4 Zodiacs Who Make Nightmare Exes

Let’s be honest – anyone can be a terrible ex, regardless of their zodiac sign. But there are a few star signs who make notoriously bad exes. The twelve signs are divided into three modalities or ways of expressing their energy. The four “fixed” modality signs make some of the worst exes because fixed signs are persistent, stubborn, and determined – and they have a hard time accepting change and letting go. Based on these qualities alone, it’s easy to see why fixed signs could cause trouble as exes. However, the reasons why we end a relationship with each one of these zodiacs are different. Here are the four star signs who make nightmare exes, and why breaking up with them is so difficult.

Taurus: They Won’t Let You Go

Not only is Taurus a fixed sign, but it is also the zodiac represented by the bull, a notoriously hard-headed creature. This means that Taurus is one of the most stubborn and unyielding star signs. It takes a lot for them to initiate a breakup because they like being comfortable, and a big life change like ending a relationship terrifies them.

So, if you dump them, they struggle to let you go. Taurus is guided by Venus, the planet of love, so this star sign knows just what to say and do to try to get you back. And they won’t give up, putting more effort into winning you back than they did in the relationship. They might even go on as if the breakup never happened, continuing to show up for dates or sending you gifts as usual – which can be terrifying, depending on the circumstances. 

Taurus exes are a nightmare because you just can’t get rid of them, and you’ll find yourself second-guessing your decision to end the relationship. 

Leo: They Wound Your Ego

Leos can make fantastic partners, thanks to their endless optimism and big, generous hearts. But they can also make terrible exes. Leo is ruled by the Sun, which is responsible for this zodiac’s cheerful, sunny disposition. It also means that Leos think the world revolves around them. They can be quite selfish, and they have enormous egos.

When you dump a Leo, not only does it break their heart, but – perhaps even worse, for this zodiac – it wounds their ego. They will try to hide it and make it seem like the breakup is no big deal to them, both to protect their pride and to make you second-guess the relationship. They will also make sure that you know when they’ve moved on, and they’ll want to move on faster than you. 

Leos are nightmare exes because they’ll want to hurt you back after you’ve injured their pride. And they’ll move on so fast and faux-nonchalantly you’ll wonder if you ever meant anything to them in the first place. 

Scorpio: They Get Revenge

Scorpios are extremely passionate lovers, and that passion doesn’t go away after a breakup. If you dump them, there will be a long, painful period when they mourn the relationship and also try anything to get you back. This is difficult enough in itself to navigate – but it’s nothing compared to a Scorpio who has decided to seek revenge.

Scorpio is one of the most vengeful zodiac signs, which is why you never want to get on their bad side. If you break their heart, they will find an awful way to break yours back – it will be ten times worse than what you could imagine, and it will come when you least expect it. It’s almost admirable how terrifyingly cunning this star sign can be when it comes to revenge. 

Scorpios are nightmare exes because they never truly move on until they feel like karma has been delivered, and they are more than happy to be a self-appointed agent of karma. 

Aquarius: They Keep Coming Back

As a highly guarded and non-traditional star sign, it’s a wonder you got an Aquarius to commit to a relationship in the first place. Aquarians are the eccentrics of the zodiac; they are brilliant innovators who are always coming up with incredible ideas and progressive ways of doing things. But at the same time, they insist on being unconventional, and that means eschewing most relationship norms, as well.

Regardless of who initiated the breakup, an Aquarius ex will keep circling back to you under the guise of wanting to be “friends.” They always seem to know when you’re ready to move on, or when you’re thinking of them fondly, and that’s exactly when they pop up again. You could go months without hearing from them, only to be getting ready for a date with someone else when they finally text you back. And the “friendship” they want is never just friendship – it inevitably leads to a gray space of acting like you’re in a relationship again but without commitment.

Aquarians are nightmare exes because they know just how to stay in your life while giving you the bare minimum. No matter who did the breaking up, you’ll have to be the one who holds firm and finally lets them go for good.