Are you involved with a Taurus man and you feel like he’s keeping important information from you? Maybe he just hides small things or maybe he tells white lies. Why? Hopefully this article will help you understand better why he may be doing these types of things.
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In my years as a relationship astrologer, I have worked with thousands of women who are involved with a Taurus man, and this is one of the questions I hear the most. She feels like he is hiding something, and it drives her absolutely crazy because she can feel the connection is real, yet he will not let her all the way in.
In our survey of over 5,600 women involved with Taurus men, 26% said he sends mixed signals and 16% admitted they have no idea where they stand with him because he is so confusing. That secretive nature you are noticing is not a flaw. It is wired into his Venus-ruled personality, and once you understand why he does it, you can stop taking it personally and start working with his nature instead of against it.
If you want a complete roadmap for understanding what goes on inside your Taurus man’s mind, including the things he will never tell you directly, I put together Taurus Man Secrets to help you decode every confusing behavior he throws your way.
The Secret Reason Your Taurus Man Guards His Privacy So Fiercely
Taurus men really love their personal space and freedom. Even if you share a home together; he will still want his personal space. This includes his thoughts or secrets.
While a Taurus has no problem being with you or sharing his life with you; he will keep some things to himself because they are his. Remember that he’s possessive.
Though you may believe he should disclose everything about himself; it’s just not likely to happen. He may start to let you know some things over time but it’s definitely not an overnight process.
A Taurus has to trust you with all that he is in order for you to know everything. With the stubbornness they possess, it may be a difficult thing to achieve but not impossible. It will just take a lot of time.
The Venus-Ruled Trait That Makes Him Keep Things to Himself
To truly understand why your Taurus man is so secretive, you have to understand what drives him on an astrological level. Taurus is ruled by Venus, the planet of love, beauty, and comfort. That means he craves harmony, stability, and peace above almost everything else. When he senses that sharing certain information might create conflict or emotional turbulence, his instinct is to keep it locked away.
He is also a fixed earth sign, which makes him the most grounded and resistant to change of all twelve signs. Fixed signs hold onto things, whether that is an opinion, a routine, or a secret. He does not release information until he has decided on his own terms and his own timeline that it is safe to do so.
This is not about deception. A Taurus man who truly cares about you is not trying to mislead you. He is trying to protect the relationship from unnecessary disruption. In his mind, there are things that belong to him and things that belong to the relationship, and he draws that line very carefully.
That said, this same trait can make you feel shut out, especially if you are someone who values complete openness. The key is learning how to make him feel safe enough that he wants to share, rather than trying to force information out of him, because force is the one thing a Taurus will never respond to.
5 Things Your Taurus Man Is Probably Hiding Right Now
A Taurus man will commit to you over time. The thing is; he will withhold information that you feel you should know. He may still be friends with his last ex girlfriend that he loved very much.
He feels that it’s not necessary for you to know because it doesn’t involve you and he isn’t in a relationship with her anymore; he’s with you. It’s completely irrelevant for you to know; in his mind.
He may also have a last will and testament written out and designated to a family member. If you are living with him and are planning a long term future; you will probably be quite shocked that he isn’t leaving his will for you.
Over time that could change but again; it would take a huge chunk of time for him to trust enough that you would be the recipient of his possessions. He takes his things and his money very seriously.
If you’ve married one; he may at that point put you in the will but in most cases, he will not leave you everything. He will divide it up between you and his family.
He may also meet up with a female friend for lunch or coffee and not bother to tell you. Either it slipped his mind because he felt it was no big deal or he just doesn’t want to upset you.
Generally speaking, if he knows something will upset you then he will avoid bringing it up. He avoids conflict and drama whenever possible. The thing is; if the shoe was on the other foot, he’d be incredibly jealous and pissed off.
How to Tell If Your Taurus Man Is Hiding Something Serious (Or Just Being a Taurus)
There is an important difference between normal Taurus privacy and actual dishonesty, and knowing which one you are dealing with can save you from unnecessary heartbreak or, just as importantly, from ignoring a real red flag.
Normal Taurus privacy looks like this: he does not volunteer details about his day unless you ask, he keeps certain friendships separate from your relationship, he does not post much about you online, and he takes a long time before he shares deep personal stories. None of these are warning signs. This is simply how a Taurus man operates.
What should concern you is a sudden change in his behavior. If he used to be somewhat open and has now become noticeably guarded, if he gets defensive or irritable when you ask simple questions, if he starts hiding his phone when he never did before, or if his stories start contradicting each other, those are signals worth paying attention to. A Taurus man who is being genuinely deceptive will often overcompensate with extra affection or unexpected gifts to distract you from what he does not want you to see.
Warning: Why Pushing a Taurus Man to Share His Past Can Backfire
It’s not often that a Taurus will want to divulge his past to you. He may give you some clippets every now and then but he will not feel any hurry to disclose his past; especially relationships.
This man is a solid rock and it’s hard to get him to bend and open up. He may have had some really memorable experiences both good and bad but he doesn’t really want to talk about either.
While you can talk about your ex’s and things you’ve been through; he’ll listen and be there for you but it’s not likely he’ll bring up his ex’s to you. If he does, you will probably be shocked.
Most Taurus men like to keep things like this locked up and stored away as it’s no one’s business. Even the person he is closest to isn’t privy to this information. Again; it’s a rarity for a Taurus to fully open up like this.
Why Your Taurus Man Is So Guarded on Social Media
You’ll find that many Taurus men will enjoy using social networking sites but he’ll be very careful what he posts. He doesn’t want anyone to figure him out and he definitely doesn’t like anyone knowing his business.
If you’re involved with a Taurus and he wants to keep your relationship on the down low; it’s not because he’s embarrassed to be with you. He is just super secretive and doesn’t think his relationship is anyone else’s beeswax.
Now if he does happen to divulge his relationship status, thank your lucky stars. It’s very hard to get him to do it in the first place but when he does; he’ll expect you not to put too much information up.
Talking about your relationship publicly will embarrass him and feel that he’s on the spot. It will also make him uncomfortable that people know more than he wants them to.
Dating a Taurus can be complicated but be sure that you’ve discussed with him what his boundaries are so that you don’t accidentally reveal too much and he’ll be Ok with letting you show your relationship status.
Don’t ever make the mistake of replying to people who post on his stuff. If you do, he’ll see you as trying to take over his page and will see this as an invasion of privacy. Even though it’s you; he still wants autonomy with his friends.
The Simplest Way to Get Your Secretive Taurus Man to Finally Open Up
If you have been trying to crack your Taurus man’s shell with direct questions, emotional confrontations, or ultimatums, you have probably noticed that none of those approaches work. In fact, they tend to make him even more secretive. A Taurus man does not respond to pressure. He responds to safety.
The single most effective thing you can do is create an environment where he feels zero judgment. When he does share something with you, no matter how small, resist the urge to react strongly or ask a dozen follow-up questions. Simply listen, acknowledge what he said, and let him see that nothing bad happened because he opened up. Over time, this builds the kind of trust that makes a Taurus man voluntarily share things he has never told anyone.
Physical affection also plays a surprising role. Taurus is the most sensory sign in the zodiac, and physical closeness makes him feel emotionally connected. A long hug, a hand on his arm during a quiet conversation, or simply sitting close together without the pressure to talk can do more to open him up than any words.
In our survey, 45% of women said their relationship with a Taurus man is moving slowly. That pace is not a punishment. It is how he builds the trust foundation that eventually leads him to share everything with you. The women who succeed with Taurus men are the ones who stop fighting his timeline and start working with it.
The Truth About Taurus Men and Secrets (What Really Matters)
The thing here is to know that your Taurus man will not keep important secrets from you. While he may not want to divulge everything or reminisce about his ex’s with you; he will not withhold crucial information.
He will not want you to keep such secrets from him either. He’d rather have all the fundamentals laid out and followed properly. That means that even if he does withhold some things from you; it may be a defense mechanism.
It may also be that he’s trying to spare your feelings. After all, does it really matter that an ex of his was a super model? It may on some level make you feel lesser of yourself which isn’t something he wants.
He is with you because he chose you very carefully. He loves who you are and what you look like and he will not accept anything less than beautiful. Super model or not, he is with you. Take that as an ultimate compliment!
So many amazing facets can be found about the Taurus man in my book. If you take a good look at Taurus Man Secrets, you’ll unveil many of his eccentricities, desires, and thought processes. Take a look today and see how much you can learn!
Frequently Asked Questions About Secretive Taurus Men
Is a secretive Taurus man lying to me?
Not necessarily, and in most cases the answer is no. There is a significant difference between a Taurus man who is lying to you and one who is simply choosing not to share everything. Taurus men are wired for privacy. They compartmentalize their lives and release information on their own schedule, not yours.
A Taurus man who loves you will not keep dangerous or relationship-threatening secrets from you. He may not tell you every detail about his day, his finances, or his past relationships, but he will not hide something that would genuinely hurt you if you found out. That is his code of honor as a fixed earth sign, loyalty runs deep in his nature.
Where it gets tricky is when his silence feels like a wall. If you are used to partners who share everything freely, a Taurus man’s natural reserve can feel like deception even when it is not. Before you assume the worst, ask yourself whether his actions match his words. A Taurus man who is honest will show his love through consistent actions even when he is not verbally forthcoming.
Why does my Taurus man get angry when I ask questions about his past?
This is one of the most common frustrations women experience with Taurus men, and it almost always comes down to his fixed nature. When a Taurus man feels interrogated, something in him shuts down completely. He does not see your questions as curiosity or care. He experiences them as an invasion of his personal territory.
Remember that Taurus is ruled by the second house of possessions and values. He literally views his personal history, his memories, and his inner world as things that belong to him. When you push for access before he has decided to give it, it triggers the same protective instinct he would have if someone tried to take something physical from him.
The solution is counterintuitive: share your own past openly and vulnerably, without asking him to reciprocate. When he sees that you trust him with your stories and that you do not use vulnerability as a weapon, he will begin sharing his own stories in his own time. In our survey, 64% of women feel a genuine connection with their Taurus man, which means the bond is real. He just needs to feel that sharing his past will not change how you see him.
Will a Taurus man ever fully open up to me?
Yes, but it takes longer than with almost any other sign, and you have to earn it. A Taurus man who has fully committed to you will eventually share things with you that he has never told another person. When he reaches that level of trust, he becomes the most loyal, transparent, and devoted partner you could ask for.
The timeline varies, but you should expect months, not weeks. Some Taurus men take a year or more before they share their deepest feelings and fears. This is not a reflection of how much he cares about you. It is a reflection of how seriously he takes trust. He would rather take too long than open up too fast and risk getting hurt.
If you want to understand exactly what makes your specific Taurus man tick and learn how to build the kind of trust that makes him want to share everything with you, my guide Taurus Man Secrets covers all of this in detail, including the exact phrases and behaviors that make a Taurus man feel safe enough to drop his walls.
I would love to hear your story. Have you experienced this kind of secrecy with your Taurus man?
What happened when you tried to get him to open up? Share in the comments below, and I will do my best to help you figure out your next step.
So true I’m more secretive than scorpio lol
I know a couple taurus man, and i know much more scorpios in my life. I am a taurus woman and i think taurus man are such sweet beasts. Won’t give details,but overall scorpios engange with their hearts so much and taurus just stands there shameless like a cold hard rock (it is still cute tho),trying to take all they can without no care who get’s hurt or not(more wicked than a capricorn)…scorpios watch your emotions they always need to have a dose of your emotions that is why i love scorpios they show me when i behave like shit or behave truly brave. They are like a mirror. Taurus is good to get back on the ground or to focus and move things finally where others are just lame,but taurus help is limited cause they have their minds in so many things,they can get impatient with people who can’t follow their ideas and advices especially when this goes on for years( that is actually patient),they sometimes also pretend they want to help you but when they see there is nothing to do they drop you so cold. I saw this with a gemini and a taurus,the gemini is feeling betrayed but the taurus was just tired of her nonsense life that doesn’t suit the taurus.
I myself do it too and i really wish it was different but i would only be confused by too much emotional engangement,scorpios are the masters of emotions tho,that makes them less a**holes.
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Hi Ella!
Thank you for your input from the female perspective. Some people don’t get that there are some differences between the Taurus man and Taurus woman. Hormones is a definitely huge factor in the difference. Taurus men can be fantastic human beings if given the chance but communication always has to be in place and drama avoided otherwise they are crabby bulls.
Being between Aries and Gemini isn’t that easy 😉
I’n a Virgo and I’m close to dumping my Taurus. Yes he’s possessive and a great family man as a provider. But I’ve caught him talking to a bunch of girls on social media. And now he won’t let me see his phone. I even gave him a chance and didn’t even bring the past up. Then one day, he fell asleep on the couch, phone unlocked, and my intuition told me to check his phone. There it was again. This time he even payed for nudes. I’m over his temperamental and stubborn ass.
Hi R!
Eeks when they start doing that sort of thing it tends to who their lack of commitment. A fully committed Taurus doesn’t see any other women as anything. They certainly don’t sneak around to talk to other women either. Not showing you his phone is a huge red flag as well. I get privacy but if you have to hide something then you’re doing something you shouldn’t be. That being said, if he’s doing that and he paid for nudes… I don’t blame you for kicking his arse to the curb. It’s drama you don’t need in your life. A loyal Taurus man isn’t like that but he’s clearly not loyal. Do what is best for you!