Pisces Paradox

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Anonymous wrote: "I read everywhere that Pisces is very dependent and clingy, and "can't function alone". However, I'm very independent and can spend loads of time with myself. I'm also extremely private. I'm very comfortable being alone, more so than with other people, especially strangers. Although, with people I really love, I'm very needy, but subtly so. Is this what is meant by Pisces being dependent?"

Yes, certainly. 

Pisces are normally quite introverted, and introversion often has traits that allow a person to be comfortable being alone, enjoying seclusion, etc. So, it might throw people off when they hear Pisces associated as “very dependent and clingy.”

/time for a slight tangent 

For a long time, I couldn’t tell if I was “dependent” or “independent,” myself. Personally, I don’t have a problem doing things on my own. I can teach myself things, follow directions easily— I don’t have to be told what to do. I associate this as being independent. However, I also think that since I’m incredibly introverted, these were traits I picked up from not wanting to, um, socialize? Does that make sense? Like, since I purposely would isolate myself (since I felt more comfortable that way), I developed independent traits. 

However, it’s as you said. With the people I care about, I’m actually incredibly needy. And clingy. I’ve never been in a relationship, but I suspect I’d be incredibly dependent in that area as well. And I suspect this is usually how the “dependent and clingy” trait is meant? It’s a little perplexing, considering Pisces can be both quite independent and dependent individuals. I think it’s, as you illustrated, a varying emotion? 

Sorry for going off on that personal tangent, but I think perhaps sharing my personal experience on this might’ve been relevant?? Haha, sorry. 


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