Will a Scorpio man come back after no contact, or is his silence the end? If you’ve found yourself lying awake asking this question, you’re not alone. Scorpio men are intense, magnetic, and deeply emotional — but also prone to extremes that can leave you confused when they suddenly withdraw.
The truth is, a Scorpio man pulling away doesn’t necessarily mean he’s done with you. Often, he retreats because he’s hurt, overwhelmed by emotions, or simply needs time alone to process his feelings. His silence is less about a lack of love and more about his need for space and control.
If we haven’t met yet, I’m Anna Kovach, relationship astrologer and author of Scorpio Man Secrets. For over twenty years, I’ve guided women through the mystery of Scorpio’s moods, showing them how to respond when he shuts down — and how to rekindle his passion so he comes back stronger than before.
1. He provokes you on social media
What does no contact do to a Scorpio man? He tries to get your attention through provocative statements on social media. His engagement may be argumentative and it may seem he’s trolling you rather than flirting, but your Scorpio guy can indicate he’s still into you. When he posts controversial things, especially statements he expects will get a response from you.
If your Scorpio man doesn’t want to be with you anymore, he will waste no effort or time connecting with you. He’ll move on and close the door out of both pride and disinterest. But if a Scorpio man is taking a hiatus because he needs space, he will continue to drop hints on social media, even if he does this by baiting you to give him negative attention.
2. He hasn’t gone back on dating websites
Check the popular dating websites when your Scorpio guy goes quiet. Especially sites that you know he has used in the past. If your Scorpio man hasn’t resurrected his dating profiles, you can bet he is going to come back eventually.
What happens when you stop contacting a Scorpio man? He may still want you but need a break to get his thoughts together. His intense feelings can be overwhelming. He may feel consumed by love and passion, yet he will reach out again if you don’t see him on other dating sites.
3. He finds reasons to contact your friends
If a Scorpio man reaches out to your friends, this is a sign that he is not over you. He may still want to be with you if he finds random excuses to maintain contacts with the people who influence you.
If he’s not ready to make contact directly, a Scorpio man won’t fully let you out of his sight. He will monitor your social media and keep in touch with your friends so that he has a way to stay involved in your life, albeit tangentially. One mistake women often make is to assume that a Scorpio guy is flirting with their friends when he does this. His intentions are to talk to your friends to keep tabs on you, not to start a relationship with them.
4. He doesn’t give you your things back
If your Scorpio man has been quiet, but he hasn’t bothered to drop off your belongings, he is not ready to end the relationship. He is likely waiting for the right time to make his next move. Don’t jump to conclusions because he’s been distant- this sign is known for brooding.
You can rest assured that there is hope for yoru relationship if your Scorpio man holds onto the things you’ve left at his place. If he’s in no hurry to give back your belongings or return gifts you’ve given him, he still has feelings for you and just needs more time. A Scorpio man who is closing the door doesn’t just go quiet.
He drops your things off on the steps when you’re not home to avoid any awkward encounters. But when he has your things, he maintains a connection of sorts, and this brings him comfort.
5. He waits for you to cave first
When a Scorpio man wants you back, he may send confusing mixed signals. A Scorpio guy may wait for you to give up and come back to him. He can be patient as he plots and plans, waiting in the background as you lose sleep wondering what he wants. Scorpio men play a long game, and they often test the women they love.
If you lose patience and make demands or worse, give your Scorpio man an ultimatum, you may lose him. He will assume you’ve failed his test and will shut down. But if you give him space before reaching out to him again, he may take this as a sign that he’s “won” by not being the first to make contact. He’ll call a truce and work to strengthen his connection to you once again.
6. He procrastinates contacting you out of resentment
Never underestimate this sign’s ability to downplay his feelings for the purpose of maintaining the upper hand. So, what gives? Why won’t a Scorpio guy just let bygones be bygones and reconnect? He can be moody, and resentments can keep him distant.
Even when he loves you, a Scorpio man who is distant and quiet may have unresolved anger. He may need time to get over resentments before he’s ready to return after a breakup. Give him time, but don’t be afraid to call a truce when a few weeks or even a few months have gone by.
7. He tries to communicate through other people
A Scorpio guy might be distant, but when he’s still in love he will reach out to you through other people. He has a keen and obsessive mind and won’t give up on you just because he’s not in contact directly.
If a Scorpio man drops hints through friends and acquaintences, or if he says strategic things he knows will get back to you, you can guarantee your Scorpio love interest is not ready to let you go.
When you’re left in silence, it’s normal to wonder will a Scorpio man come back after no contact or if his distance means the love has ended. The truth is, Scorpio men often withdraw because their feelings are so intense, not because they’ve stopped caring. His silence may actually be a way of protecting his emotions until he’s ready to reconnect.
What to do next…
If you’re tired of uncertainty, my program Does He Love Me? will give you clarity. Inside, I reveal the hidden signs of true love and help you know for sure if your Scorpio man is still committed in his heart. And if you’ve ever asked yourself will a Scorpio man come back after no contact, this guide can give you the confidence you need to move forward wisely.
You might also find my Forever Love program helpful, as it shows you how to take Scorpio’s intensity and channel it into a lasting, unshakable bond.
And for a deeper dive into his more difficult behaviors, don’t miss my article on When a Scorpio Man Disrespects You — it will open your eyes to the darker side of Scorpio and how to handle it.
Before you go, I’d love to know — have you ever given your Scorpio man space and had him return more passionate than before?
Or did his silence drag on longer than you expected?
Share your story with me, because it may be exactly the encouragement another woman needs.
With love,
Your sister and relationship astrologer,
Anna Kovach
