Taurus woman (30F) pulling back or just busy? WLW
Hi! I’m looking for some honest insight, especially from Taurus women or anyone familiar with Taurus energy in dating.
I’m 34F (Aquarius sun, Virgo moon, Scorpio rising, with a 6x Capricorn stellium), and I’ve been seeing a 30F Taurus (very late Taurus, basically cusp energy).
We’re both women (wlw), and this started off with really strong chemistry; both emotionally and physically.
We’ve gone on a couple of dates so far, and they’ve been really intentional and well-planned on both ends. She’s shown up, been present, engaged, and the connection feels very real in person. There’s definitely been PDA, affection comes naturally between us. Our dates tend to end pretty intensely (lots of physical chemistry, kissing, lingering goodbyes, etc.), and it doesn’t feel surface-level when we’re together.
Texting-wise, it hasn’t been constant, but it has been warm and engaged. She’s responsive when she’s available, asks questions, checks in, and has supported me around important things going on in my life (like family/interview stuff). She’s also acknowledged when she’s stressed or less responsive and has apologized for it in the past.
Here’s where I’m confused:
Last week, she told me she was really stressed with work and wasn’t as responsive. I showed up supportively (even did something thoughtful for her), and she reacted very warmly and appreciatively.
This week, I tried to plan our next date. She hearted my iMessage, but responded saying her week is “insane,” work is piling up, she has big meetings she’s leading and she’s leaving town soon. There was no follow-up suggestion or reschedule, just that she’s overwhelmed.
Since then, communication has basically stopped. I didn’t wana crowd her or stress her further so I haven’t texted anything as well. It’s been a few days of silence(trying to play it cool with her but it’s killing me).
What’s throwing me off is:
The in-person energy is very strong
She has shown interest and investment before
She’s capable of being warm and communicative
But now there’s a noticeable drop-off with no effort to reconnect or plan ahead
I’m trying not to overreact, but I also don’t want to ignore a potential shift.
So I guess my questions are:
Is this typical Taurus behavior when overwhelmed (going quiet and resurfacing later)?
Does this read as someone still interested but needing space, or someone slowly disengaging?
Should I give space and let her come back, or is it reasonable to check in again?
I don’t need constant texting, but the sudden silence after consistent engagement is what’s throwing me.
Would love honest perspectives; especially from Taurus women or anyone who dates them.