Why These Zodiac Men Play the Victim During Breakups: Virgo, Pisces & Capricorn

This city knows how to lie. Love is just an expensive window display, splendid and glamorous along the way, presenting sweet illusions. Whoever takes it seriously gets deceived. 

You thought he’d be different, but why should he be? The warmth created out of loneliness is too cold to last until dawn.

This article considers both Sun signs and Ascendants.

Virgo Men

Virgo men are the type who are always “right” in a relationship, regardless of who’s actually at fault. 

I’ve mentioned before that Virgo men are perfectionists, with strict standards. Fans often respond by saying that the Virgo men around them aren’t strict with themselves but have endless demands for others. 

Classic double standards. 

Harsh on others, lenient on themselves. 

The reason Virgo men often adopt a “victim” stance in relationships isn’t because they’re deliberately playing the role. Deep down, they genuinely believe they’re never wrong. 

Virgo men hate it when others question their decisions or judgments. They never think they’re at fault. If you tell them they’re wrong, they’ll argue with you for days on end. 

Virgo men only reflect on their actions when they absolutely cannot escape responsibility—like if they were solely responsible for a task. In such cases, they’ll think things over. 

But when it comes to relationships, which are complex and ambiguous, don’t expect a Virgo man to reflect on his role. In their mind, relationships never break down because of one person—it’s always both parties. 

At their core, Virgo men are pessimists. They’re realistic and logical, seeing the world as flawed, yet they yearn for perfection. This inner conflict is why Virgo men often seem conflicted and unable to let go, constantly tied up in knots. 

Another key point is that Virgo men, like Pisces, are “service-oriented.” They always feel like they’re giving in the relationship, doing their best for you, and are completely guilt-free. The problem is, they only see their own efforts. 

You may be giving even more, but they don’t notice. They treat you well, but it’s according to what they think you want, without considering whether you actually want it. They feel no guilt, even if they’ve been unfaithful physically. 

To them, it’s just a physical thing—they haven’t betrayed you emotionally, so they still think they’ve done nothing wrong. 

Virgo men can come up with countless reasons to justify why you hurt them by leaving, how much they sacrificed for you, how innocent and victimized they are, and how you, the heartless one, have wasted all the love they poured into you. 

In reality, though, Virgo men are often the first to move on. While you’re still wondering what went wrong, they’re already holding hands with their new partner.

Pisces Men

After discussing Virgo, let’s talk about Pisces. 

Pisces men are even worse than Virgo in this regard. 

Pisces is a sign associated with healing and emotional depth. 

Love holds a special place in their lives. 

To put it simply, if they break up with you today, they’ll be looking for love again tomorrow. They’re not going to remain single for the rest of their lives, staying faithful to you—such things never even cross their minds. Understand? 

So, if tomorrow they’re already seeking new love, but their reputation has been tarnished by a bad breakup, making it harder to find a new girlfriend, what do you think they’ll do? 

This is why all Pisces men, without exception, will quickly start portraying themselves as victims, telling everyone how tragic their situation is before you even realize what’s happened. 

I’ve seen countless women who’ve dated Pisces men, and even though they were clearly wronged, they’re told by friends, “He was so good to you. He really cared. There’s just been a misunderstanding—don’t blame him.” It’s enough to make you want to scream. 

Pisces men love to act like they’re deeply emotional, as if losing you is like losing the whole world. But in reality, they’re often the ones who cheated first. 

Pisces is a sign that always expects a return on investment. Many people claim Pisces is self-sacrificing, willing to give endlessly in love without asking for anything in return. Try ignoring their efforts, though, and see what happens. 

Pisces is one of the most mature signs of the zodiac. Never forget that they are the final sign, representing wisdom, old age, and someone who has seen it all. Pisces individuals learn about human nature and social dynamics early on, becoming adept at reading situations. 

So, they definitely understand the concept of “return on investment.” You might think they give without expecting anything back, but you’ve likely already given them what they wanted without realizing it. 

What Pisces seeks isn’t a gift in return for a gift—they may want something as simple as a heartfelt “I love you” after picking you up. 

They want different kinds of reciprocation. And once a relationship is over, Pisces men often view it as wasted time and energy. So, they’ll do everything they can to minimize their losses, including protecting their reputation. 

And that’s why it becomes your fault. You’re the one who wronged him, the one who failed the relationship. He remains the pure-hearted prince, ready to find someone new in no time.

Capricorn Men

Capricorn men are highly responsible when it comes to their careers, but that’s because their career is their everything. 

In relationships, it’s the complete opposite. Capricorns are often incapable of taking responsibility for their romantic lives. 

I’ve often told women that marrying a Capricorn man is fine, but don’t expect a good relationship before marriage. 

Once married, a Capricorn man will do everything in his power to provide for you and your family, ensuring you live well and taking care of you and your children. But if you’re just dating, he can be a total jerk. 

For Capricorn men, dating is merely a process of selecting a life partner, and this process doesn’t require commitment. 

That’s why Capricorn men are often criticized for being players. Even dogs wouldn’t date a Capricorn. 

Capricorns are naturally indifferent to emotions and lack emotional intelligence. So when it comes to breakups, they often handle them poorly. They genuinely don’t understand why their partner wants to break up because they never reflect on their own actions. 

In most cases, the breakup is actually due to the Capricorn man’s behavior. 

Let me give you an example to make it clearer. 

A Capricorn man is always busy with work and ignores his partner. She starts to complain, but he doesn’t listen. She hasn’t seen him in a month, so she gets upset, trying to get his attention. He responds with, “Why are you so unreasonable?” After not seeing him for another month, she finally breaks up with him. 

The Capricorn man is baffled: “I didn’t do anything wrong. I didn’t cheat on her or anything. She just broke up with me out of nowhere.” 

Understand now? 

That’s why Capricorn men always see themselves as victims. In their minds, they were just working hard, didn’t cheat, and didn’t do anything wrong, yet you still broke up with them. They’ll wonder why you can’t be more understanding. 

This is why many Capricorn men end up marrying someone who’s either a strategic partner or someone they don’t deeply love.

Only such women won’t complain or ask for more attention. They won’t cause drama or ask for emotional fulfillment—so there’s no need for a breakup. 

Objectively speaking, Capricorn men care deeply about their career reputations. If a breakup becomes public knowledge and people find out they mishandled the relationship, it could hurt their professional reputation. 

So, while they may not directly speak ill of you, they’ll subtly make sure people know that the breakup wasn’t their fault—it was you who didn’t understand them. 

This explains why many women find that after breaking up with a Capricorn, mutual friends who initially took their side eventually distance themselves. Someone has been quietly influencing them—can you figure out who?