What Should You Expect From an Upset Taurus Man?

No woman wants to see their Taurus man upset. He is not one to easily forgive and forget when something goes wrong. Instead, he carries a grudge.

Men born under this sign can be cranky. They expect everyone to know what they want. They’re disappointed if you don’t read their minds.

Taurus men go cold when upset. You may feel the temperature in the room drop. When a man born under this sign has a problem, he makes it everybody’s problem.

He Goes Quiet

The earliest sign something is wrong is when a Taurus man gets quiet. Women are easily confused because Taurus men are quiet for various reasons. Sometimes he’s upset, but he may not be.

But rest assured, if he is upset, the first thing he does is give the silent treatment. He does this to try to control his temper. He doesn’t want to go overboard and say something he regrets.

Taurus men are typically not verbose. They are men of few words but are charming and like to keep a conversation going. When he shrugs off your questions or doesn’t text back, he’s usually upset.

Knowing how to beat a Taurus man at his own game is not easy. He digs in his heels to get what he wants. You can stay a step ahead by giving him space when he goes quiet.

You may think he’s silent to let you know when a Taurus man is done with you, and sometimes this is true. But it is not always the case. Taurus men go quiet for a variety of reasons.

A Taurus man’s silent treatment means he’s upset. But he may still love you and want to be close to you. He doesn’t know how to talk about his complicated feelings so he shuts down.

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He’s Brooding

Taurus men have a particular reaction when their feelings are hurt. They ruminate over their wounded feelings but keep their temper on a low simmer. A Taurus man broods over his emotional wounds.

When a Taurus man is upset, he replays his triggers in his mind. He stews on whatever slight, real or imagined, has occurred. His brooding nature can make him seem sullen and moody, it’s one of his least attractive traits.

When a Taurus man has a grievance, he lets his thoughts percolate endlessly. His facial expression turns from stoic to angry. You may sense he’s unhappy, but he won’t reveal the cause of his distress.

Crying in front of a Taurus man doesn’t break him out of his mood. You may expect him to act compassionate, but his concern for you won’t permeate his defenses.

Knowing how to comfort a Taurus man helps encourage him to talk about his feelings before he loses control of his anger. Make his favorite meal. Distract him with a pleasant walk. Help him relax when he’s tense.

A Taurus man makes you read his mind when he’s upset. He won’t tell you what you did wrong or what you can do to make him feel better. When he’s brooding, appeal to his desire for comfort and security.

He’s Sulky

When a Taurus man isn’t giving you the evil eye, he sits and sulks. He vacillates between being moody and brooding and then sullen and detached. If you make him jealous or don’t show appreciation, he pouts.

Don’t be fooled into thinking you’ll see a Taurus man cry. He won’t shed tears around you. Instead, he crosses his arms, stares at the floor, and goes silent. He wants you to feel guilty but doesn’t tell you why.

Ask a Taurus man why he’s upset and acts as you should already know. He expects you to know his feelings because he doesn’t want to be honest about his vulnerability.

When a Taurus man is sorry, he won’t apologize to you. Instead, he returns to his typical, affectionate self. You may feel frustrated after dealing with his sulky nature. He doesn’t show the same empathy you gave him.

Don’t lose your temper with a Taurus man. If he’s sulking and you become frustrated, the combination of your anger and his feelings can lead to more drama. He expects you to have sympathy.

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He’s Resentful

One of the most common reasons a Taurus man becomes upset with you is when he acts resentful. Taurus men are notorious for holding grudges. They don’t speak up when something bothers them. Over time they become more agitated.

He may act jealous of you, downplaying your successes, or putting you on a guilt trip when he is upset about something. His resentful nature can lead him to take you for granted.

Taurus men act unappreciative, and miserable when they’re upset. Your Taurus man may even act belligerent. Something is troubling a Taurus man when he has a chip on his shoulder.

You must know what to do when a Taurus man is mad at you. Trying to talk logically to a sensitive, insecure Taurus man backfires. First, he needs to feel comfortable.

Reassure him that he is not losing ground. He doesn’t like surprises and needs to be in control. Let him feel like he’s in charge. Taurus men calm down when their basic needs are met.

He’s Passive-Aggressive

Another common reaction Taurus men have to be upset is to become passive-aggressive. They smile and tell you everything is fine, but you can tell by their tone of voice this is not true.

A Taurus man who is being passive-aggressive downplays his frustration. You know something is wrong because he won’t return your calls. He may cancel plans or make excuses not to see you.

He may even lose interest in sex. Despite this, he continues to deflect away from the problem. He may act as if you’re picking a fight with him to make his behavior about you instead of taking responsibility.

A Taurus man in this phase can be irritating to deal with. He picks fights with you and then pretends he isn’t upset. He makes it sound as if you are the one instigating an argument.

A passive-aggressive Taurus man resorts to behavior that is hard to pinpoint. He smiles while dropping hints about how he feels. You can’t confront him. He denies anything you say.

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His Anger Simmers

He ignores his true feelings while anger brews beneath the surface. Your Taurus man may go from neutral, to silent, to irritated as his temper slowly escalates. Taurus men gradually become angry enough to say something directly.

By the time he lets you know how he feels, it is too late. A Taurus man who has reached his breaking point goes from stony silence to rage. His problems could be solved if he communicated sooner.

How long does a Taurus man stay mad? He usually holds back his anger, prolonging the whole ordeal. He stays mad until something triggers him and he lashes out.

Then, he calms down. But he won’t forget the reason he was upset in the first place. He lets his anger simmer for a long time before finally letting you know why he’s upset.

Women feel like they walk on eggshells around a Taurus man. When he seems upset, you may not know what will trigger him to blow up with anger. A Taurus man in love tries to avoid conflict.

But suppressing his feelings usually leads to more resentment, anger, and rage. Taurus men need outlets for their feelings. If a Taurus man has something on his mind, he needs to speak up.

He’s Unforgiving

Taurus men never forget an insult. Even when a Taurus man says he’s over an argument, he files it in the back of his mind. You think he’s forgiven you, but he resurrects old grievances out of nowhere.

Never underestimate a Taurus man’s ability to cling to resentments. His insecurities won’t let him forgive. He always wonders if you are going to hurt him again. Taurus men feel betrayed when they don’t get their way.

A Taurus man’s guarded nature makes it difficult for him to trust people in the first place. If he lets you in and then feels like you betrayed him, you won’t get a second chance.

He may eventually talk to you again, but he won’t open his heart. He’ll keep communication on a need-to-know basis. You won’t make the same mistakes twice.

You may be wondering when to give up on a Taurus man. When he refuses to let an argument go and it is interfering with the relationship, it may be time to call it quits. Give him time first, though.

Most women learn that the moment they think their Taurus man is finished with them, he changes his mind. An unforgiving Taurus man suddenly decides to make amends just when she thought it was over.

You have to agree to disagree if you want to spend your life with a Taurus man. Men born under this sign won’t forgive, but they eventually stop bringing up old grievances if they truly love a woman.