Why does Scorpio avoid emotional attachment?

People have become more interested in exploring zodiac signs in recent years, looking into the attributes of each in hopes of finding some resemblance to themselves. But are these purported characteristics set in stone? What about when it comes to the Scorpio – do they avoid emotional attachment?

Scorpios are passionate, fierce lovers who will only show love and attachment when they feel complete trust in their romantic partner. They are highly emotional; however, they pick and choose when to show their emotions.

If you have ever met a Scorpio, you have likely noticed their quirky emotional habits. It may have led you to believe that they avoid emotional attachment altogether, but that is not the case. To understand the reasoning behind this thought process, you have to dig deeper into the Scorpio personality traits and humans in general.

Why does Scorpio avoid emotional attachment?

One thing that is noticeable about most Scorpios is they can be extremely emotional at times but have a cool and calm personality at others. Is it true that they have issues with emotional attachment, or is the world simply misunderstanding them?

There are a few important things to know about Scorpio to help you understand the reasoning behind why Scorpio tends to be seen as someone who avoids emotional attachment.

Scorpio is a highly emotional individual

The Scorpio sign is known for putting their emotions on a pedestal. It is the driving force behind their thoughts, feelings, and actions. If they are passionate about something, you will see it. Emotional experiences can have an extreme impact on a Scorpio, whether it’s something that brings them bliss and happiness or makes them completely distraught.

Scorpio can pick and choose their emotions

Just because Scorpio is emotional does not mean that they will engage with every emotion. This may be the driving force behind why they may appear to be avoiding emotional attachment at times. They know they do not want to engage with the feeling, so they completely ignore it. When they do engage, though, their emotions are powerful and persistent.

Scorpios love with robust passion

The Scorpio lover is abundantly passionate. They are filled to the brim with desire and love for their partner. The problem is, they must have complete trust in their partner before revealing this side. Perhaps that is the reason why some may feel they are avoiding emotional attachment. 

At the same time, Scorpios do not take betrayal well and are not quick to forgive. This can lead some Scorpios who have experienced a turbulent relationship to be a bit more guarded than others.

Scorpio is picky about their relationships

How the Scorpio behaves in their relationships may lead people to believe they are avoiding emotional attachment. Again, they are incredibly passionate individuals, but if they are not given the loyalty, respect, and trust they deserve, they will instantly become reserved. 

That is why you should never be surprised when a Scorpio tends to act a bit possessive and dominant. They want the same fierce love and loyalty they offer their partner to be returned to them. This can come across as aggressive, but it is simply the nature of the Scorpio to live emotionally and passionately.

Scorpios take their time — at first

Scorpios do not tend to jump headfirst into a relationship. This reluctance can be traced back to their trust issues and not knowing whether they want to engage with this new partner fully. This can come across as being emotionally detached. But, in reality, the Scorpio is simply sitting back and seeing if this is truly worth their time and effort. 

Most importantly, they want to know if you are worth their emotions. While it might take longer for a Scorpio to release their inner feelings, it is well worth the wait. They can provide a powerful love that other signs are not capable of; however, you must be patient and peel back their layers to connect with a Scorpio. [Source]

Do all Scorpios avoid emotional attachment?

As you can see, it is easier to say the opposite. The Scorpio sign can be perceived as avoiding emotional attachment because they do not feel secure in a relationship. The best thing to do is to ensure your Scorpio partner that you are thoroughly in love with and loyal to them and show it. This will allow them to release their inner passion and become emotionally attached.

Of course, you also have to take into consideration that not every Scorpio is the same. While many Scorpio natives will share this emotional intensity and need for equality in a relationship, it’s not set in stone. It comes down to the person and their personality as well as other factors, such as how they were raised.

Signs of an emotionally detached person

If you are unsure whether you are dealing with an emotionally detached individual, it’s best to look for signs of emotional detachment. These are traits that are not likely to be a part of a Scorpio. But everyone is different, and you can’t group an entire zodiac sign into a few personality traits (especially since Vedic Astrology is complicated).

Here are some signs to look out for:

• They are overly charming. There is no meaning behind their words. They are simply flattering you for the fun of it, but they do not want anything serious.
• They admit they are no good at relationships. This person is telling you that they are not good at relationships. Can you expect someone like this to be emotionally attached? 
• Their past relationships ended before getting too serious. Someone who struggles with emotional attachment issues will ditch the relationship before it gets too serious every time.
• They have a quick temper. Someone who gets upset at the drop of a hat probably isn’t very good at controlling their emotions in the first place, let alone becoming attached to a lover.
• They are seeking perfection. Anyone who is looking for perfection in their relationship will be disappointed and end the relationship immediately. 
• They can be too secretive or too straightforward. It is typically one or the other. The individual may be secretive about important details of their life. They may also be aggressively straightforward, asking for money or sex right off the bat.
• They are unavailable most of the time. Someone who does not want to be involved or attached will make themselves scarce. So, you can forget about those special date nights. An emotionally detached person won’t make time because they don’t want to.
• They’re defensive and blame you for being too clingy. Someone who is not clingy will be put off by the slightest amount of ‘cling.’ Even a few texts a day will be too much for the emotionally detached individual.

Do these sound like traits of a Scorpio? Quite the contrary. A Scorpio is ready to love; they are just picky about who they share their love and passion with. [Source]

Final thoughts

Scorpio may be thought of as a sign of emotional detachment, but their reality is much more complicated. While some Scorpios may suffer from detachment issues, most are ready and full of passion and love. As long as the Scorpio feels confident and secure in their relationship, they have no problem unleashing their flurry of loving emotions.