One Single Zodiac Series: Taurus Men Bad Traits

Taurus men, born between April 20 and May 20, are often regarded as loyal, practical, reliable, and sensual.

When things ended between me and my Taurus, I was devastated—so much so that I went down a rabbit hole of understanding the seven stages of a twin flame journey. Yes, y’all, I thought this man was my twin flame. But he wasn’t that. I was just blinded by the bull—and I mean bulls**t. Here’s the thing: Taurus men are great at manipulating women and getting their way.

They have an innocence to them, a charm, a way of making you feel like the only woman in the world, all to milk you dry of everything and anything. Celebrity Taurus men who are simply diabolical when it comes to dating, and have a proven track record of being emotionally, mentally, or physically abusive towards women, include Meek Mill, Chris Brown, Cam Newton, DJ Akademiks, and even 6ix9ine (“six-nine”) to name a few.

The common thread here is that many Taurus men are womanizers and have an insatiable appetite for feminine energy. It’s not uncommon for a Taurus to cheat—so that part about loyalty? Please, we must stop spreading those lies. They are sensual beings and love beautiful women, but along with her beauty, she must also be successful! Taurus men are no strangers to asking women for money or help—they have no shame, literally.

If they need money for food and you have it, they’re going to ask. Heck, even if you don’t have it, they’re still going to ask. And once the well runs dry (i.e., your pockets), they’re onto the next. They value loyalty from their partners but are not great at reciprocating those expectations. You should be available to him, but he’s most likely going to prioritize his homeboys and flirt with women wherever he goes. But you see, his flirtatious nature is linked to his need to access women and their resources.

For example, when I dated a Taurus, he would go to parties and clubs and flirt with women just to pull from their hookahs. It was never anything more than that. He didn’t ask for their number or take them on dates—it was just for their resources. Will she buy him a drink? Will she have hookah at the table? Will she make herself available to take him home if he doesn’t have a ride?

A Taurus is excellent at pooling resources so he can hold onto his own—they are not too fond of sharing. If you want this zodiac sign to show interest and buy you things or invest in you financially, you need to be able to stand your ground. It’s not hard for this man to turn on the charm and get women to invest in him emotionally and monetarily because he’s the so-called "nice guy," the one who will show up for your events and be there to spend your birthday with you—he’s the epitome of the "for a good time call" guy.

But as far as showing loyalty, reliability, and stability in any relationship, it will not happen until he is ready to settle down and accomplish his goals. Most earth signs are stable and can be exemplary leaders in the household, but first, they need to know that you’re worth it. Taurus men like to take their time—go slow with women they like and cherish—because once they get into a serious relationship, they will not leave. “Once we choose you, that’s it,” says one Taurus subscriber.

“People always ask me how I can stay in my relationships so long, but the truth is, I choose one person and stay with them. It’s not rocket science, there’s no code to break. I take my time, so I don’t choose wrong. But once I lock in, that’s it.” The worst thing you can do is date a Taurus who is not investing in you emotionally and financially, and mistake this for love or interest.

When dating my Taurus, it was a nightmare—unstable, unpredictable, immature, unreliable, a user, and so much more. So what did I see in him? The charm. He was always so quick to right his wrongs through actions, and we never had tough conversations over the phone. He would take a cab or drive to my place to have a face-to-face conversation. But one time he did that, and guess what? He asked me for $10 to put gas in his car...

Needless to say, I was smitten by foolishness. Hopefully, you’re smarter than me and take my advice seriously—Taurus men are not for the weak. If you want to be with one and have him take you seriously, you need the patience of ten gods, good food, and to be 100% selfless. Taurus men need their women to be all about them—their needs are the priority. As a Leo woman, it’s literally impossible for me to neglect myself for a man who is not going to prioritize me. I get it, they’re so-called loyal and will stay with you forever, but I’d rather be alone than be with anyone just for the sake of saying I have a man.

If it means showering them with praise, time, attention, love, food, and all I get in return is a person taking away my solitude but never truly giving me companionship, I’ll leave that right where I found it. There is no one on this planet worth that headache. But understand that not all Taurus men are like this. Some may want to take things slow, and that’s alright, but you want a man who shows you that he cares, remembers the little things about you, and includes you in his day-to-day life.

It should not solely be you allowing him into your life—to be around your friends and family—while he does not reciprocate. Does he cook for you? Does he plan nice dates for you? Does he show you a good time without pressuring you to give him anything in return? If so, then you’ve got yourself a good, quality Taurus man.

by Danielle Wright