal with problems. He wants to keep the peace and can be accommodating. But he may be unhappy regardless of appeasing you.

His tendency to avoid conflict makes Pisces admired by many. But this habit can bring havoc into his romantic relationships. He becomes resentful when his feelings aren’t addressed.

When you see signs a Pisces man is sexually attracted to you, men born under this sign can be responsive and obsessive. But if he’s distant, a Pisces man may be resentful. He may be avoiding tension.

A Pisces man’s grieving and emotional wounds can keep him from you. He becomes distant when going through a loss or dealing with emotional stress.