10 Reasons Why Your Cancer Man is Slow To Commit

Do Cancers have commitment issues? Although they are notoriously slow to commit to relationships, they want to settle down. Cancers have many reasons for their reluctance.

Most of the time, a Cancer man slow to commit is cautious due to his sensitivity and fear of being hurt. You can appeal to your Cancer man’s desire for security and help him commit.

A Cancer man who feels safe with you lets his guard down. He wants commitment, but he doesn’t want to get hurt.

1. He’s Sensitive

Cancer men are slow to commit because they are sensitive. They are among the most sensitive men in the zodiac as a water sign. He hides his vulnerability but is susceptible to being hurt.

A grown Cancer man may break down and cry if you hurt his feelings. You can accidentally shatter his fragile ego. Cancer men fall in love fast but are slow to commit because they must ensure you understand their sensitive nature.

Once you demonstrate to your Cancer man that you are empathetic to his needs, he settles down. Cancer men are eager to commit; they want to ensure you are a safe harbor for their intense feelings.

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2. He’s Wounded

Another reason a Cancer man is slow to commit relates to his wounds. Like his symbol, the crab, Cancer men hang on tight to the past and never forget a trauma. A Cancer man hurt by someone else is slow to commit to you.

It seems unfair that you pay the price for his ex’s harmful behavior. Yet Cancer men are known to project their past wounds onto people who had nothing to do with their traumas.

The only way to help a Cancer man, hurt in the past, is to show him consistently that you are different. You can’t tell him you must demonstrate your trustworthiness.

Cancer men can get lost wallowing in their past traumas and wounds. They must see that you are reliable and consistent. Empathize with his wounds. Cancer men seek trauma bonding, and comparing experiences can reassure them.

Distancing yourself from a Cancer man backfires if he is slow to commit because he is not over his wounds. You can make a Cancer man feel comfortable by being available. Don’t shut down, or he assumes you’re abandoning him.

3. He’s Insecure

Cancer men are known for being insecure. You can get a Cancer man to commit to you when you show him you are willing to create a stable foundation. Validate his feelings and listen to his fears.

Cancer men are anxious. They anticipate bad things that could happen long before these events manifest. An insecure Cancer man can undermine a relationship.

Before he can sabotage your connection, nurture your Cancer man and help him see he has nothing to fear with you. He commits when he realizes you are stable and consistent.

Build up his confidence and help him improve his self-esteem. You can help your Cancer man become confident when you show empathy. Listen to his insecurities.

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4. Financial Pressures

A Cancer man facing financial pressures won’t commit. He believes providing for his family is his duty. Cancer men are traditional and want to create a financial foundation for you before settling down.

An underemployed Cancer man or someone struggling to get out of debt prioritizes financial security. He may be madly in love with you, but he won’t settle down until he can provide for you.

You may feel frustrated with a Cancer man who is reluctant to commit for financial reasons. Even if you can pay for yourself and are financially independent, a Cancer man will not allow himself to be dependent on you.

A Cancer man’s lack of communication doesn’t help. When he is resistant to committing because of financial pressures, he doesn’t assert himself. He is ashamed of his financial standing.

A Cancer man overwhelmed by financial pressure avoids commitment because he doesn’t want to take on the responsibility of a relationship. He commits when he can care for you emotionally and financially.

5. Family Pressures

A Cancer man who is slow to commit to a relationship may be experiencing family pressures. When he is the caretaker to his aging parents or a single dad, he puts family above everything else.

No matter how much your Cancer man loves you, he won’t settle down if he thinks doing so takes attention away from his family. Support his decisions and offer to help with family responsibilities.

Another source of family pressure that inhibits your Cancer man’s commitment comes from judgmental parents or elders in his family. If his family does not approve of his relationship with you, he tries to appease them.

A Cancer man will keep his relationship with you a secret or avoid commitment, so he doesn’t upset his family. Cancer men want the approval of their families. If you want him to commit, build a solid relationship with his family.

Signs a Cancer man is seeing someone else can be indicators his family doesn’t approve. He may not be unfaithful but avoids commitment because of his allegiance to his family.

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6. He’s a Perfectionist

Cancer men can be perfectionists. They are die-hard romantics who fall in love fast. Yet they won’t commit if your relationship doesn’t match their fantasies.

They dream of an ideal relationship and can be discerning. Cancer men wait for a woman who reminds them of the girl next door. They want a relationship with someone who matches their daydreams.

You don’t have to be perfect to get a Cancer man to commit. But your relationship must align with his desire for tradition, security, and romance. You can get him to commit once you understand his ideal relationship.

How does a Cancer man test you? A Cancer man creates a high standard for you to live up to. When he is slow to open up and commit, he waits to see how you respond. Be supportive and encouraging. Don’t pressure him.

7. He’s Moody

Cancer men are famous for their lability and extreme mood swings. When a Cancer man is slow to commit, he is often swept away by intense emotions. Cancer men are moody and consumed by emotion.

Show your Cancer man you know how to ride the tides of his intense feelings. Don’t take his mood swings personally. Be patient with your Cancer man, and he eventually settles down.

You can’t get a Cancer man to commit to you unless you wait for him to go through his various moods. He second-guesses himself when he is in a low mood. Give him time, and he usually opens up when his moods change.

Moods are crucial for a Cancer man and casual relationships are impacted by his emotional state. He can be in a low mood and fear commitment or feel unworthy.

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8. Fears of Abandonment

Your Cancer man fears abandonment, and this causes him to shut down and avoid commitment. He loves hard and gets swept away when he cares about you.

Your Cancer man is afraid you will see his soft side and then abandon him. Though it takes time, you can help your Cancer man work through his fears of abandonment if you are patient and consistent.

Communicate clearly with your Cancer man. Don’t be too vague or he suspects the worst and assumes you are deceiving him. Help your Cancer man feel secure in the relationship.

Once you’ve earned his trust, don’t abuse it. Your Cancer man can read too much into casual conversations and feels abandoned if you don’t give him enough attention.

9. Mommy Issues

Your Cancer man can avoid commitment because of unresolved issues related to his family. When it comes to men with mommy issues, your Cancer man tops the list.

He is obsessed with his mother, yet he has unresolved issues related to his mother’s criticism of him. Your Cancer man’s relationships are influenced by his connection to his mother.

If his mother is critical, distant, or unforgiving, your Cancer man avoids commitment out of fear that you will repeat the dynamics he lived through with his mother.

He may be reluctant to commit if his mother was unfaithful to his father. A mother who is judgmental and impossible to please sets a Cancer man up for commitment issues throughout his life.

You can help your Cancer man work through these issues when you understand his relationship with his mother. He projects his fears and wishes from this relationship onto you and plays out early family difficulties.

How long does it take a Cancer man to commit? The answer to this depends on the extent of his family issues. If he has a supportive, stable mother, your Cancer man is eager to commit.

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10. Workaholism

A Cancer man who is a workaholic resists commitment because he is married to his job. He avoids commitment when he doesn’t want to take attention away from his work obligations.

You can help your Cancer man overcome his workaholic nature by ensuring your time together is more exciting and rewarding than his time in the office. Your Cancer man works too much when he needs a sense of purpose.

When your Cancer man feels he has a purpose in his relationship with you, he shifts his attention from workaholism to focusing on you.

He wants to feel important and seeks recognition. Admire your Cancer man and reward his talents. Getting a Cancer man to commit is easier when you make him feel fulfilled.