Advice for dating a Leo?

WikiGibbonSlinger554
10/31/24 12:52pm
I've gone on a few dates with a Leo m(23) and I really like him! But I have heard some not great things about dating Leos (especially Leo men) so I'm feeling wary lol. So anyone who has gone out with a Leo or who is a Leo themself, what should I know? Positive v. negative personality traits? How do I keep him interested/keep the magic alive if we keep dating?
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Stina Garbis
Psychic Astrologer
11/01/24 2:24pm
Leo is a very friendly and generous sign and they are the most affectionate sign in the Zodiac. If they are interested in you, they will constantly compliment you, buy you things, and show off and brag. They have little tells when they like you. They are a natural flirt, they will twirl their hair, flex, puff out their chest, check their posture, or have a sexy walk or strut. They are friendly, generous, love to touch, and are not shy about public displays of affection.

To keep your Leo man interested, do things with him and participate in his favorite activities. If he likes football, go to the game or bring snacks on game day to show that you're interested in the same things he is! Laugh at his jokes (even the dumb ones) to make him feel like he is the big man on campus. He'll always love compliments on how handsome, strong, and clever he is as well.
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Anonymous WikiChinchilla
Anonymous WikiChinchilla
11/24/24 2:06pm
Most of that is true but don’t be a fake and do not lie . 100% will leave you right on the spot if he find out your a fake or lying
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Anonymous WikiLynx
Anonymous WikiLynx
11/14/24 8:37pm
I'm a Leo woman and what you said is very true about a Leo man , though I dumped him because I don't like needy men , I'm with an Aries man now who is more confident , straightforward, funny . Overall, I still think that a Leo man is a good catch as long as they are matured not immature. llee
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Anonymous WikiStoat
Anonymous WikiStoat
12/07/24 5:20am
I agree with you 100percent
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Anonymous WikiCaribou
Anonymous WikiCaribou
03/20/25 10:19pm
Leo women dumped Leo men. Wow.
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Angel Eyedealism
Astrologer & Performance Artist
11/02/24 11:28am
Yes, Leos can have a terrific temper when they feel their ego is wounded.

If you're looking at compatibility, Leos are best with another fire sign. I think Leo needs someone who would understand the magnificence of Leo, like an Aries or a Sagittarius. I would say Aries are very strong and they can deal with the Leo temperament. Aries is Cardinal fire, so a Leo would find that very uplifting.

Sagittarius is also a very good match, but they are a mutable sign while Leo is a fixed sign. Mutable signs like Sagittarius or Gemini can sometimes annoy fixed signs because they're all over the place. Mutable signs may find the fixed sign are a bit uptight, stiff, or controlling. However, because Sag and Leo are both fire signs, they tend to make a good match.

Aquarius is the opposite of Leo, and It can go either way with a Leo and Aquarius couple. A Leo can sometimes act full of themselves and Aquarians can be a bit spurious about that.
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Anonymous WikiToad
Anonymous WikiToad
01/04/25 8:11pm
Not every leo has an ego problem. You gotta look at the chart not just the sun sign. Just because a person has leo sun doesn't mean they have every single leo trait
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WikiEagleCaster184
02/21/25 8:22am
I agree , I do know how to behave at time, but when my ego flares up 😝😝😝 most can't stand me, but I give 0 care's, it is not business what others think of me ❤️✌️
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Anonymous WikiToad
01/04/25 8:12pm
Personally as a leo, I don't get along with any fire sign, not even my own and my chart is made up of mostly water sign and Personally i get along best with earth and water signs myself
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Anonymous WikiToad
01/04/25 8:14pm
For me personally, saggitarius has been ome of my worst matches same with Aries and other leos and I don't get along with libras or geminis either and don't ever hardly meet any aquarius
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WikiEagleCaster184
02/21/25 8:16am
Especially if we've done nothing to you or hurt you, I. Don't like getting angry my mouth is reckless / no sorry's given. Stay away from me and I will stay far away from you😔
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WikiValleyKeeper826
03/21/25 4:15pm
Should I date a Leo woman if I'm a Aquarius,she claims that she really loves me if I'm not a cheat,which I'm not,I'm a one woman man,and will stick with her till death! Any suggestions
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Anonymous WikiStoat
Anonymous WikiStoat
03/26/25 1:15am
I would say stay away unless you are willing to praise someone forever. If you pursued it tell us how it went or is going?
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WikiBadgerWhisperer333
11/01/24 8:32pm
I've been with my Leo man for almost a year now and let me tell you, he is the nicest guy I've ever been with. He's not afraid to show how much he loves me and he treats me like a queen. I've never met someone as loyal as him, and I feel so connected with him.

There are a couple red flags to watch out for though. My Leo talks about himself a lot more than he talks about me and sometimes it feels like my opinions are "wrong" and his are "right." Just keep up open communication about how he makes you feel, but bring up the topic gently.
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Anonymous WikiNarwhal
Anonymous WikiNarwhal
01/31/25 5:43pm
That is very true!
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Anonymous WikiKoala
Anonymous WikiKoala
02/06/25 3:23pm
I feel exactly the same eith my leo man! Very true
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WikiIbisKeeper693
11/03/24 1:06am
Flattering a Leo makes your relationship so strong. Give them compliments, thank them for supporting you, and show them your appreciation back, and you'll be set :)
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Anonymous WikiValley
Anonymous WikiValley
01/11/25 11:39pm
I'm a leo male and we just want to be loved and we are very loyal!!
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Anonymous WikiLynx
Anonymous WikiLynx
11/14/24 8:31pm
I'm a Leo woman who dumped my Leo man because he's needy, always needs reassurance in love, but also, they are generous, enthusiastic, loyal, though egoistic. Overall, the moon sign, ascendant is more important than the Sun sign I think, not all sun signs are the same. If you like, want him, go for it, be understanding with the occasional flirting even he's not trying, women flirts with Leo men even though they know that they are taken the same goes with Leo women. You have to be confident, independent with a Leo, not weak. I'm speaking the truth because I am a Leo myself and most of what is described is true. Good luck !!! llee
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Anonymous WikiNarwhal
Anonymous WikiNarwhal
01/31/25 5:44pm
That is very true
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Anonymous WikiOcelot
Anonymous WikiOcelot
11/17/24 6:29pm
I’m friends with a Leo man and it appears to be getting more serious. They like to know if the person is as loyal as they’re. They love compliments . They’re very competitive sometimes arrogant, but is that they are confident in that that appearance of being arrogant. Overall, they are sweet men, and if you be loyal to them, they’ll give you their heart. because he know that he can trust you and he will open up to trust you too. I hope that help
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Anonymous WikiNarwhal
Anonymous WikiNarwhal
01/31/25 5:46pm
Yes thank you for that info
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Anonymous WikiAxolotl
Anonymous WikiAxolotl
11/24/24 6:20pm
Don't lie to him atleast and make clear your doubts with him very earlier. Leo man can be the most with anger but if you show that you are there for long time or for life....and give time if they're angry and give some unique gifts not necessarily luxury items as for me something giving out of love that you care about him mostly jewellery, watches or going on adventure date...
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WikiCapybaraCaster316
01/18/25 9:54pm
I’m a Leo woman and find a lot of pleasure in my Taurus man. I’ve been with him for 5 years and he’s the ying to my yang. Patience is key. He was not quick to express his feelings for almost 2 years. I spent a lot of time with him and opened up about my own life and experiences until he just started slowly opening up about his feelings and trusted me wholeheartedly. I can’t see myself with anyone else but him. He treats me like a Queen, we have the best laughs together and the intimacy is unmatched!!
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Anonymous WikiMountain
Anonymous WikiMountain
02/18/25 5:09am
Just be respectful in your actions and communication. Be honest and stay true to yourself. Most Leo’s I know are attracted to well groomed individuals.
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Anonymous WikiWombat
Anonymous WikiWombat
02/09/25 5:49pm
As an Aries, Leos have great confidence, attentive and incredibly hands on passionately!. Very verbal and expressive for the right person. Fun story tellers and good friend if they can trust you. Just like Aries, Leos need their quiet space and are No nonsense, true tellers. They can’t stand the BS and Love sexual healing. Can be stubborn with little space to be wrong. Have your intellectual, intelligence ready with real facts to smooth this Hot Beast of high energy and intellect! Aries and Leos mix perfectly in and outside of the bedroom!. Always on, loyal friends, but all will crash and burn if you’re not opened with physical and mental stimulation. Keeping it real and sooth the weary soul from outside noise. Allow friendship and don’t rush both signs. They Love their independence and self creativity, but always makes time for something worthwhile! Fire signs need control of the narrative. This can be a Huge turn on or a sure flop for vanilla or boring partners!. We normally avoid Taurus, Scorpio and Virgos!
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WikiFlamingoChaser192
11/04/24 10:43am
I agree with the reply above. I’ve dated two Leo guys and one of them had serious problems with jealously. It wasn’t anything we couldn’t work through—especially since he was open and honest about the feelings he was having—but it did make the relationship difficult at times. So long as you can stand up for yourself, it’s actually kind of a sweet quality. They want you to themselves so badly! Just don’t let it cross the line.
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WikiAxolotlCatcher438
11/03/24 4:39pm
I think Leo men have such a bad reputation because Leos tend to need a lot of praise and admiration, and men are often really frustrating to be around if they’re full of themselves haha.

With that said, Leo guys are usually so friendly and affectionate that it makes up for any neediness in the personality department. I’d just keep an eye out for any super jealous behavior. That heavy affection often comes with a bit of a price in the possessiveness department, so just set really clear boundaries if you see even a hint of controlling behavior.
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Anonymous WikiEmu
Anonymous WikiEmu
02/11/25 8:44am
do fun actives you both enjoy. if you love a hobbie they will try it out as well to better understand you and vise versa. Like any man just show them how much you care by being supportive of their ambitions as well. We want ambition in people because we all want a future that fun, loving and comftable. make sure you are stable financially, emotionally, and mentally so it doesn't get in the way of your relationship. Last piece of advice is enjoy life, everything you enjoy doing and self care a man will value a balenced women and see a future with you. If they dont they will run away because they feel they are not enough for you take it from experience.
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Anonymous WikiCassowary
Anonymous WikiCassowary
02/04/25 9:27pm
I'm a Virgo woman ♍ ( moon & rising in Pisces... Water💦) dating a Leo 🔥...

I'm tremendously attacked by his kindness, generosity, good heart however his massive ego, selfishness, rigidity in his thoughts, and the way his so fixed and structured drives me nuts sometimes

Any thoughts, suggestions, advices, please?

Thanks in advance 🙂
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Miriam Martín
02/04/25 9:31pm
I meant attract!!!! No attack!!!
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Anonymous WikiCapybara
Anonymous WikiCapybara
03/14/25 9:23pm
If we are politely told we’re being too much in one of the departments, we will (for once) turn it down ☺️ if we care about you. Just try to communicate and sit us down.
We genuinely don’t see it this way sometimes. It’s probably fabulous hair that’s distracting us.
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Anonymous WikiNarwhal
Anonymous WikiNarwhal
01/31/25 5:38pm
Keep it cool and let him run after you not the other way round!
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Anonymous WikiMongoose
Anonymous WikiMongoose
01/05/25 8:54pm
Give him enough about you to be interested. Flirt and be feminine.
Engage in conversation about something you want to know. Give him a Compliment he will appreciate that.
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Anonymous WikiToad
Anonymous WikiToad
01/04/25 8:10pm
As a leo I disagree, I personally get along better with earth signs and water signs myself. I do not get along with fire ir air signs unless the person is an aquarius but I also don't encounter many aquarius. Also you can't just focus on the sun sign. Your sun sigh is just your ego. That alone is not gonna determine compatibility. Not every leo is the same just like not every virgo is the same or not every scorpio is the same. It depends on the entire chart. Like for instance, my chart is made up of mostly water sign but mg sun is a fire sign so I do way better with other water signs or even earth signs. Also you gotta remember that your rising sign is how people are gonna see you, in other words the impression people get from you at first. Mine is in cancer so anyone who meets me might think I'm a cancer since I most likely give off cancer Ian vibes at the first meet.
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Anonymous WikiOwl
Anonymous WikiOwl
01/21/25 12:55am
I have a cancer moon but my sun and rising is Sagittarius. I love Pisces people. But I had issues with Scorpio. I had an issue with one capricorn man. My ex was a gemini and he was abusive and controlling and I don't like being controlled
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Anonymous WikiDolphin
Anonymous WikiDolphin
12/07/24 1:42pm
My crush is a Leo,he is so friendly, charming, loving,nice,handsome, romantic and he is everything I want in a teenage boy
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Anonymous WikiBandicoot
Anonymous WikiBandicoot
12/04/24 2:46pm
Was married to a Leo for 34 years my advice to you is run and don’t look back
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Anonymous WikiCaribou
Anonymous WikiCaribou
12/07/24 2:03am
In my experience Leo’s can’t be trusted. They want all women to love them and are always looking. Loyal? Yes maybe but that doesn’t stop them.
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Anonymous WikiValley
Anonymous WikiValley
01/16/25 7:14am
Spot on 👍
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Anonymous WikiOwl
Anonymous WikiOwl
03/15/25 10:13pm
Agree!!
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Anonymous WikiToad
Anonymous WikiToad
03/30/25 6:38am
I could not believe the traits for Aries (me) Leo (him) on this website. We are soulmates.I actually told him that yesterday before reading this. It is so accurate.
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Anonymous WikiDesert
Anonymous WikiDesert
03/18/25 4:01pm
As a Leo male, I can tell you, my core beliefs are exactly that, it's what I believe at my core. Loyal, reliable, dependable.... I'm willing to give EVERYTHING for those I love, and in a relationship, I will give it ALL for you, the only thing I ask is if you're not interested, or playing around, be upfront, open and honest from the getgo. The one thing I can't tolerate, more than ANYTHING, is not the private disrespect, but being made a fool of and being the LAST to find out....

The other thing, betrayal to us, or to me is unforgivable..... That's betrayal in ANY form, because my thinking is, if I stand with you, I expect the same in return.

Generally, if I'm with YOU, I only have eyes for YOU, and if anyone so much as tries, no matter how they try, I am YOURS and YOURS alone. What you may perceived to be "flirting" is literally me being polite.

I'm warm, loving, loyal, and will be there for you at all times.... My biggest thing is, as it always was and will be, no matter HOW attractive I find your body, that's not what hooks me. Stimulate my mind before you even THINK of getting anywhere near my body, and when we do get it together, I have no problem discussing any issues you may have, but be real with me about it, and be willing to give as good as you get. We'll go to great lengths for you, but it would be nice to hear appreciation and reciprocation.
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OK, the attention thing for Leos is the MOST exaggerated nonsense of modern astrologers. Leo is a powerful, fierce, determined, courageous, protective and dominant sign. In earlier astrology Leo was a SOLITARY sign.
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If you want to stay with a Leo, accept their high need for attention from others! They crave attention and affection and love.
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Leo women tend to like partners who show their feelings and emotions. If a Leo woman shares her emotions with you, reciprocate and share yours with her. It helps make her feel loved!
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Leo women tend to take loyalty seriously, so be sure to be loyal to her. If you are disloyal to a Leo woman, she might cut you off and move on.
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Leos are immensely faithful, but they can get overly jealous. In my experience, they hate it if you hide even smallest of small thing from them, so it's best to be up front and tell them everything, even if you think it's no big deal.
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Leos do not like negative people. They don't mind helping someone or having sympathy for someone who is going through something tough, but they prefer being around positive, upbeat people who aren't complainers.
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Be careful with what you say to a Leo—they take everything you say to heart, and they don't do well with criticism, even if you were just joking.