Dating a Taurus man can feel like playing chess with someone who refuses to move until he’s ready. Charming, loyal, sensual, yes. But also stubborn, possessive, and slow to budge. If you’ve ever tried to change his mind, you already know it’s like pushing a bull uphill.
So, how do you beat a Taurus man at his own game? The trick isn’t fighting fire with fire. It’s understanding his patterns and using them to your advantage. Once you learn how Taurus men think, you’ll know exactly how to shift the dynamic and come out on top.
Here are six clever ways to turn the tables.
1. Use His Stubbornness Against Him
A Taurus man’s stubborn streak is legendary. If he digs in, arguing won’t get you far. My advice? Mirror his behavior! Stand your ground, keep your tone calm, and refuse to waver.
When he sees you’re not backing down, his curiosity (and pride) will push him to rethink things. Suddenly, the bull who was refusing to budge may come back with compromises or new ideas… just so he feels like he’s “winning.”
The secret? He’s actually moving closer to what you wanted all along.
2. Be the Boss Sometimes
Taurus men like to think they run the show, but deep down, they respect a partner who knows how to take charge. You don’t have to bark orders, just start slipping into the lead in small ways.
Leave a chore unfinished and ask him to finish it. Suggest where to go for dinner without waiting for his opinion. Make decisions confidently and watch him follow your lead.
The key is balance: show him you’re independent and capable without making him feel powerless. Over time, he’ll start respecting your authority, and even enjoy letting you steer.
3. Match His Slow Pace
If he’s dragging his feet with texts, dates, or plans, don’t rush to fill the silence. Take your time too. Delay your replies, make him wait a bit for an answer, and show him you have your own life.
When you stop rewarding his slow pace with immediate attention, he’ll feel the difference. Taurus men love consistency, so if he senses you slipping away, he’ll work harder to keep the connection alive.
Patience isn’t just his game… it can be yours too.
4. Say No (and Mean It)
Taurus men love comfort and loyalty, but sometimes they lean too heavily on their partners. If he’s asking for more time, energy, or attention than you can give, it’s time to practice a firm but loving “no.”
Believe it or not, setting boundaries earns his respect. He’ll see you as someone who knows her worth, and that’s magnetic to him. Saying “no” reminds him that you’re not there to serve him, but to share life with him as an equal.
That shift alone is one of the easiest ways to beat him at his own game.
5. Mirror His Laziness
This man can be indulgent, sometimes even lazy. He loves comfort and expects things done at his pace. Instead of always jumping up when he asks for something, try responding with: “I’ll get to it later” or “I’ll think about it.”
Yes, it may throw him off, but it shows him you won’t just bend to his every whim. By matching his laid-back energy, you reclaim your independence and remind him you have your own priorities too.
And the irony? Once he sees you relaxing, he might suddenly get up and do more himself.
6. Make Him a Little Jealous
This one works like magic, but use it carefully. Taurus men are possessive, and nothing wakes them up faster than the idea of competition.
Drop a casual comment about an attractive new co-worker or mention that someone complimented you. Don’t overdo it, just enough to spark his protective side. He’ll suddenly become more attentive, more affectionate, and more eager to prove he’s the only one you need.
Once he’s reminded of your value, you can reassure him that he’s still your number one. The result? A Taurus man who rediscovers his drive to win you over every day.
Turning the Bull Around
To beat a Taurus man at his own game, turn his strengths into your strengths. Use his stubbornness against him, take the lead when he least expects it, mirror his pace, and set boundaries he can’t ignore. If needed, spark a little jealousy to remind him what he stands to lose.
These men respect partners who are strong, self-assured, and unwilling to play doormat. He may be the bull, but you’re the one holding the red flag, and knowing how to wave it gives you the real power.
