Check in with him throughout the day, especially if you notice that he seems withdrawn. Make sure he knows that you’re always open to talk or listen if he needs an outlet.
For example, wait for him to ask specific questions rather than giving him all of the details right away.
Be active on social media—post photos and updates! Mention your schedule and other hobbies when you’re around him.
If you realize that you’re usually the one texting or calling first, hold off and wait for him to initiate. Similarly, if you’re always the one setting up plans, wait to let him do it instead.
For example, you don’t have to respond to each text right away or pick up the phone instantly.
For example, ask him what kinds of decorations or colors make him feel happiest.
For example, ask him what his daily schedule is like and how he wants to arrange his day. He’ll feel in control of his life and happy about how considerate you’re being. Rather than planning surprise outings, try to work events into your Cancer man’s daily patterns or schedule events in advance with him.
Instead of suggesting that he live in the present, hear him out and ask him what he misses, and why. Ask him for art recommendations to look into so that you can understand where he’s coming from.
