10 Important Signs a Leo Man is Not Interested in You

A Leo man not texting back for an extended period of time is trying to communicate through his silence. He’s sending you a clear message that he’s not interested.

When a Leo man likes you, he’ll show his interest in grandiose ways. Yet when he’s not interested, he won’t waste your time or his.

Leo men can be intense and passionate, yet they won’t devote energy to relationships they don’t intend to stay in. If he just wants to be friends he’ll make that clear.

1. He Admits it Outright

A Leo man not giving attention is a clear red flag. He may outright admit that he’s not interested in you or that he just wants to be friends. If a Leo man tells you he’s not interested, it is best to believe him.

Don’t try to force a relationship or pursue a Leo man who blatantly states he’s not attracted to you. Leo men are assertive and know what they want. He likes to be the pursuer, not the pursued.

If you don’t listen to a Leo man’s message when he tells you he’s not interested in a relationship, you may unintentionally sabotage any chance you could have had for a friendship. The only way a Leo man will change his mind about a romantic interest is if you are patient and give him time.

He won’t otherwise succumb to any pressure. If he tells you he’s not ready for a relationship, he’s not telling you to change his mind. It’s important to respect his boundaries.

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2. He Ignores You

If you’re wondering why Leos pull away, it could just be that he’s busy. If he is silent for a long time, this can be an indicator he’s not interested in you. He may be giving you the silent treatment and hope that you’ll get the hint.

How long does a Leo man test a woman? Not for long. He’ll push your buttons slightly to see how you respond. Yet usually this involves paying attention to you. If a Leo man is ignoring you, it’s a clear sign he’s just not interested.

If a Leo man directs his attention toward you but does so inconsistently, that can be a more hopeful sign. He may like you but he may also be in the midst of dealing with a major personal issue. It’s best to give him time and see if he becomes more consistent.

3. He Challenges You

Leo men are passionate. Sometimes they like a challenge because it gives them a chance to show their feisty side. Yet if a Leo man consistently challenges you, it could be a sign he is not interested in you. When a Leo man frequently counters what you say, he may be antagonizing you.

This is never a good sign. It means he doesn’t respect you and is either trying to one-up you or push you away. Either way, this is not the type of competition you want from a Leo man. It could be an indicator he is not interested in you and is trying to discourage you.

If a Leo man thinks you like him more than he likes you, he may try to set a clear boundary by becoming unpleasant around you. When he shows negative traits such as being rude or argumentative, he may be signaling he is not interested in you.

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4. He’s Abrupt Or Rude

On a similar note, when a Leo man becomes rude and disrespectful, it can be a sign he’s not interested in you. Like a skunk using a foul odor to send a warning sign, a Leo man who is rude is conveying that he wants to be left alone.

Under normal circumstances, a Leo man will not act unkind or unpleasant. Quite the opposite. He can be pleasant and social and he loves to make friends. If he becomes curt, rude or abrupt, it is a sure sign he’s not interested.

If you don’t pick up on his more subtle cues that he’s not interested in you, a Leo man may become more antagonistic. He may do this as a way to increasingly deter you from chasing him.

5. He Avoids You

If you know he saw you, but he didn’t say hello or approach you, it’s a good sign a Leo man is not interested. If he ducks and hides when you catch his eye in public, it’s a sign that you are wasting your time with him.

Don’t chase a Leo man who avoids you. If he consistently dodges your calls and doesn’t answer your texts, and then acts like he doesn’t know you, he’s showing you he’s not interested. This is not just a coincidence.

Don’t make the mistake of thinking you just have to try harder to get his attention. Your best bet is to either pull back and see if he pursues you for a friendship, or to cut your losses completely and move on.

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6. He Doesn’t Initiate Contact

If you see the common signs a Leo man just wants to be friends, it is best to take note. If he is kind but doesn’t show any romantic interest or flirt with you, it’s best not to chase him. If he doesn’t initiate contact at all, it’s best to leave him alone.

A Leo man who is interested in you will make a grandiose display of chasing you. He’ll make it clear he likes you and will openly pursue you. He does this to send you a signal but also to let other guys know to stay away. Leos can be territorial.

When a Leo man doesn’t initiate contact or bother to check in with you at all, it’s a sign he’s not interested in you. Any display of apathy should be taken as a sign of disinterest. At this point, chasing him will only backfire. Intrigue him by becoming a mystery, or move on altogether.

7. He Blocks You

When a Leo man is done with you, he’ll let you know what his intentions are. Yet if he doesn’t feel his boundaries are being respected, he may become even more distant and hard to communicate with. A Leo man’s lack of communication is a sign of disinterest.

If he feels pushed too far, he may block you. This is his final act of setting boundaries. If he blocks you on one social media platform, don’t bother contacting him through other means. An explanation of your feelings or even an apology will be futile at this point.

If a Leo man blocks you, consider the relationship over. He’s clearly not interested in you. Leo men are usually confident and assertive. He doesn’t hold back from shyness. If a Leo man seals off all possibilities of communication, he has done so for a reason.

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8. He Doesn’t Follow Through

If you are wondering how to know if a Leo man is playing you, there are a few signs to look for. If he agrees to vague plans that you suggest, but does nothing to clarify his intentions or set specific times or dates, he’s not interested.

If you suggest a time and date and he does nothing to confirm or follow through, or if he no-shows on you, it is also a clear sign he is not interested. A Leo man who is serious about you will want to impress you. He’ll shower you with attention.

If he does the bare minimum and you are the one to always initiate contact and suggest things to do, he is not putting much energy or attention into the relationship. This is a sure sign he’s not interested in you.

9. He Doesn’t Act Generous

Signs a Leo man has a crush on you can be varied, yet a few things he will commonly do involve sharing his abundance with you. Leo men are generous when they like someone. Even when it comes to relationships with friends, expect him to be kind and giving.

When he doesn’t act generous or when he doesn’t try to pamper or spoil you, it is a good sign that he is not interested in you. A Leo man who holds back and doesn’t offer to treat you to dinner is usually sending you a signal that he’s not interested in you.

If he’s not interested, he won’t surprise you with gifts. A Leo man who likes you will always go out of his way to share what he has. He’ll also spare no expenses to spoil his love interest.

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10. He Acts Mean

Will a Leo man come back after a breakup? It all depends on the circumstances. If he wants to make amends, he’ll show you in elaborate ways. Yet if he’s done with you or not interested at all, he’ll also make this clear. As a last ditch effort to show he’s not interested, he’ll act downright mean.

If he says hurtful things to you or betrays your trust, he’s not doing it out of innate cruelty. Leos are usually benevolent. Yet they are not above cutting someone down if they feel their boundaries are being ignored.

When you don’t hear a Leo man’s kinder and gentler attempts to tell you he’s not interested, he’ll become more intense and defensive. This can even mean he resorts to cruel behavior to push you away and keep you from chasing him.

Does ignoring a Leo man work? Only if he has some basic interest in you. If he’s not attracted to you and not interested in a friendship, ignoring him won’t change his mind. It’s best to let him be and move on.