Think aloud
Regardless of the zodiac sign, each of us is searching for a partner who is reliable, dependable, and trustworthy. This is especially true for Taurus. But they’re famous for taking their time when it comes to love, so it’s no wonder you’re asking: How does a Taurus man test you?
The abovementioned qualities are extremely important to a fixed earth sign, and Taurus is certainly no exception. He’s focused on building a stable and reliable life and doesn’t like to be surprised in any way.
That’s why a Taurus man wants a woman who won’t waste his precious time and who’ll work together with him towards achieving their goals.
You don’t need to worry about Tauruses being heartless because that’s not in their nature. They have a lot of love to give and don’t want to waste it on a person who’s going to play mind games with them. Instead, they need someone who’ll appreciate what they have to offer.
For the most part, when they decide to fully commit to a woman and settle down, that’s when they pull back from the dating scene. They don’t have any extra time to fool around and they’ll show their love and affection through their actions, rather than words.
This is why he will test you both consciously and subconsciously because he emphasizes compatibility over simple attraction.
Personality traits of a Taurus man
A Taurus man can either be patient, reliable, and consistent – just like a Capricorn, Aries, or a Libra. Or he might be lazy and laid back, similar to how a Pisces is when in love.
If a Taurus guy sees that you’re not worthy of his energy, then he won’t make any effort to persuade you to date him. He’ll not bother simply because he doesn’t see you as girlfriend material.
Taurean men are known to be great lovers and there has to be a pretty good reason for them to ever cheat on you. Being loyal is part of their nature and determination is their key trait.
They’re always chasing their dreams, and no matter what life throws at them, they’ll never surrender. They make long-term plans and plant seeds for their future since they strive to have a peaceful life.
Working hard and pulling all-nighters is common for them. Although it’s not easy to understand why they do that, if you want to date a Taurus guy, you have to at least be ready to accept that he won’t be available every second of the day.
Also, they don’t like sudden changes and instead prefer structure and routine. They’ll immediately back off if they see that a woman is trying to change them in any way.
On the bright side, if you share similar views of long-term commitment as them (bonus points if you’re a Taurus woman), then your romantic relationship will be perfect and harmonious.
How does a Taurus man test you?
A Taurus man in love will take his time to get to know you better before he takes your dating to the next level. He’s a hopeless romantic looking for his other half and will test you to see whether or not you’re truly compatible.
He may use various methods to test you, so be patient and let him control the tempo of your dating. I understand that this is a difficult thing to do, especially if you’re an Aquarius or Leo woman. But you’ll have to keep it cool and expect the unexpected.
So, how does a Taurus man test you? What are the big tests that a Taurean might give you if you’ve just started dating?
Luckily for you, I’m here to give you the answers to these questions and help you pass those tests with flying colors.
1. He reveals his dreams and ideas to you
If a Taurus man likes you, then he’ll use different strategies to test if you’re a match or not. One common test he’ll use to find the perfect woman for him is to check your support level.
Tauruses are known for being determined and goal-oriented. He’s driven to achieve his goals and is incredibly focused on making them happen. He’s ruthless and doesn’t care what other people think about him, which is why many women are attracted to him in the first place.
There’s no doubt that determination is one of the keys to his success. So if you want to date a Taurus man, then it’s crucial that you’re aware of his relentlessness and persistence. If you’re a Gemini or Scorpio woman who’s already dating a Taurus male, then it’s imperative that you align your actions with his goals.
Furthermore, a Taurus man whose testing you will reveal his dreams and ideas to you to check your reaction and how you’re going to help him accomplish them.
He doesn’t need a woman who’ll just acknowledge them – someone who’ll nod her head whenever he says something to her. He needs to be sure that you have his back at all times.
Your supportive words mean the world to him. This can only make him believe that you’re genuinely the ideal woman for him. So be careful with your choice of words.
2. He plays hot and cold
Wondering how a Taurus man tests you, right? Well, if he likes you (which is probably true), then playing hot and cold is a way to see whether or not you’re into him as much as he’s into you.
The way he behaves is a clear sign of his love for you. He really wants you to want him, to know what it’s like to live without him, but he’s not sure how to test you.
It must be confusing to see him going MIA on you, but he’s waiting for you to reach out to him. He isn’t the type of a man who’ll give up on you that easily, but he wants to keep his distance to see how you’ll react.
I know that you’re desperately waiting for him to level up, but his slow pace is actually a sign that he’s into you.
And the worst mistake you could make right now is to bombard him with dozens of texts. You don’t need to bother him with questions like “Why are you so cold toward me?” or “Did I do something wrong?” That’ll only scare him away.
Just give him a call or send him a friendly message to confirm that he’s still interested in pursuing you. The last thing you want is for him to perceive you as being desperate or needy.
3. He tests your honesty
Before a Taurus man jumps into a relationship with someone, he’ll test to find out if you’re being honest with him. And that’s partially why he plays the waiting game with you.
The thing is, you probably won’t even notice that a Taurus man is testing you. Why? Well, he’ll ask you questions he already knows the answer to, just to see if you’ll lie to him or not.
Perhaps he saw on your social media that you were at a party with your friends last weekend, so he starts asking questions about where you were, what you’ve been up to the last few days, and things like that.
Or maybe he’ll wear an ugly sweater on your date and ask you what you think about it. At first, this may sound irrelevant and silly, but he wants to see if you’ll tell him the truth.
Will you hide something from him that’s obvious or will you say what you really think? Will you be as honest as possible or will you try to avoid answering?
He’s not testing you to prove that you’re in any way a bad person, but honesty is very important to him. He expects you to tell him everything, even if the truth hurts his feelings.
In the words of Paulo Coehlo, “Telling the truth and making someone cry is better than telling a lie and making someone smile”. And that’s precisely what you have to do if you want to be in a relationship with a Taurus man.
4. He listens attentively and asks a lot of questions
Tell me, when you’re on a date with your Taurus man, is he quiet for long stretches of time while you talk? Do you think that his mind is wandering somewhere else and that he isn’t even listening to what you have to say? Or could this be one of the ways that a Taurus man tests you?
You see, his silence isn’t a sign that he’s not interested in you. It’s actually a sign that he’s soaking it all in.
You may not know this, but Taurus is a passive feminine sign, which means that they’re great listeners. So, while he’s listening to you speak, he’s analyzing your body language and assessing your match potential.
He’s piecing together all the information inside his head, from how much you two have in common to your future plans and goals.
He dedicates all of his attention to you. He’s keeping you in the spotlight because he wants to know who you really are behind all the makeup and to find out, of course, whether or not you’re compatible.
In the beginning, it might feel a bit scary and unusual to see a man listening to every word you speak, but just be yourself and don’t try to change your answers to please him. Tauruses are great at detecting when someone’s lying to them and your man will definitely lose interest if he notices that your answers aren’t genuine.
Also, if you want to make a great impression on him, then you can always ask him questions about himself as well.
He likes it when a woman knows when to share the spotlight with her loved one because it shows that she genuinely cares about him and isn’t just some selfish girl who only wants to be pampered all the time.
5. He ignores your texts
Does your Taurus man ignore your messages from time to time? Is he playing that chasing game with you a little harder than you’re used to? If yes, then that’s a sign that he’s testing you to see whether or not you’re worth pursuing.
A Taurus man acts that way because he needs some time to decide how he feels about you. Just like any other man, he has to distance himself from you a bit to analyze his emotions. He doesn’t want to rush things and make a decision that he’ll regret later on.
In a situation like this, it’s very easy to lose your temper and accuse him of ghosting you, but that’s not his goal at all. Just give him a couple of weeks and wait for him to text you.
Don’t reach for your phone and overwhelm him with communication and questions because if you do, he’ll only retreat from you even further.
This test will help him better understand how you behave once you’re in a relationship with him. Keep in mind that he isn’t looking for an attention-seeking girlfriend who’ll never give him his personal space, but rather a laid-back person who’ll respect his boundaries.
6. He pushes your emotional buttons
It can be very frustrating and difficult to argue with a Taurus man in certain life situations. It’s not because he won’t listen to your side of the story, but because he’ll remain cool-headed and calm while you’re having the worst fight of your life.
You may think that he’s playing some sick and twisted games with you, but he’s not. It’s actually part of his personality to keep his composure while everyone else is freaking out. He doesn’t like it when people get overly emotional. He knows that in certain situations you have to be strong and resilient, and not cry your heart out.
So, if he suspects that you might be a bit too emotional for him, he’ll actively push your buttons to see how you react. It doesn’t mean that he wants to hurt you on purpose, nor will he walk away if you do shed a tear. But if he sees you can’t keep your emotions in check, he’ll question whether the two of you are really compatible.
7. He refuses to help with certain things
Now, this is a rather odd way that a Taurus man tests you – by refusing to help you in certain situations. It’s odd because Taureans tend to be helpful and generous people. Want to know why he’d do this?
Well, first off, he wants to see if you’re able to handle things by yourself and won’t need him to lend you a hand with everything.
He also wants to make sure you’re not using him. You see, most Tauruses have been in a relationship before where the other person misused their generosity and helpfulness.
So, if your Taurus guy suddenly starts rejecting your requests for help, he might be testing you. For example, he might say that he won’t help you fix that leak in your bathroom or it could be something work-related.
In that case, try not to get angry or worry too much about it. Just ask someone else to assist you or do the task yourself. Show him that you’re an independent woman who doesn’t need a man in her life and you’ll ace this test.
8. He tests you with money
It’s a well-known fact that Tauruses are materialistic people. Also, it’s very important to them how much they earn. They truly believe that money defines your status in society. And properly handling your finances will bring your closer to your goal to be in a relationship with your Taurus man.
So, how does a Taurus man test you? Well, he’ll observe you and see how you react whenever the subject of money is brought up in conversation.
A wealthy Taurus male will want to make sure that his partner is in a relationship with him because of his personality and not his wallet. As said before, Taureans are very generous people who like to take care of those who mean a lot to them. But some people take advantage of that.
Therefore, don’t be surprised if your wealthy Taurus guy gives you an inexpensive gift because he’s testing you to see how you react. Do you appreciate his gesture? Or do you get upset that he bought you something cheap?
Usually, he’ll pay for the dinner, but occasionally he might switch it up a bit and ask you to split the check with him. Most of the time, it isn’t really about the money, but rather about if you’ll gladly pay your half or make a fuss about it.
How to pass his tests with flying colors
Now that we’ve covered how a Taurus man tests you, how do you make him obsessed with you? I know it seems like a challenging task, but I’m here to help you.
When a Taurus man falls in love with a woman, he won’t be upfront about his feelings for her right away. And when that happens, the only thing you can do is to put in all your effort and ensure that you’re the number one thing on his mind.
Stay in touch
Usually, men aren’t the biggest fans of texting and calling, but sending him cute messages every now and then will remind him that you actually exist.
I’m not saying that you should type those long and silly texts and send them to him when you know he has a busy workday. A short and sweet message will suffice and will show him that he’s on your mind. Remember that there’s a thin line between making him chase you and being too aggressive.
Show him your vulnerable side
A Taurus male who’s genuinely interested in you will want to know you on a deeper level. He’ll ask as many questions as possible about your private life, your hobbies, past relationship, and so on. So, if you want to pass his tests flawlessly, you have to be prepared to let your guard down a bit.
If you’re someone who constantly rejects people, it’ll be hard to get a Taurus man to fall in love with you.
While it’s scary to put your walls down and be vulnerable with a person, even when you care about them, it’s crucial to remember that he wants to get to know the real you. He doesn’t want to break your heart as those other guys did.
Open up to him and he’ll do the same in return. Not only will that make you feel better about yourself, but also strengthen your connection.
Don’t forget to compliment him!
Even though Taurus men are stubborn as hell, they also need a lot of reassurance. That’s why you can’t forget to tell him what makes you so interested in him.
If you’re on a date, you can catch him off guard by commenting how good he looks tonight or how he has a great smile. That’ll definitely boost his confidence and show him that you pay attention to the little things as well.
The downside to a Taurus man is that he won’t be the first to shower you with compliments. But once he sees that you’ve shown interest in him, he’ll make an actual effort to tell you all the reasons you’re the number one woman for him.
Don’t play games
Making him jealous and playing those silly mind games will only make him lose interest in you. While it’s important to let him chase you a little, you can’t play the jealousy card and hope that he’ll fall for you. He won’t.
Taurus men don’t like to feel like they’re someone’s second option. Instead, be upfront with your intentions and tell him everything that’s on your mind.
That way he’ll know what you want from him and you’ll pass his tests with flying colors.
