How to tell if a Leo man is being sincere...

There is a Leo man I work with that I'd say we've become friends since I started working with him back in August. He *appears* to be really sweet. He likes to give me advice, he's done a few favors for me outside of work, when we worked in the same dept he'd come and chitchat with me a lot. Now he works in a different dept and when I ask him for help he'll pretty much drop what he's doing to help me out. Overall I'd say we're cool. But then I've read that some Leo men will go out of their way to be nice to someone they don't even like just to keep up appearances and not seem mean. This guy is brutally honest, but he does it in a sarcastic way so people won't get offended *his words*. I noticed he's starting to open up to me more and tell me things about himself he doesn't have to.

I know the women are different from the men, but will a Leo man really go all out of his way just to not appear rude? Seems like a lot of unnecessary work if you ask me...

I don't think so. leo men do pride their appearances and will do whatever necessary to keep it in check (for themselves), but in terms of social relationships? from my experience it seems like he is being very honest and sincere with you. I used to be suspicious too, because I couldn't define the line between his sincerity and his ego. but I wouldn't say leo men are users, not intentionally. the fact that he will stop what HE's doing to help you proves that he genuinely cares, enough to take away from HIS own time (which to a leo is most important).

appreciate it, leos are very kind with their affections. it's true that it seems almost unreal when they give it away. the warm fires of leo's tenderness will even spill out from anywhere it sits in a chart, & there's honestly nothing else like it.

I know the women are different from the men, but will a Leo man really go all out of his way just to not appear rude? Seems like a lot of unnecessary work if you ask me...

If he hasn't asked you out after going out of his way to help you, do favors and be brutally honest with you Since August well he's not into romantically enough to pursue a real genuine relationship but that doesn't mean you can't appreciate him being sincere with you but please don't read too much into his behavior or you'll stomp yourself in your own foot.

Leo's not all but there are quite a few with a really sunny warm loving disposition, if you come across a leo that shines his warmth on you appreciate the warmth because it's one of the best qualities that you'll find in a leo male or female, my mom is a Leo (July Leo) and she can literally melt my Aqua coldness away which is not easy to do, my brother is a Leo (August Leo) but he uses more of his darker qualities but he too has a really beautiful smile and a caring let me help you quality and warmth about him when he chooses to show that side of himself.

Just sounds like he's being a typical leo - it's not him going out of his way, its just his natural way, don't read into it, are you interested in him?

First I want to say thanks for taking the time to reply, but doubletrouble seems to be the only one who fully understood my question. @ Tikki & celticlioness where in my post do I imply that I want to date him or was worried about him asking me out? I honestly just wanted to know if the guy was being fake or not...by nature I'm not a fake person and will do nice things for people because I want to and really I was just wanting to know if I was getting that in return. Ok, after further reading I can *maybe* see where you'd think this was about romantic interest. When I said " to be nice to someone they don't even like" I meant it more in a like as person kind of way, not the romantic kind of like.

Posted by Anon310
@ Tikki & celticlioness where in my post do I imply that I want to date him or was worried about him asking me out?

You didn't which is why I asked you were you interested in him...

You're here, no reason to talk about him and his behavior if you're not interested. What different does it make if he's fake or not if you are not romantically interested? He's just another person being nice to you like a lot of the other people in your life, I didn't see you asking if those people were fake too so yes it appeared you had an agenda as in seeing if his behavior can be interpreted as a romantic gesture towards you but if you don't feel this way then I sincerely apologize for the misunderstanding.

Posted by tiki33
You're here, no reason to talk about him and his behavior if you're not interested. What different does it make if he's fake or not if you are not romantically interested? He's just another person being nice to you like a lot of the other people in your life, I didn't see you asking if those people were fake too so yes it appeared you had an agenda as in seeing if his behavior can be interpreted as a romantic gesture towards you but if you don't feel this way then I sincerely apologize for the misunderstanding.

You're right it can be misconstrued as romantic interest, but it's just I take my friendships with people very seriously and I simply loathe fake people. Maybe I shouldn't have used such a specific example, but in general I do wonder why a person would go out of their way to be nice when there is no need for it. I asked about the Leo guy specifically because of the anecdotal evidence I've read a few times (even from a Leo man himself) stating that they did continue to be nice to someone they didn't even really care about. But like you guys said it's probably just his nature to be that way, which is perfectly fine with me 🙂

Posted by celticlioness

Posted by Anon310
@ Tikki & celticlioness where in my post do I imply that I want to date him or was worried about him asking me out?

You didn't which is why I asked you were you interested in him...

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I think he's good looking, but I don't think that would qualify as romantic interest. 🙂

Posted by Anon310
I take my friendships with people very seriously and I simply loathe fake people. Maybe I shouldn't have used such a specific example, but in general I do wonder why a person would go out of their way to be nice when there is no need for it.

Mm, I often feel the same way. I've never taken a friendship lightly and always try to remain honest and emotionally open with them.

On the other hand I've also have been judged a few times based on intentions. But I like putting little 'breaks' for others because everyone could use a stranger or acquaintance going out of their way to be nice. Even just letting somebody turn when you know it's rush hour and nobody else will.

Posted by Anon310
First I want to say thanks for taking the time to reply, but doubletrouble seems to be the only one who fully understood my question. @ Tikki & celticlioness where in my post do I imply that I want to date him or was worried about him asking me out? I honestly just wanted to know if the guy was being fake or not...by nature I'm not a fake person and will do nice things for people because I want to and really I was just wanting to know if I was getting that in return. Ok, after further reading I can *maybe* see where you'd think this was about romantic interest. When I said " to be nice to someone they don't even like" I meant it more in a like as person kind of way, not the romantic kind of like.

Why so defensive?

....and rude...?

yeah...i thought that bgp and i seem to think this has happened before with anon...

what does it matter?

she simply wanted understanding on whether he is really being as genuine as he seems, or if her imaginings were correct. perhaps she has had trust issues with friends before, in similar fashions, or she (like me) finds it difficult making friends to begin with, because it is hard to let her guard down with people so willingly... remarkably, especially in "just friends" circumstances...

she was just asking a question regarding the validity in leo honesty, no need to press further argument. we can all get defensive but let's choose a wiser path and let it go.

I'm glad we all gave you solace in some way, hope it helps you and your future friendships.

Very wise of you DoubleLeo, which is why I let it go, but she was rude in her reply following polite and helpful answers, no need for that. Strike to Anon

Hello frnds,i am a Gemini girl and wud seriously like sum help from you regarding understanding the leo man(he is a quite popular guy)i am interested in.He is a partcularly handsome guy with girls from 16-50 throwing themselves at his feet.We hv an age difference of 10 yrs,and i hv been pursuing him since the last month,fervently,singing praises of him.I am totally crazy about him.And he started responding very occasionally,in curt one-liners,some general responses on my certain remarks,and once like-"patience will pay",till d oder day when i was tired of waiting for his reply,he said-"don't cry baby".I write to him everyday trying to show him dat i am indeed waiting patiently,fr him to turn around.4 days back i got hold of him online,and struck up a conversation with him,He was very candid and seemed sincere when he said reciprocating my repect for him dat-he too respects me.When i asked him why he dusnt respond to my mssgs,he said his typing speed is very slow,he cant squuze tym out of his tight schedule,etc.But den he remarked-"it is very difficult for him to interact on the pc".What was dat?Was dat a subtle hint?Thinking dat after he went offline i sent him a mssg asking him modestly dat if he sees us going anywhere from this virtual world supposed frndshp,whch is a very inert one.And also did he hav any other alternative in mind of communicating?I dint hv d guts to bask him why suddenly he addressed me as "baby" though.And nw afterr this mssg asking fr explanations,3 days hav passed,and it is complete silence on his side.I am in a fix and restless.He never dimisses me even if i ask him to do so if thats hw he fees.I will take a dismissal,heartbroken,but this silence is killing me.What do i do??Please me out you kind souls!! How do i make him yield? 😢

*Please help me out you kind souls 😢

Posted by chaitali
Hello frnds,i am a Gemini girl and wud seriously like sum help from you regarding understanding the leo man(he is a quite popular guy)i am interested in.He is a partcularly handsome guy with girls from 16-50 throwing themselves at his feet.We hv an age difference of 10 yrs,and i hv been pursuing him since the last month,fervently,singing praises of him.I am totally crazy about him.And he started responding very occasionally,in curt one-liners,some general responses on my certain remarks,and once like-"patience will pay",till d oder day when i was tired of waiting for his reply,he said-"don't cry baby".I write to him everyday trying to show him dat i am indeed waiting patiently,fr him to turn around.4 days back i got hold of him online,and struck up a conversation with him,He was very candid and seemed sincere when he said reciprocating my repect for him dat-he too respects me.When i asked him why he dusnt respond to my mssgs,he said his typing speed is very slow,he cant squuze tym out of his tight schedule,etc.But den he remarked-"it is very difficult for him to interact on the pc".What was dat?Was dat a subtle hint?Thinking dat after he went offline i sent him a mssg asking him modestly dat if he sees us going anywhere from this virtual world supposed frndshp,whch is a very inert one.And also did he hav any other alternative in mind of communicating?I dint hv d guts to bask him why suddenly he addressed me as "baby" though.And nw afterr this mssg asking fr explanations,3 days hav passed,and it is complete silence on his side.I am in a fix and restless.He never dimisses me even if i ask him to do so if thats hw he fees.I will take a dismissal,heartbroken,but this silence is killing me.What do i do??Please me out you kind souls!! How do i make him yield? 😢

1. You should really make your own thread if you want advice on your own problems.
2. If you want people to help you please voice your concerns in English.
3. Once point 1&2 are met, you can get back to me.

To the original poster, why are you on a forum talking about your concerns with a guy if you're not even slightly romantically interested?