Understanding When a Capricorn Man is Mad (Quick Guide)

Fortunately, Capricorn men are slow to anger. They are patient and try to be understanding. But they also have no tolerance for wasting time.

The issues that trigger him most make him get mad at you. A Capricorn man is honest. He tries to avoid conflict. He gives you a chance to correct transgressions.

But if you don’t take his advice, or if you repeatedly make mistakes, he’ll get angry. Show him you take him seriously. Avoid triggering his anger in the first place.

Don’t Criticize Him

Capricorn men are not egotistical. They let a lot of things slide. But if you criticize a Capricorn man, he’ll become resentful. Men born under this sign are meticulous and dedicated to doing their best.

If you criticize him, he’ll feel disrespected. Capricorn men have thick skin, but they don’t tolerate having their efforts criticized. Most importantly, don’t criticize his work and career.

This makes a Capricorn man angry because he works hard and puts his best effort into his work. If you criticize him, he assumes you think his best efforts fall short.

Many women say, “My Capricorn is mad and ignoring me!” But the truth is, if he thinks you’re going to criticize him, he won’t waste his time talking to you. Keep an open mind.

When a Capricorn man is done with you, you overstepped your boundaries. He’s usually patient, but if you keep criticizing him, he cuts ties.

This is easier said than done. Capricorn men have a habit of coming across as critical in relationships. They are abrupt and can seem aloof and even mean. But they are just honest and direct.

They call things out as they see them. When a Capricorn man is already angry, giving him a taste of his own medicine is counterproductive. He’ll only become more aggravated. It’s best to try to de-escalate him.

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Listen

If you’re wondering what to do when a Capricorn man is mad at you, the best place to start is also the easiest. Just listen. Drop all distractions and focus on him. Hear what he is saying.

One of the best ways to avoid making a Capricorn man angry with you is to listen to him. He also feels disrespected when you don’t give him your full attention when he’s talking to you.

Capricorn men are not needy in relationships. They don’t go out of their way to get your attention. Capricorn men want to say something once and not repeat themselves. Capricorn men are not deep.

Capricorn men are clear and direct. You don’t have to read between the lines. Don’t get distracted by your phone. Make eye contact and digest what he’s saying.

When a Capricorn man is embarrassed, it is essential to listen to him. He doesn’t like being transparent only to have his concerns ignored. Be attentive to your Capricorn man.

Be Rational

You can avoid triggering a Capricorn man if you are rational. Men born under this sign don’t like drama. If you are too emotional or bring chaos into his life, he’ll get upset with you.

If you are reasonable with a Capricorn man, you can work out most misunderstandings or differences of opinion. He’s stubborn but if he sees the purpose of what you are trying to convey, he will work with you.

When he’s mad, a Capricorn man will bring up every time you lost control of your emotions. He sees this as a sign of instability. Emotions make Capricorn men feel threatened. Best to try to be rational.

If you want to know what to do when a Capricorn man is ignoring you, the best response is to give him space. Then rationally talk to him. Leave drama out of the conversation.

Hugging him or trying to be affectionate when he’s mad isn’t helpful. If you want to know how to comfort a Capricorn man when he’s mad the best thing you can do is maintain a calm, reasonable demeanor.

What irritates a Capricorn man more than anything is being overloaded with emotion. Crying in front of a Capricorn man is never a good idea. Maintain a logical standpoint.

You may be able to win an argument with some guys by tearing up and crying. But Capricorn men don’t fall for this. They feel manipulated when a woman acts this way. You won’t win by being affectionate either.

Instead, you need to act like you’re at work, not in a relationship. Treat him like a colleague. Act as if you are in a disagreement with a business partner or coworker.

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Stick to the Facts

When you disagree with a Capricorn man, act like you would in a courtroom. He doesn’t want to hear about your feelings. He wants you to stick to the facts.

In addition to remaining rational, it’s best to keep to factual information. Tell him the truth of the matter. If you are emotional, try to calm yourself before having conversations with a Capricorn man.

Be as objective as possible. Capricorn is analytical and rational. He doesn’t want to speculate, nor does he want to be bogged down by your emotions. He’s only interested in concrete, observable, verifiable facts.

Leave opinions and feelings at the door when talking to a Capricorn man. He needs to stick to the basics of the story. He gets mad when you come to him with too much information or raw emotion.

Keep your conversation simple and to the point. Avoid diverting into tangents. Present him with an explanation based on facts, not feelings. Listen to what he has to say in response.

Some women become frustrated with Capricorn men because they don’t validate their feelings. But this is a Capricorn man’s nature. They are going to respond to the nuts and bolts of a situation. They don’t understand emotions.

If you try to get him to honor how you feel instead of dealing with the situation directly, you will only burn yourself out and frustrate him. Keep yourself focused on solving the problem, not venting.

Take Responsibility

You can de-escalate a conflict with a Capricorn man if you take responsibility right away. Acknowledge mistakes you made, even if you don’t think the argument is entirely your fault.

Speaking a Capricorn man’s language requires a direct approach. Be honest and transparent. Don’t try to make excuses or justifications. If you overstepped your boundaries, admit it and correct the behavior.

The worst thing you can do is to downplay your role in a problem. If you make excuses or point fingers without taking responsibility for your actions, he’ll get angry.

Before going to friends and saying, “Help, my Capricorn man is shutting me out!” stop to consider if you’ve been shrugging off your responsibilities. If you haven’t been accountable, he may be avoiding you.

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Focus on Solutions

If you want to vent and complain, call a friend. Don’t bring your grievances to a Capricorn man. He doesn’t have the patience to listen to you complain about problems. Capricorn men are solution oriented.

If you tell him about a problem, he will try to solve it. If you want to focus on your feelings or how bad a situation is, he will lose patience with you. Talk to Capricorn when you want solutions.

This is also a good way to de-escalate a Capricorn man. When he’s angry, pivot the conversation and focus on solutions. If you don’t keep the dialog solution-oriented, you are wasting his time. Capricorn men are not interested in processing.

Take Him Seriously

A Capricorn man has a sense of humor, he hides it well. If you want to avoid making a Capricorn man angry, be somber. He is mature and responsible. He doesn’t like to play games.

If a Capricorn man makes a joke, you can let your guard down and take a lighter tone. Generally speaking, never assume a Capricorn man is in a playful mood. He seldom is.

When he’s angry, avoid breaking the tension by making jokes. Instead, take his concerns seriously and professionally address the issues. This is the only way to make sure he doesn’t further escalate.

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Don’t Minimize His Anger

Never make light of a Capricorn man’s anger. He seldom gets angry to the point of making his feelings known. When he lets you know he’s unhappy, take note.

You may think he’s overreacting or making a big deal out of nothing. If he’s angry, a Capricorn man has his reasons. Never try to brush his anger aside as unimportant.

Telling him to relax or get over it will further fuel the fire. It’s best to hear him out. Capricorn men aren’t needy. They never look for validation. They do want to make sure you take them seriously, though.

Whatever you do, never tell a Capricorn man he’s being silly. When he’s angry, he has a valid reason. You may disagree with him, his triggers may seem insignificant, but Capricorn only gets mad if he thinks something is important.

Just because Capricorn has a subdued way of expressing anger doesn’t mean his anger is invalid. He may be fuming inside, but he’ll only show you the tip of the iceberg.

His low drama response is an invitation to work things out with him. Avoid mistakenly assuming he is not angry or that his triggers are no big deal.