Have you ever wondered whether you can trust an Aries man? Are you dating one, and sometimes you think he’s keeping things from you? Keep reading and I’ll tell you all about what you can expect with the Aries man when it comes to trust and truthfulness.
The Aries man is personable and social. However, he isn’t the most open guy in the world. In fact, he closes himself off quite a bit, and he sees opening up and showing feelings as a sign of weakness.
If you are worried about not trusting your Aries man then you have definitely come to the right place. In this article, I am going to give you all the signs you need to know if you can trust an Aries man or not.
Keep reading to learn all you can about the Aries man when it comes to trust.
In my years as a relationship astrologer, I have worked with thousands of women who love an Aries man, and the question of trust comes up more than almost any other. Here is what most of them discover: an Aries man ruled by Mars is far more loyal than his guarded surface suggests, once he has decided you are his. In my survey of over 400 women dating Aries men, 39 percent felt confident he was interested, the highest of any sign I have studied. The hard part is reading him in the in-between, before he has fully committed.
If you want to understand how his Mars-ruled heart actually works, so you can tell his honesty from his guardedness with confidence, my complete Aries Man Secrets guide walks you through every layer of him step by step.
Can An Aries Man Be Trusted?
The question of whether Aries men can be trusted requires a nuanced understanding of their characteristics and behaviors. While Aries men are often known for their charm and social skills, it is essential to evaluate various factors before determining if they can be trusted.
Aries men do not like boredom and will do whatever they have to in order to entertain themselves. This may include online gaming with friends, watching sports, or even going out to bars with buddies for a weekly guys’ night.
He loves being with his friends, but he loves having time to himself as well. He’s an advocate for personal freedom. (Don’t worry—that doesn’t mean he wants freedom to go cheat when he’s in a relationship!)
An Aries man does not want to feel tied down in any form, however. He has to have a woman who is understanding and independent so that she doesn’t cling to him. Here’s more on what an Aries man likes in a woman.
The vibrant Aries man does love to play the field. What I mean by that is that he doesn’t seem to mind having multiple sex partners until he finds the one that he will commit to totally.
He dates around and doesn’t think anything of it. He’s sometimes the guy that gets caught being a player. The important thing is that if he’s not 100% dedicated, then he may wander. But when he is committed, you don’t need to worry!
Will an Aries Man Be Dishonest When in Love?
Yes, an Aries man can be dishonest about his feelings when he falls in love. The reason behind this is his deep fear of vulnerability and commitment, especially if he’s been hurt in the past.
If an Aries man has been burned by love before, he may become hesitant to fully open up. As a result, he might tell you he’s not ready for a relationship or that he doesn’t feel the same way, even when he does. This is often a defense mechanism to protect himself from potential heartbreak…
On the other hand, if he’s primarily interested in physical attraction or a short-term fling, he may lie about his intentions. For example, he might pretend to be more serious about the relationship to get closer to you or to have sex. Once he gets what he wants, he may distance himself.
To understand how he truly feels, focus more on his actions than on what he says. An Aries man is direct and impulsive, so his behavior is usually a better indicator of his true emotions. If he acts like he’s in love with you, then he probably is.
11 Signs an Aries Man Is Being Dishonest
If an Aries man isn’t in love with you or isn’t interested in a relationship, he will pull back emotionally and physically. He’ll avoid close contact, be distant, and may even stop communicating as frequently.
If he’s not making an effort to connect, it’s likely that he’s not invested in the relationship. Take note of the hints below, and you’ll be able to catch it any time your Aries man is not being honest with you…
- He stops telling you he loves you or cares for you. He closes himself off and becomes cold.
- He tells you you’re treating him like crap or acts like everything is all your fault.
- He wants to get you to do something that you might not want to. He’ll lie to get you to go through with it.
- When he’s pissed off, he lies.
- He may also be dishonest when he’s trying to succeed in something, even if dishonesty is ethically wrong.
- If you two disagree on a topic, he may lie to either win or to end the conversation.
- When he feels the need to always be right, he may lie if he finds out that he’s wrong.
- If he’s seeing someone new, he will be very cold, angry, and distant when he’s home with you.
- Hey may lie to you when his feelings are hurt.
- If he feels you are neglecting him in some way, he may lie to you to “get back at you.”
- Lack of patience sometimes makes him dishonest with his intentions.
The Real Reason an Aries Man Guards the Truth (It Is Rarely About You)
When an Aries man holds something back, most women assume the worst. In my experience it is almost never a hidden woman or a secret life. It is his old fear of being vulnerable. Aries is ruled by Mars, the planet of action and self-protection, and a man born under it would rather charge into a fight than admit he is scared of getting hurt. So he keeps his softest feelings behind a wall and only lowers it when he feels completely safe.
This is why he can seem evasive right when things are getting close. He is not lying to deceive you. He is managing an intensity that caught him off guard. One woman wrote to me that her Aries man told her he had not expected to feel so much so fast, and then he went quiet for days. That silence was not dishonesty. It was a man trying to steady himself. Once you understand that his guardedness protects a tender heart rather than a betrayal, you stop reading every pause as a red flag and start responding to what is truly happening.
How to Build Trust With an Aries Man So He Finally Lets You In
Trust with an Aries man is built through steadiness, not pressure. He opens up to the woman who stays warm and secure while he tests the waters, and he closes down around the woman who demands proof of his feelings on her timeline. The fastest way to earn his honesty is to show him that being truthful with you never turns into a punishment.
That means when he does share something real, you receive it calmly instead of reacting with hurt or a lecture. Mars rewards courage, and every time he tells you the truth and you meet it with grace, you teach him that vulnerability is safe with you. In my surveys, the thing women wished for most was to get him to communicate and stop shutting them out. The answer is rarely a clever text. It is a pattern of reactions that make his honesty feel welcome. Give him room to speak without fear of a fight, and the guarded Aries man slowly becomes the loyal, open partner you sensed he could be. If his mixed messages are wearing you down, my guide to reading an Aries man’s mixed signals breaks down what each one means.
When His Need for Freedom Looks Like Dishonesty (But Is Not)
Here is a distinction that saves a lot of heartache. An Aries man needs autonomy the way he needs air, and when he pulls back into his own world he often does it without much of an explanation. To a woman waiting for a reply, that can feel like he is hiding something. Most of the time he is simply recharging. Roughly 127 women in my surveys described this exact pattern, a wonderful man who suddenly disappears into his own space and then returns as if nothing happened.
The mistake is to treat his need for freedom as evidence of betrayal and to interrogate him the moment he resurfaces. That reaction teaches him that closeness comes with surveillance, and a Mars-ruled man will always choose freedom over feeling policed. If you can let him take his space without making him defend it, he comes back faster and more open every time. Learn to tell the man who goes quiet and then returns fully present from the man whose stories never add up. The first is an Aries being an Aries. The second is a real trust problem worth taking seriously.
If he has already pulled away and you want the exact words that reopen his Mars-ruled heart without pushing him further out, my Aries Man Magic Phrases gives you what to say and when to say it.
FAQs On Aries Men…
Do Aries Men Cheat?
Aries men can cheat, but it’s not a given. They’re passionate and adventurous, and if they feel unfulfilled or bored in a relationship, they might seek excitement elsewhere. However, they value honesty and loyalty, so if they’re truly in love, they’re more likely to be faithful. If an Aries man does cheat, it’s often a sign that something is missing in the relationship, and he may not be fully committed.
How To Know If An Aries Man Is Serious About You?
When an Aries man is serious about you, he will actively chase you and make an effort to spend time with you. He’ll open up emotionally, share his feelings, and talk about the future with you.
Also, When he’s serious, he’ll prioritize you, make time for you, be loyal and protective of you. If his actions consistently back up his words, he’s likely serious about you…
Are Aries Trustworthy in a Relationship?
Aries men can be trustworthy in a relationship, but their level of trustworthiness depends on their emotional maturity and the dynamics of the relationship. They value honesty and loyalty, especially when they’re truly invested in someone.
However, an Aries man can sometimes act impulsively or get distracted by new excitement, which might lead to issues. If an Aries man is serious about you, he will be trustworthy, but if he’s not feeling the connection, his actions may reflect that.
Trust usually grows when they feel secure and passionate about the relationship.
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Why Does My Aries Man Lie About Small Things?
When an Aries man fibs about something minor, it usually traces back to his pride and his impatience rather than any real deceit. Mars makes him want to be right and to keep moving, so if the truth might start a long conversation or make him look wrong, he may smooth it over to avoid friction. It is not a sign he is untrustworthy at his core. It is a sign he is conflict-averse in the moment.
The way to shrink this habit is to make the truth easy. If he learns that admitting a small thing does not lead to a drawn-out discussion, he stops reaching for the little cover-up. Stay light, let the small stuff be small, and he will match your ease with more honesty over time.
Can You Trust an Aries Man in a Long Distance Relationship?
You can, and long distance is more common with Aries men than with almost any other sign. In my research, 28 percent of women met their Aries man online, the highest rate of any sign, and many of those connections span real distance. His boldness carries through a screen, which makes the early spark intense even before you meet in person.
The trust question with distance comes down to consistency. A committed Aries man keeps showing up in your day even when he cannot show up at your door. If his contact stays steady and his plans to close the gap feel real, you can trust the connection. If he runs hot and cold and uses the miles as his excuse, that is the pattern to watch, not the distance itself.
How Long Does It Take to Build Trust With an Aries Man?
There is no fixed timeline, because an Aries man moves at the speed of his own certainty. He can decide you are the one within weeks, or he can circle the idea for months while his pursuit runs hot and then cools. What matters more than the calendar is the direction. Each time he shares a little more and sees that it was safe with you, the trust deepens.
Be patient with the rhythm of Mars. He surges forward, then steps back to recover, then surges again. If the overall movement is toward more openness and more consistency, you are building something real, even if it does not happen in a straight line.
Final Thoughts…
The Aries man has the capacity to tell the truth and be honest, of course, but he also has the ability to be dishonest and underhanded. You have to pay attention to how he acts and how he treats you to know for sure.
But one thing is sure, when an Aries man does give himself 100%, he will absolutely be loyal and treat you very well, but if that ever changes, pay close attention.
I would love to hear your story. Is your Aries man keeping something private, or have you caught a pattern that worries you? Tell me what is happening with him in the comments below, and I will do my best to help you figure out your next step. I read every single one.
Normal Dating Advice Can Backfire With An Aries Man…
Over the years, I’ve had a lot of my clients send me advice they got from dating coaches.
They wanted to know if it would work with their Aries man.
And I literally wanted to scream with frustration.
Why???
Because most dating advice definitely will NOT work if you use it with an Aries.
You see, Aries men are VERY different than men of other signs.
And if you use standard dating advice with a Aries, it can backfire. He might disappear forever and you’ll never hear from him again.
I don’t want that to happen to you…
Especially when it is SO easy to draw him to you and get him to connect deeply with your heart.
You just need to know the specific phrases to tell him…
So he’ll NEVER want to lose you.
He’ll be wrapped around your finger…
And it won’t take him long to put a ring on that finger either.
These phrases are the EXACT thing you need to turn everything around with him.
So… for heaven’s sake… DON’T listen to normal dating coaches!
They give out the same advice for ALL men… which is absolutely insane.
Because your wonderful Aries is NOT like other men… at ALL.
Click here to find out the specific things your Aries man needs to hear to melt his heart.
Wishing you all the luck in the universe,
Your sister and relationship astrologer,
Anna Kovach
Aries men sound like more work than they are worth. I’ve never been involved with an Aries, but raised an Aries daughter and I can tell you when she was younger she thought the world began at her birth. Unfortunately, she had ME a Gemini mother who was time enough for her. We have a great relationship now. She is married and has two kids of her own; a Sagitarian son and a LEO daughter who just turned one. All those signs are going to clash I warned her; especially the Leo. As for Aries males, they are narcissistic who have ruined lots of women and sent them to counselors. I myself, would run circles around the Aries man. They, like Cancers, are arrogant until they meet a Gemini who can do with or without them; our feelings are a lot different than women of other signs. I love my space and independence and could care less what an Aries man needs. He can go do him as long as I have my space. I have been with my Aquarian for 30 years and he understands the Gemini more than any other sign. He knows I have to have my space or I will take it. He has intelligence and engages me in all things/subjects my crazy mind is interested in on any given day. Me and an Aries would never make it as I would drive him absolutely crazy because i am not needy and I don’t have that catering gene. Didn’t have with my child so not gonna have it with a man; any man. For some reason though, they all seem to love Gemini…go figure.
Hi Valerie!
Aries men can be work unless you’re naturally what he’s after anyway. This is why he does what he does in attempt to find who he thinks is the one and doesn’t settle for anyone else. Haha maybe a strong woman is just what he needs though. He would see you as a challenge which would excite him. If you’d like to learn more about Aries then check out my book “Aries Man Secrets”.