Extremely clingy Leo man

I am 22 and he is 24. His rising is in scorpio and moon in sag. I'm Aries, with a cancer rising and a sag moon also. We've been on and off since high school and we're finally steady for over a year now. However, over time, he has changed drastically. I always liked how confident and independent he was. I loved that he gave me my freedom. However, lately he has become extremely possessive and whiny.

Lately, i take a 2 day break or so from him when he starts getting on my nerves. I usually return feeling rejuvenated, while he feels hurt and neglected, which then leads to more arguments about my 'abandonment and aloofness'.

He has been pressuring me for children and i am definitely not ready. I am absolutely certain that he would make a great father as he is so wonderful with his nieces and nephews.He is extremely family oriented; i respect that about him. I just can not take that step right now. This has also added more tension in our relationship.

He's magnificent in the bedroom. However, lately i've been so upset that i have not been complying with his

sexual demands. More stress added once again.

My mother hasn't been too fond of him throughout the years due to how tumultuous things have been between us. I try to cover that up because i don't want it to hurt his feelings,however, he senses it. He HATES when i tell him i am busy because of something i am doing with or for her. He assumes that she is trying to create a rift between us. He tells me i need to grow up and stop being so close to her because she has lived her life already. I find all of that ironic as he is the biggest 'momma's boy'. He always tells me he will take me away from her, which sounds creepy to me at times. He can become extremely dark and demeaning when he doesn't get his way.

To make matters worse, his ego is always getting in the way. So he would fight with me about how aloof i am being and then say he's fine and this and that, then turn around 5 minutes later (no joke) and break down again.



I give him A LOT of attention. He likes when i rub his back and play in his hair etc. If i don't, he'll fuss for days and hold it against me for weeks.

He has transformed from a lion into a kitten. It can be cute at times but i also find it smothering.



I've tried to ask him if he has any issues because he seems insecure. However, he says everything is ok.

Now, i don't want to make him sound like a monster. He is extremely loving and has had my back during some many difficult times. I can speak to him about anything. He has been very attentive throughout our relationship. Most of all, he has been a true friend. He's very open about his feelings and i love that about him. I've never had to question his feeling about me. I love him dearly.

I just want some advice on how i could get him to give me some space and be a bit like his old self. I don't want him feeling neglected.I take space because i know if i start to feel too smothered, my interest would decrease and i do not want that to happen.

I don't think Leos can handle Aries aloofness and independence all the time. I know mine didn't, and three years of being together she found another guy in a month.