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Why Do People Hate Geminis? The Myths And Misconceptions

We Geminis get a bad rap. People say we’re two-faced, dishonest, and all over the place socially. But we aren’t all that bad! In fact, a lot of those stereotypes don’t even hit the mark.

We’re not two-faced backstabbers

As Geminis, we often get called superficial social butterflies who are two-faced. I think that stereotype comes from us being represented by the twins symbol in astrology. But there’s more to us, Geminis, than meets the eye.

Geminis are honestly some of the most straightforward people out there. What you see is what you get with us. We put it all out there so if someone doesn’t vibe with our authentic selves, at least we didn’t waste our time. And honestly, we stay so busy that we don’t have a second to put on an act or be two-faced. Our schedules are packed as it is!

We’re not insensitive

A lot of people don’t like Geminis because we tend to not show our emotions or how sensitive we are. But that’s not true at all! We’ve got big hearts, they’re just buried under a tough exterior. We feel things really deeply, we just don’t show it on the surface.

Just because you can’t see our emotions doesn’t mean we don’t have them. We’re sensitive, too; we just express it differently than other signs. Don’t judge us before you really get to know us.

We’re not flighty, we’re curious

Geminis are often labeled as restless souls who bore easily and can’t settle down. As a Gemini, all I can say is that life is just so interesting! We can’t stand doing the same thing day in and day out. We have to keep things fresh and explore new places, try new foods, learn new things. That’s what really gets us excited!

If we bounce around from one thing to the next or like to pack a bunch into our days, it isn’t because we are flighty. We are just passionate about life and want to experience as much of it as we can. Sure, we can be hard to date, and when we get bored, it can be a real drag, maybe even depressing. So, keeping busy and moving is how we keep our spirits up.

We’re not unreliable, we’re flexible

Geminis really value having freedom and being spontaneous. We like to keep our options open and just go wherever our curiosity takes us. That doesn’t mean we can’t commit when it really matters, though. Once we give our word, we stick to it. We just try to avoid rigid schedules and strict rules whenever we can.

If we say we’ll be there at 8 am, you can expect us to show up on time. And if, for some reason, we can’t make it on time, you can bet we’ll let you know about it. The good thing is that we always find a way to make time even with busy schedules – because if we care about somebody, we believe there’s a will, there’s a way. We are one of the most flexible zodiac signs out there.

We’re not social butterflies

You’d be surprised how many quiet and introspective Geminis are out there than you might expect. Even though Mercury is our ruling planet in astrology and it’s associated with communication, that doesn’t necessarily mean we’re all super social butterflies.

I think the stereotype comes from wanting to connect with others and share ideas, but many Geminis recharge their batteries more through one-on-one conversations or solo activities like writing. Not every Gemini is all about big, loud parties – some of us prefer a low-key night at a jazz club over a wild techno rave. We come in all flavors.

Indecisive? Not us, Geminis

When people find out I’m a Gemini, they always say, “Oh, so you’re indecisive and two-faced?” I’m not really sure where that stereotype comes from or if maybe they’re getting us confused with Libras. But let me tell you, when a Gemini sets a goal, we go after it no matter what. Traveling the world? Learning to drive or paint? We’ll do whatever it takes to make it happen. Once we decide on something, there’s no changing our minds. We zero in like a bull seeing red and just go for it.

We aren’t that bad

Maybe we can be a bit two-faced and indecisive at times, but that just comes with the territory of having two strong sides to our personality. We like to look at both perspectives before making up our minds. We’re also adaptable, outgoing, and tons of fun!

At the end of the day, astrology is meant to be taken lightly. If you meet a Gemini you click with, don’t write them off just because of their sign. Get to know them as an individual first. Once you look past the stereotypes, you’ll find a loyal friend who always keeps things exciting.

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by swenisa

12 years ago, I got into traveling. Ever since then I've visited over 40 different countries solo. Traveling really changed my perspective on things. It was only when I started traveling that I really understood what life is all about. I'm also super into things like numerology, astrology, and spirituality. And I just love cats and coffee, too! You only get one chance at life, so I try to make the most of every day. I believe in living life to the fullest.


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