Does ignoring a Pisces man work? Here’s what really happens when you give a Pisces man the silent treatment.
Are you hurt, annoyed, or angry with your Pisces man and wondering whether to ignore him — to get his attention, or to pay him back for something he did? Every relationship, however strong, hits rough patches, and there may come a moment when you just want space. But before you go silent, it’s worth knowing how a Pisces man reacts. So: will a Pisces man come back if you ignore him? Let’s get into it.
Does Ignoring A Pisces Man Work?
Here’s the thing — Pisces men don’t respond well to being ignored, so doing it is a real risk to your relationship. They’re highly emotional, and the silent treatment adds drama they won’t appreciate. If he did something wrong and you’re trying to punish him with silence, he may not even know why you’re upset, which makes things worse and means he might unknowingly repeat it. Going dead silent backfires: he’ll often assume you’re just not into him anymore and start preparing to move on. When you’re upset, calm yourself before doing something you’ll regret — being ignored makes a Pisces man feel disrespected, unloved, and insecure. Unless you genuinely want him to feel that way, it’s better to find another approach.
Will A Pisces Man Come Back If I Ignore Him?
Ignoring a Pisces man cuts deep. This is a man who craves emotional closeness, so feeling shut out can do real damage. Unless he’s deeply in love with you, ignoring him tends to get you quietly dismissed from his life — though when a Pisces man loves you deeply, he won’t want to lose you and may chase after you to apologize. The trouble is you can’t be sure which way he’ll swing. A Pisces man in love with you may fight for you, but there’s also a real chance that if you push him off, he’ll conclude you’re over him and follow suit. Playing games isn’t his thing, so think carefully — ignore him and you genuinely risk losing him for good. (Read next: Surefire Signs Your Pisces Ex Does NOT Want You Back.)
What Happens When You Ignore A Pisces Man
Revenge and silent treatment might sound satisfying, but they’re rarely effective — he’ll only come running if he truly loves you. If you want a mature relationship, ask yourself honestly whether you’re ready for one, because people in healthy partnerships don’t go around ignoring each other. I’m also a big believer in karma: if you think it’s fine to cut off your Pisces man, you have to be okay when the same comes back to you someday. (More on what not to do when a Pisces man pulls away.)
If he genuinely isn’t that into you, he’ll simply move on. If he did something wrong, the mature move is to communicate — you’d be surprised how often a man messes up with no idea he did until his partner tells him. That’s no reason to cut him off forever; tell him the truth, let him know you’re upset and why. If you expect an apology or change, he first has to know something was wrong.
The True Consequences When You Ignore A Pisces Man
So why do it at all? It rarely solves anything. Plenty of articles tell women to ignore a man so he’ll chase — but the real problems never get addressed and the game-playing begins, which is the opposite of a lasting relationship. What you actually want is honesty, love, passion, and a bond that endures, and that only grows through real communication. Open up and tell your Pisces guy what’s what; he may have an apology, or a rebuttal, but at least it won’t be a silent mystery. Does ignoring a Pisces man work? Usually not — he doesn’t like it, he’s more likely to go quiet or lash out than chase, and it can damage the relationship for good. (Learn the warning signs your Pisces man is playing you.)
How To Tell If A Pisces Man Still Loves You (Even While You’re Ignoring Him)
So if you’re ignoring a Pisces man, does he still love you? Most likely he’ll simply ignore you back — he doesn’t have much interest in chasing, and being shut out leaves him feeling broken, hurt, and maybe angry, so he won’t want to talk. That makes it hard to read his feelings, because he may seem indifferent. After things calm down he may reach out again, but in the meantime, give him space and let him sort himself out; he needs time to heal and forgive, and you probably do too.
This is a risky game if you’re counting on him to come around afterward, so give him the time he needs or he may never speak to you again. Remember, your Pisces man is a softy who believes in true love — you can win him back by wooing him and admitting you were wrong to ignore him. But only promise that if you can truly mean it, because eventually even a sensitive, forgiving Pisces reaches his limit, and enough is enough.
Why Ignoring A Pisces Man Can Backfire
Ignoring a Pisces man is a popular tactic, but with this particular sign it’s a double-edged sword. Because he’s so sensitive and prone to imagining the worst, deliberate silence can stir his interest — or it can wound him deeply and convince him you’ve stopped caring, sending him drifting toward emotional self-protection. The outcome depends heavily on the situation and on how secure he already feels with you.
If you do use space, use it honestly rather than as a manipulation. Stepping back to protect your own peace, or to let him feel your absence after he’s taken you for granted, is very different from cold, calculated games designed to punish him. A Pisces man can sense intent, and resentment-driven silence tends to backfire. When in doubt, lean toward honest communication; with this emotional sign, sincerity almost always reaches him faster than strategy. (Related: When A Pisces Man Ignores You.)
When Ignoring A Pisces Man Helps — And When It Hurts
Ignoring a Pisces man is a double-edged sword. A little space can spark his interest and let him feel your absence after he’s taken you for granted — but because he’s so sensitive and prone to imagining the worst, deliberate, cold silence can wound him deeply and convince him you’ve stopped caring. The outcome depends heavily on your intent and on how secure he already feels with you.
The rule of thumb: honest space helps, manipulative games hurt. Stepping back to protect your peace or to stop over-giving is healthy and often draws him closer. Cold-shouldering him to punish or control, though, tends to backfire, because a Pisces man senses the strategy and trusts you less for it. When in doubt with this emotional sign, sincerity reaches him faster than tactics.
Real Scenarios Around Giving Him Space
He’s been taking you for granted: easing off your over-availability can gently wake him up.
You’re hurt and need room: honest space is fine — just name it kindly rather than vanishing coldly.
You’re tempted to punish him with silence: choose a direct conversation instead; it works far better.
When To Walk Away Instead Of Going Silent
Sometimes the question isn’t whether ignoring a Pisces man will get a reaction, but whether the relationship is worth the effort at all. If you find yourself constantly strategising about silence and space just to get basic care and consistency, that’s a sign worth heeding. A healthy connection with a Pisces man shouldn’t require elaborate tactics to win his attention; while he needs his ebbs and flows, he should still show up, reach out, and make you feel valued without you having to disappear to be noticed.
Use any period of stepping back not just to spark his interest, but to honestly assess how the relationship feels. Do you feel cherished and secure most of the time, or anxious and overlooked? Are you giving far more than you receive? A Pisces man can be a wonderfully devoted partner, but only when he’s genuinely able and willing to invest — and no amount of clever silence can manufacture that if it isn’t there.
So let your space be honest rather than manipulative, and let it give you clarity as much as it gives him room to miss you. If he responds by stepping up and showing real care, that’s a hopeful sign. If your absence changes nothing, that emptiness is its own answer — and walking toward someone who chooses you freely will always serve you better than perfecting the art of being ignored in return.
Find Out If You And Your Pisces Man Are Truly Aligned
You’ve learned a great deal about how Pisces men think and feel — now imagine understanding exactly how those traits play out with you. The alignment between your charts reveals the strengths, the challenges, and the beautiful potential of your relationship, giving you a roadmap most couples never have. When the moment feels right, take a few minutes to explore your personal compatibility with this free Love Compatibility Quiz, and step into a clearer, more confident chapter with him.
What Going Quiet Actually Does To A Pisces Man
Ignoring a Pisces man works very differently than it does with bolder signs, because his vivid imagination fills any silence you leave. A little genuine space can make him feel your absence and stir his longing — but cold, deliberate stonewalling can just as easily convince this sensitive soul that you’ve stopped caring, sending him drifting into self-protection. The outcome hinges almost entirely on your intent and on how secure he already feels.
That’s why honest space helps and manipulative games backfire. Stepping back to protect your peace, or to stop over-giving, often draws him gently closer. Punishing him with silence, though, tends to wound rather than win him, because a Pisces man can sense the strategy behind it. When in doubt with this emotional sign, sincerity and a calm, open door reach him far faster than any cold shoulder ever will.
If You Listen To Dating Coaches, You Can Lose Your Pisces Man Forever…
Over the years, so many clients have sent me advice they got from dating coaches, asking if it would work on their Pisces man — and honestly, I want to scream, because most of it won’t. Pisces men are very different from other signs, and standard dating advice can backfire badly: he might disappear forever.
I don’t want that for you, especially when it’s so easy to draw a Pisces man close and connect deeply with his heart. You just need to know the specific phrases to tell him so he’ll never want to lose you. So please don’t follow generic dating-coach advice that treats all men the same — your wonderful Pisces is nothing like other men. Click here to find out the specific things your Pisces man needs to hear to melt his heart.
May the Stars be forever on your side,
Your Sister and Relationship Astrologer,
Anna Kovach
Hi Anna, I’m glad I stumbled on this post today. So I was looking for ways to get back at a Pisces man for ignoring me so often when I found this piece. Read it halfway and then decided to send a him a text expressing how hurt I feel when he ignores me. He called me immediately (mind you we haven’t spoken since Friday, he’s been out of town). He just said hi, asked how I was doing and said we’d discuss my text when he gets back. Well, I’ll wait and see if anything changes.
Thanks ? Mercy from Nigeria
I did ignore a Pisces man after he asked for the full shebang in a relationship which scared himself and he backed off i finished the relationship on this then gave him radio silence for two months i did not reply to his attempts to reach out reconnect whilst he dithered he eventually said he regretted his decision and offered exclusivity and we tried again we had another go at a relationship it didnt work out in the end but no regrets, when he swam away again i said no coming back this time
Hi Mercy!
I’m glad to hear that he actually responded in a good way. You got his attention and he felt it was important to talk to you. I really hope that everything keeps going well for the two of you sweetheart. I wish you all the best. Be sure to read my book Pisces Man Secrets to further help you.
I was seeing my pisces guy for 3 months…he was leaving the country we were both in…i was coming for a visit 4 weeks later..when i arrived he was too busy for me and he needed space and to be alone…keep friendship on messenger…2 weeks later he ignores me ..i only wrote 1 time to say i missed him and yesterday to reply to a picture he sent to me…i left an emoji…no words
What gives…i feel so hurt and rejected by his selfishness..im so upset and hurt…if i ignore him im the bad guy but i have to understand,respect and accept his wishes…its not even a healthy friendship nevermind anything else?
Hi Nicola!
It really does sound like he’s either going through something that he doesn’t want to talk about with you that has nothing to do with you OR he’s already decided that he doesn’t want the relationship so he’s moving on. It’s hard to tell which is which without actually asking him. You should ask “are we will a thing?” and see what he says. If you would like more information about Pisces man, check out my book “Pisces Man Secrets”.
Im seeing my third pisces partner who after only a month swam away i didnt contact him he swam back after a week said hed missed me i was very direct told him to reconnect as i had missed him , he responded well to this saying hed try harder and stepped up – we will see how long it lasts
Hi Dee!
I’m glad you were very honest with him and that you allowed him the ability to prove to you that he will stick it through with you. Make him work for it and let him show you with time that he will give you all the love that you truly deserve. If you need more Pisces help, you should check out my book “Pisces Man Secrets” to help you understand him more.
Hello,
I’m going through the same thing with a Pisces man. We are engaged to married in September this year. Tuesday March 24th he was being a little off. Said he was fine. He went home we don’t live together yet. And I haven’t seen him since. We did talk up until Thursday the 26th. It all came about because my mother caused some issued but I quickly found out from him friends wife. He told them not me that he was bothered plus he had work hours cut to do this virus so he’s been stressing. I told him I told my mom to back off and stay out of my life he said no don’t ruin your family relationship. Always Thursday he said he didn’t know what he wanted and he needed some time to think. I’ve given him since Thursday March 26th and have heard nothing. He was on Facebook posting up till the 31st. And now nothing but he hasn’t ended anything and our status is still engaged and we are still friends. Everything is normal except he hasn’t contacted me and posted in days. Last time he ended things right away and blocked me from Facebook so I don’t think that’s the case. But idk when he’s gonna talk to me. Last time he broke up with me I didn’t expect to hear from him again and heard back from him 3 weeks later. I cannot wait 3 weeks wondering where our relationship is. We have money on a venue and a bunch of wedding stuff. I don’t think he’s done with us but he’s too nervous or something. Been talking to a physic and she said he very much want the marriage but has messed up and is nervous to talk. But he’s gone silent on Facebook now too. Any thoughts?
Hi Heather!
I think enough time has passed that you can reach out to him and say “I hope you are doing well. Thinking of you”. That just simply lets him know you’re still around and that he can reach out to you. He doesn’t want to be forgotten about but if you give him too much space, he’ll think you’ve moved on possibly. So since it’s been awhile, reach out to him and just be very easy with the text like my example. If you need more information please read my series “Pisces Man Secrets”.
I am 7 months pregnant with a Pisces (friend) I just want him to care and he always states that he does, but he also says “tell me what to do I don’t know how to help.” I’m full in pregnant. He is currently in Hawaii with his little girlfriend! I need help with what t do and the last text I sent to him stated just how I will no longer ask if he wants to knows about the baby, if he does, let me know and when he comes back to his senses let me know. He wrote back “of course I want to help” and I never replied. It’s been a week. Idk what to do
Hi Ivy Dale!
Oh no, I am sorry to hear he’s got a girlfriend and not giving you what you need as being pregnant with his child. I do hop you have support from friends or family because he seems immature. I don’t think you’ll know if he will truly be there for you or not until the baby comes but I would plan your life as though he’s not going to because he already sounds flaky. I am so very sorry honey. Sending you love and blessings to you and your child.
I’m pieces man but is very difficult for me to find someone that love me
Hi Mega!
If you are finding difficulty in finding love, try putting yourself out there with the universe. Give thanks to the universe every single day when you wake up. Tell the universe thank you for bringing you the perfect love in the right time. It’s really that simple. Do it every single day then have faith that it will happen. Hang in there Mega. 2021 is here and you just may find what you’re looking for.
I am dating a 40 year old pisces man. He is seperated from his wife for 5 years and has kids. He hasnt applied for a divorce yet because of the finances. We met through an app and have been on and off from August 2020. We had some good times and bad and dont talk or text for days.
We met on the start of this year had a great time and we were intimate. I really feel a strong connection to him and then we texted once or twice after.
I tried reaching him once a week back and then called him yesterday morning, he didnt reply. I sent him a message yesterday evening calling him out for ignoring my text/call and that it was kinda bordering disrespect. He has read my messages, but has not replied. I am worried that I kinda ruined things but at the same time opened the door to have an open and honest talk with him about defining our relationship.
I feel that he does not make time for me and is okay with talking whenever he has time. I know that he likes me a lot and I feel I like him more than he does me, but because of his stress at work and craze handling the co parenting with his wife, he is unable to give me clarity.
What do I do next?
Hi Aishwarya!
He is not divorced and that’s a huge problem. He’s probably still answer to his wife especially when it comes to the kids. Even separated, he has a responsibility and he may not feel right about diving into something else until he is able to clear up the divorce thing. He isn’t making time for you because he doesn’t feel you two have an exclusivity agreement of any kind. He does have so much going on and it’s making him feel overwhelmed and unable to commit himself. Again, I don’t think things will clear up for you until he’s able to divorce and set boundaries. If you think he’s worth the wait then you’ll be patient and let him take care of what he needs to thus being there for him. Perhaps with time he will clear his path a bit and be able to give you more.
Hi Ana, I started this kind of love story with this pisces man, 9 months ago. We are both artists and we create art so it was magical for me to be with someone from the same world. I am a very deep sensitive and kind person. Our first meetings were beautiful full of passion, but later on he told me he dosent want to commit. I notice at that time that he was hurt from past issues. Sometimes he spend very much time alone without texting me. But we continue dating and our bound developed in friendship also. Before Christmas he was more caring sweet and starting texting me a lot. I was thinking that was a good sign. After he had some problems and he started to be distant. I left him alone like always when he needs space, and after 2 weeks we reunite like nothing was happen, I then started to ask him if he cares at me and he didn’t want to answer, he refuse any communication about the feelings between us, he puts like a stonewalling, so I felt very hurt. I know he has past trauma from ex relationship, so I understand, but I feel left out and alone, because of this wishy-washy behaviour. I was always very tender, caring with him, showing him affection because of his past trauma. Now I am thinking that maybe he took me for granted. I know that he don’t want to open, but I really don’t know if I have a future chance to be in his heart. Should I have more patience or should I leave ? maybe he will know then what his true feelings are. Any advice form you, will be great for me. Thank you so much.
Pisces men become easily overwhelmed. HE is exactly that. He is showing you in all the ways that he can that he likes you but he does not want a commitment because that would take more out of him than he’s willing to give right now There is too much happening to him and too much baggage that he has to work on letting go of before he will be remotely close to committing. Be patient and be his friend. Perhaps when he gets through all of this, he will want you for more. Want to know more? Check out my book on Pisces man.
Hi Anna ,
I’ve been in a committed relationship with a Pisces man for a little over a year now. The love we share is something else. We truly have the best connection. We have only had ONE issue coming up over and over this past year. He hates conflict and at the first scent of trouble bails out. Says i’m done and leaves.
Every time I give him a day or two then I go over to talk things through and we figure it out. Calmly.
He lives in my country now for an overseas job. Contract ended two days ago and he left. We had talked many times of his plans to come back for me. He always said he’ll do everything he can to het another contract here and be back.
A day before he left, we get into a fight. Both drunk. It was dramatic and he did horrible things. He felt so much guilt and shame and said he doesn’t want to see my face before he left.
I told him I understand and I forgive what he’s done because it wasn’t him, it was the alcohol.
But still he insisted i stay away.
He said he doesn’t deserve me and that he’s a sorry excuse of a human being. Went into a self pitty spiral.
Now I’m torn. I’m hurting too because of it all, and it’ll take time for me to get over my hurt. Also, he’s passive and i’m the one who usually takes the toll of sitting and talking things out and figuring the situation.
He’s half way across the world now. He left without saying goodbye. And I don’t know if he’s ever coming back.
I know I can get him to talk to me if I keep contacting him. But I’m also hurt amd surprised he could be this cruel and leave without apologizing or saying goodbye..
What am I supposed to do?
Hi Dana!
Maybe he is actually insecure and is why he says he doesn’t deserve you. It’s also him admitting he was in the wrong and wants your forgiveness. He left without saying goodbye because he feels you haven’t forgiven him for some reason or his insecurity got the better of him. Reach out to him and ask him why he didn’t say goodbye. Tell him it hurt your feelings but you’d like to talk to him. Hopefully that will make him call you. In the meantime, you should read my book “Pisces Man Secrets” as it could help you to understand him better.
Hi so far I have been seeing this Pisces man for 3 months now the beginning was great we were super in love with each other sending each other good morning texts and I love you texts everyday, spent time with each other everyday but then all of a sudden 2 months later he stopped texting me so much, started replying with one word answers. Ignoring my phone calls. I would text him a paragraph about how much I love him and to have a good day and I would literally just get a “k”. and now we’re on days where he doesn’t text me at all. I asked him if there was anything wrong and he said that he’s dealing with a lot of family issues, I have gave him some advice and did all my power to make him feel better, I even suggest we plan a trip together and he was kinda stoked so after I mentioned it to him I thought that had helped a little. Told him I would call him next day to start planning and no response once again, he didn’t pick up my calls and hadn’t replied to any of my messages and leaves me in read. this left me confused because he was so stoked yesterday. so right now going on a week and a half of no talking. Before this I even asked if there was someone else and that he could tell me and I wouldn’t get angry but instead he was angry and yelled hell no, so I’m so lost I need help. Should I just move on or is this worth just giving them space to work things out. He did a complete 180 on me and I don’t know what is going on. before we stopped talking he would get angry with me out of no where, disrespectful and belittling and just randomly leave and then I don’t hear from him rest of the day, I’d ask if I did anything wrong and he just say he’s stressed from his job and his family, but when he’s interacting with his friends he’s the sweet and lovable guy that I met. But with me its different . Need some guidance
Hi Meredith Keith!
Either he is very insecure about himself OR he is exploring his options which would cause him to be cold, standoffish, and making a complete change. He may also be dealing with some hard things thus making him feel overwhelmed. If he’s stressed with his job and family then yes, this could very well be why his behavior has been as such. Time and space could be what he needs. Tell him you miss the way things were but if he needs a little space to deal with his situation, you’ll be there when he’s ready. Check out my book “Pisces Man Secrets” for more tips!
As a Pisces man I will tell you straight up we don’t chase, we are willing to fight for you but not over you. We so not see you pulling away as fighting for you, we see it as your attention is elsewhere. We may be dying inside over you but we will not chase you. Nor do we wish to be chased, we simply want things to flow naturally for the most part. So games or manipulation or lies really REALLY put us off. An make it so regardless of loving you we cannot be with you
Hi Derrick England!
Thank you for chiming in as a Pisces man. I always appreciate men to step up and tell us ladies what they are like and how they feel. I do know that to be true for Pisces men not chasing. I also know that if we don’t reach out to you then that is on us women. No games is right but I do think that Pisces men should at the very least communicate when something isn’t right. I know plenty and have plenty of clients that have written about this very thing. The big thing is having a two way street. I do love that you confirmed what I’ve written about. I really do appreciate your input. Blessings to you!
Hello Anna and everyone!! So… I live in Latin America and 7yrs ago I met a Pisces man who lives in Italy (I’m Sagittarius). It was an online only communication but we had a great connection. We had fun, sexted and shared about our day to day, until one day I found out that he had a girlfriend. When I asked him about it, he walked away. Never heard of him again and, since I was hurt and felt used, I never looked for him. On January we got back in touch, he reached out for me. I tried to be cautious but he is so enigmatic and sweet that I couldn’t handle it and we got in the same cycle of flirting, sexting, etc. After being talking on a daily basis for over a month, he suddenly stopped contact for Valentine’s Day. I kinda had a feeling that he had a girlfriend again, so I kept the conversation in the friendly level, just asking how he was and sharing some things of my daily life. He came back in March sharing some sad news about a heavy family loss at the end Feb. I was for him the best way I could and he was thankful. After a while we started to talk again, but not as often. Again, I found out that he had a relationship already. So I wrote him a letter (I couldn’t confront him, it was too much). He read it and get back to me. He accepted that he was weak and scared and explained why. He also said that we have a very special connection that has lasted even tho we didn’t talk for years. He said that right now he has a very delicate balance in his life with everything that’s going on, which I understand. He told me that to him I’m like a parallel reality that is away from his life, and that that’s why he doesn’t share much about his life with me, even tho I do share a lot with him. Told me that I am a good place to be. I felt broken because I understood that to him I was never part of his reality, and that he never had any intentions of… well, acknowledging me. I was just a fantasy, an imaginary world he would go to when he needed. He apologized deeply and promised that he was going to change, so we are giving our friendship a chance, to rebuild that trust I had in him. He has been trying. The first week after our talk, it went wonderful. The three weeks that followed it… well, he’s always busy and messages me only once or twice a day… I know he is busy, that he is going through a lot, and I am being as supportive as I can, but I also can’t deny that I have feelings for him. I’m always honest with him, perhaps too much, and he knows how I feel about him. I’m always there when he messages me, and I have learnt to be patient and wait for his replies, even if they come the day after (the wait would give me anxiety before, but now I’m all good with waiting). I don’t know if I should step away for a while and see if my feelings for him die (although I want to stay close to him and support him emotionally however I can), or if I should try and give my feelings a go. I bought your books in hopes I can understand him better and see if we could have a chance or if we would be better off as friends or if it would be better to just part our ways.
Hi Luna!
If you bought my books then you are actually entitled to a VIP consult for free. Contact my support team for more information support@annakovach.com they will forward your email to me so I can answer you directly. For now, I think you should focus on yourself and keep doing your thing. Let him know that you’ll be there for him. Don’t literally sit and wait though honey. Pick up and move forward with your life. It sounds like a karmic situation you two have or it may mean you two end up together with divine timing. Again, email my support team so they can forward you to me. I look forward to talking to you soon!
Hi. Lugenia
I dated my Pisces man back in 2015. In the last to month we found each other again. I invited him to come an excort me to an event which he did. We both had a great time.He told me about his plans and what he wanted to do. Afterwards he had to go out of state for work. It has been over a month and I have not heard from him. I reach out on many accasion, but no response. Before he left he met my father and said that he would be back. He is 63 years old and I don’t understand his silence. Please help if possible