Hi, I could really use some advice to help me get closure on a situation I experienced with a Leo man. I met him while I was out of town for work, he actually lives 4 hours away from me. Immediately clicked, he pursued me. He was eerily like my twin, I've never felt so similar to someone who I had just met. We talked/texted everyday for about 3 months. I met him in July, however my divorce was finalized in April. I had gone through counseling and was ready to move forward with my life. He had issues I was able to start to see as time went by with his divorce. He has been divorced for 3yrs and hadn't yet had a relationship. He also kept telling me to give him time and that he was open to a relationship, he just needed time getting to know me and wasn't ready. He was so open at first and then he kind of slowly built some walks. We agreed to date other people, but the entire time he insisted he had issues from his divorce and that he cared about me and wanted to see if this progressed into a relationship as he got to know me. He already had plans to travel every weekend in September and October and kept promising me that he really liked me and we just met at the worst time and he would have more time to spend with me once October was over. I confided in him about my divorce and opened up to him that I didn't want to get hurt and had issues with abandonment just from my past relationship. The entire time he seemed sincere and like he was not leading me on and really wanted to try to see if this would work. Then right at the end of September/beginning of October he hardly initiated contact with me. We still texted everyday but I noticed he was taking longer to respond and stuff and then one night he said he didn't want to talk, he was going out with his friends, and that he was upset about his would have been anniversary if he was still married. The next day he said that we were just in two entirely different places in life, and that he was no where near ready for a relationship. I was frustrated and hurt. He said I had pushed him to hard, said something I had texted him earlier that week but he couldn't remember what I said?? I was pissed and hurt of course. I deleted him from FB because I just thought I needed some time away from him so I could move on. I was really surprised he didn't reach out to me the next few weeks because he had become really a good friend of mine. I realized that's what I missed. I thought about it after it had been a little over a few
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continued....few weeks and thought it probably wasn't fair of me, if he wasn't ready then he wasn't ready. I thought I would reach out and we could maybe be friends since some time had gone by. I texted him and the response I got back literally shocked me. He said he was now in a relationship and he didn't think it would be appropriate to be friends. I called him and he said he met someone he knew as a kid and they reconnected and it just seemed right and she lived in the same city as him and I lived too far away, blah blah blah. I was in such shock I couldn't react. The next day I was furious, I was like if distance was an issue, why didn't he say that from the beginning? How can I have pushed him too far after months when he is in a relationship with a woman who wanted a relationship after 2 weeks. I sent him an angry text, he texted me back that I was 'crazy' and to leave him alone. I said it was impossible for me to not take it personally and that I reacted because I was hurt. The next day or so goes by and then he blocks me on FB. Even thought I have never FB messaged him and hadn't texted him since our spat. He had said the last day we talked that he was sorry and he knew I was a great girl, but he didn't think he led me on. I guess things ended badly the following day because I reacted. But why lead me on that entire time when he knew my situation? How can he deny leading me on? I couldn't believe the guy who always seemed warm and caring before was so cold. Do leo men really change overnight from not being ready to be in relationship for years to all of a sudden being in a relationship after 2 weeks?? Can they just turn their feelings off and be so cold hearted to someone they had opened up to? Anytime when we were talking and I would start to push him away because I was afraid of getting hurt, he would call me and tell me to give him time because he didn't want to lose me. He is 39 yrs old, not a child. This is my first leo experience and I was really hurt. I would appreciate any insight, thank you.

What a prick.
I won't date Leo men anymore-- though to be fair,
the ones I've dated in the past had fire moons,
which I don't always do well with.
Regardless, you may have been too accommodating.
That doesn't mean he isn't a prick... just that it
allowed him to be even MORE of one than usual.
Let me assure you that you dodged a bullet.
Thank God you didn't go further into what would
have been a miserable 'relationship'.
I won't date Leo men anymore-- though to be fair,
the ones I've dated in the past had fire moons,
which I don't always do well with.
Regardless, you may have been too accommodating.
That doesn't mean he isn't a prick... just that it
allowed him to be even MORE of one than usual.
Let me assure you that you dodged a bullet.
Thank God you didn't go further into what would
have been a miserable 'relationship'.
Montgomery, you are probably right! I think I'm just so brand new to dating again, and I expect everyone to have a heart like mine. Clearly a mistake. Aurora, right?!?! That will really stop all those Facebook messages I was never going to send you! lol! I think y'all are right, I see now even through venting this that I have dodged a huge bullet here. I deserve much better 🙂

Posted by confusedgem82
Montgomery, you are probably right! I think I'm just so brand new to dating again, and I expect everyone to have a heart like mine. Clearly a mistake. Aurora, right?!?! That will really stop all those Facebook messages I was never going to send you! lol! I think y'all are right, I see now even through venting this that I have dodged a huge bullet here. I deserve much better 🙂
You really do. 🙂
Where's your Moon, gem?
Is this 'typical' behavior for a leo? Just was curious because if so I should avoid them at all costs in the future.
I see what you are saying Seraph, however he literally called me 5 days before he blew me off and said to please give him more time because he didn't want to lose me. Because I had started to distance myself from him. It all seems like too much of a game to me, and although I'm not as old as him, (he's 39 and I'm 32) I'm definitely more mature. I can assure you I have zero desire for a friendship with him now. I'm forgiving, and I hope the best for everyone, but no need to have him in my life after how harsh he was. Gemini's are kind and caring of others.....but don't let our sweet faces fool you, we're strong and we don't look back.
I feel much better Seraph, thanks for asking. I realize now when looking back that he was far too self involved. That would never really make for a long lasting relationship, not with me at least. So it's all for the best. 🙂
Posted by FUM
confusedgem,
he wasn't for you, and you are right, he is a fucking manipulator.
He may have convinced himself that he is honest, but he is not because he has lined up excuses for being right.
Good you did not end up with him.
Totally. I think he deep down is extremely insecure as a person, you have to be to treat others in such a way. I think anyone who would disagree with him or look at him as being in the wrong just 'has to go' because he can't handle being looked at with anything other than admiration. I really doubt he's changed overnight. Sometimes you have to let people go do the same lame stuff they always do. I'm just happy that it's not with me 🙂
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