Love man told me he loved me then left

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Dressa2008
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So I’ve been dealing/dating Leo man off and on again. We rarely had disagreements or any big issues but when we started getting closer he runs but usually always comes back. However, this last time I was fed up with the back and forth and wanted more. We went out for dinner and I was the first to say I love you but I didn’t want to continue being hurt because he flees at commitment. Next day he text me asking if I was serious about never seeing him again and I told him yes because I’m tired of the back and forth with no end goal. He instantly calls me and tells me he loves me and he needs to see me. I hesitated to meet up but he’s never told me no when I wanted to see him so I went. We ended up having a magical night where he took me up the mountains to see the stars and talk. He ends the night asking to cuddle and buys me a piece of jewelry. Then as the night progresses he further tells me I will always have a place in his heart, he sees me as the mother of his kids and can see us living together. He tells me he loves me but can never be with me because his Nigerian family would never approve of me being a single or parent. At that moment my heart drops out of my chest. I was pissed because he could have just let me walk away when I was ready. Wtf was all the extra taking me out. Not knowing how he felt would have been preferred. Can someone tell me what the motive?? I don’t get why he couldn’t just let me walk away and preserve my heart? I already felt like I was losing my best friend, my life mate, and someone that understood me and then he pulls that bullshit. Are Leo’s big on picking family first?
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Posted by Dressa2008

So I’ve been dealing/dating Leo man off and on again. We rarely had disagreements or any big issues but when we started getting closer he runs but usually always comes back. However, this last time I was fed up with the back and forth and wanted more. We went out for dinner and I was the first to say I love you but I didn’t want to continue being hurt because he flees at commitment. Next day he text me asking if I was serious about never seeing him again and I told him yes because I’m tired of the back and forth with no end goal. He instantly calls me and tells me he loves me and he needs to see me. I hesitated to meet up but he’s never told me no when I wanted to see him so I went. We ended up having a magical night where he took me up the mountains to see the stars and talk. He ends the night asking to cuddle and buys me a piece of jewelry. Then as the night progresses he further tells me I will always have a place in his heart, he sees me as the mother of his kids and can see us living together. He tells me he loves me but can never be with me because his Nigerian family would never approve of me being a single or parent. At that moment my heart drops out of my chest. I was pissed because he could have just let me walk away when I was ready. Wtf was all the extra taking me out. Not knowing how he felt would have been preferred. Can someone tell me what the motive?? I don’t get why he couldn’t just let me walk away and preserve my heart? I already felt like I was losing my best friend, my life mate, and someone that understood me and then he pulls that bullshit. Are Leo’s big on picking family first?

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Calmingwaters81
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Hmm, he sounds like either someone that is scared of getting his heart broken, to someone that is just being a ass. Let him go, and this is coming from a leo women. One thing I hate is my heart being played with, and he seems to be doing just that. How old is this guy? I hate saying that someone may have another, but it sounds like a "I want my cake and eat it to" type of situation. If you do continue to talk to him, tread softly. Best of luck
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Posted by Dressa2008

So I’ve been dealing/dating Leo man off and on again. We rarely had disagreements or any big issues but when we started getting closer he runs but usually always comes back. However, this last time I was fed up with the back and forth and wanted more. We went out for dinner and I was the first to say I love you but I didn’t want to continue being hurt because he flees at commitment. Next day he text me asking if I was serious about never seeing him again and I told him yes because I’m tired of the back and forth with no end goal. He instantly calls me and tells me he loves me and he needs to see me. I hesitated to meet up but he’s never told me no when I wanted to see him so I went. We ended up having a magical night where he took me up the mountains to see the stars and talk. He ends the night asking to cuddle and buys me a piece of jewelry. Then as the night progresses he further tells me I will always have a place in his heart, he sees me as the mother of his kids and can see us living together. He tells me he loves me but can never be with me because his Nigerian family would never approve of me being a single or parent. At that moment my heart drops out of my chest. I was pissed because he could have just let me walk away when I was ready. Wtf was all the extra taking me out. Not knowing how he felt would have been preferred. Can someone tell me what the motive?? I don’t get why he couldn’t just let me walk away and preserve my heart? I already felt like I was losing my best friend, my life mate, and someone that understood me and then he pulls that bullshit. Are Leo’s big on picking family first?

That depends on the Leo, but it sounds like this Leo's actions are dictated by his family's opinions of him. Some Leos may care a bit too much about how they are perceived by those who are close to them. Do you really want to be with a guy who can't stick up for you in front of his family?
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Dressa2008
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He’s 32 and I don’t know if this type of behavior is that of a Leo but I’ve never dated a Leo before. I’ve only had friends as Leo’s. I think his actions could be dictated by his family but I’m not too sure of his reasoning behind it all. I walked away because I would prefer a strong man that is sure about me and what he wants out of life. It just hurts to the core that we had amazing times together and there was clearly a close connection that I genuinely thought was on both ends. We were to the point that we couldn’t go without speaking to each other or seeing it each Other for too long. He opened up me about his past hurt and his ex getting an abortion but lied to him and said it was a miscarriage. I’ve only shown this man affection, respect, never yelled at him and gave him his space when needed. I truly did love him. And I really thought feelings were mutual
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leeberated
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This sounds more like a Nigerian thing than a Leo thing...Nigerian men especially do culturally try to appease their family. Are you Nigerian as well? If not, that is more of a bigger no-no than you being a single parent...And I’m sorry to say but their family also is integral in setting them up with other women, so he most likely will marry one of them since he is so into his family...some of the more Americanized Nigerians aren’t as strictly following of tradition, but this guy seems to be deep into it that he’d forsake his own happiness for his family....he prob loves you but I’m sorry girl, that’s a wrap 😢 I’ve been in a similar situation.

Why/how did this drag out for 4 years?
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P.s. I just realized you said he said “he sees you as the mother of his child, he can see himself living with you” and then turns around and says “but he can never be with you.” Wtf, I’d be mad too

Be like “Well, see you next lifetime. Deuces!”

My Leo ex of 4/5 years always stood up for me regardless. Against his family, against anybody. He literally said he would kill for me and I believe him. He was a real man. Get a man who is in your corner regardless and always ready to fight for you. This dude is weak and sucks.

And last thing about the Nigerian bit, the only thing that would bypass any “adverse information” about you is if you were a doctor, lawyer, or pharmacist. Even if you were white. And I WISH I was joking.
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P.s. I just realized you said he said “he sees you as the mother of his child, he can see himself living with you” and then turns around and says “but he can never be with you.” Wtf, I’d be mad too

Be like “Well, see you next lifetime. Deuces!”

My Leo ex of 4/5 years always stood up for me regardless. Against his family, against anybody. He literally said he would kill for me and I believe him. He was a real man. Get a man who is in your corner regardless and always ready to fight for you. This dude is weak and sucks.

And last thing about the Nigerian bit, the only thing that would bypass any “adverse information” about you is if you were a doctor, lawyer, or pharmacist. Even if you were white. And I WISH I was joking.


Where is your man now?

And yes! Money are important for otherwise poor cultures...
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P.s. I just realized you said he said “he sees you as the mother of his child, he can see himself living with you” and then turns around and says “but he can never be with you.” Wtf, I’d be mad too

Be like “Well, see you next lifetime. Deuces!”

My Leo ex of 4/5 years always stood up for me regardless. Against his family, against anybody. He literally said he would kill for me and I believe him. He was a real man. Get a man who is in your corner regardless and always ready to fight for you. This dude is weak and sucks.

And last thing about the Nigerian bit, the only thing that would bypass any “adverse information” about you is if you were a doctor, lawyer, or pharmacist. Even if you were white. And I WISH I was joking.

Where is your man now?

And yes! Money are important for otherwise poor cultures...
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The Leo ex? I had to leave him on principle. There was no cheating, but there are still things someone can do that’s just an absolute dealbreaker.
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Leo can be so cold sometimes as they are hot. Very dismissive if you aren't what they want. That can also be a fixed thing. My Leo ex just informed me he dumped this virgo he was seeing for almost a year. It just didn't " make sense " anymore and they did some things that really turned him off. It's odd because when they first met he thought he was gonna marry this person and brought them home to his family. Then here we are a year later giving them the boot right before the holiday season. I think that's really cold and there were times when we together where he would pull that shit on me and it was incredible cruel and I do not miss that. Having a Leo moon I can somewhat understand the emotional states but I have to be so upset to treat someone like that. Idk hopefully you meet someone who has their mind more made up