Libra Man Traits & Characteristics

Whether you’re dating a Libra man or just trying to understand a Libra man’s mentality, you’ve got to understand Libra characteristics. He can be full of contradictions.

As the sign of the scales, a Libra man is all about balance and harmony. But this can also make it hard to pin down his exact personality. It may seem like he’s constantly shifting.

This is because he tries to balance out whatever perspective you bring to the relationship. He may seem hot and cold but he’s just trying to find balance. He can be versatile.

Romantic

If a shy Libra man likes you, he’ll act like a friend but still flirt a little. He can’t help it. Even when he tries to hide his feelings, Libra men are the most romantic in the zodiac.

Even if he’s just a friend, he still acts romantic. He sees love and beauty in everyone and everything. This is why it can be confusing when you’re first starting a relationship. You never really know if he is being friendly or flirty.

He loves to be in love and may fall in love with the idea of being in a romance, and then get scared. He loves the idea of romance but not the responsibilities that go along with it.

You may see a Libra man’s falling in love signs and then he suddenly backs away. He still cares, but he needs space. He loves to be part of a partnership but doesn’t like intense emotions or heavy issues.

He expects love to be sunshine and flowers all the time. When relationships become too much like work, he may check out mentally or lose interest. He is idealistic and not always realistic about love.

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Artistic

A Libra man’s compatibility is based on his need for balance and polarity. He is drawn to women who are similar to him in some ways, but different enough to balance his perspective. He loves artistic women.

As a natural artist and creative person, a Libra man will create beauty and art in everything he does. From preparing a meal to writing a speech, he approaches every task like a sensitive artist.

He has a natural talent for decorating, fashion, poetry, theater, music and all visual arts. He may be naturally adept at any creative activity he tries. He looks for a woman who appreciates art and creativity as well.

He’s image conscious because of his artistic nature. Even a Libra man in bed needs balance, beauty, and a creative atmosphere. He is drawn to all forms of artistic expression.

Diplomatic

You may see signs a Libra man is trying to hide his feelings, even if he is flirty and romantic. This is because he tries to be diplomatic in all things. He doesn’t like drama or conflict.

He may avoid the deeper feelings he has for you and try to minimize his own passions in order to preserve his sense of serenity and harmony. A Libra man always tries to take the middle road and avoids extremes.

Balance is important to him and he may try to balance out your perspectives and ideas by politely suggesting alternative views. He has a knack for correcting people in a friendly and diplomatic way. He can call someone out but with compassion.

Libra men see it as their job to maintain balance and harmony. He may take on a diplomatic role at work, in his family and among his friends. He tries to be the peacekeeper in the relationship as well.

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Accommodating

For a Libra man, there is a very fine line between peacekeeper and people-pleaser. He can be so accommodating that he will set aside his own comfort and needs to make others happy.

He will go out of his way to avoid conflicts and this means being accommodating even if he ignores his own desires. The exception to this is when it comes to his ideals and integrity.

He will accommodate most of your needs but if you expect him to go along with a practice or tradition that is oppressive or unfair, he will suddenly push back. His accommodating nature can also create resentments.

He may hide these negative feelings for as long as he can. When he can’t suppress them anymore, he’ll grow distant. If that doesn’t work, he may lash out. He’ll only do this if he sees no other option.

Flirtatious

You may think one of the signs a Libra man likes you is his willingness to flirt with you. This can be true, but a Libra man will flirt with anyone he finds attractive. Sometimes he has deeper feelings, sometimes he doesn’t.

To a Libra man, flirtation is like a language he speaks just for the thrill of it. It doesn’t always mean he is ready for or interested in a relationship. He just loves to speak in romantic and flirty ways.

Love can be a game to a Libra man. Though he does have a sensitive and caring nature, he also loves to be admired. He loves the energy of attraction and all things related to the honeymoon stage of a relationship.

He’s fond of courtship and all the trappings of early love. He’s not as comfortable with the ups and downs that come with a real relationship. He finds a perfect middle ground in being flirty without commitment.

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Fair Minded

Though a Libra man can be flirty and playful, he always tries to be fair. If he is not ready for a relationship, he’ll be clear about that. Sort of. He’ll try to assert himself, but then his people-pleasing instinct kicks in.

He’ll try to be fair minded without hurting anyone’s feelings. This can lead him to seem wishy-washy as he states one view and then back peddles to avoid conflict. He always tries to think of what is fair and best for everyone.

A Libra man is sensitive to any kind of injustice. He won’t speak up for himself, but he’ll speak up for those who are being oppressed or marginalized. He doesn’t like to hurt anyone’s feelings, but he’ll be confrontational as part of a crusade.

He’ll push himself out of his own comfort zone to make sure others are being treated fairly. He’s concerned about justice and his priorities are usually fairness and equality rather than his own personal ambition.

Intellectual

One of the signs a Libra man secretly likes you is his willingness to chat for hours about intellectual subjects. He doesn’t like conflict, but he will engage in friendly debate. He gets excited by intellectual exchanges.

He’ll ask your opinion and insights on numerous topics from politics to philosophy to economics. He’ll be impressed if you are knowledgeable on topics related to current events, history and the arts.

He’s thoughtful and more invested in his ideals than in his emotions. He can be highly intelligent and easily discusses many topics in an articulate and diplomatic way. He doesn’t mind talking about controversial issues as long as all sides are represented.

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Creative

Libra men are highly creative. They can be great problem solvers because they see resources and opportunities that others overlook. They know how to turn their ideals and vision into realistic plans.

They will often combine options no one else thought of. They may turn a business model into a nonprofit that serves the community or fills an important niche. They may blend art and technology in innovative ways.

They are always on the lookout for ways to improve life and create equality. They will also use their artistic talents to draw attention to important causes and campaigns. They believe in appealing to people through the humanities.

He Loves Harmony

A Libra man needs harmony in all things. He may need his food to balance perfectly on his plate. He needs his outfit to match and be coordinated. He needs his office or home to be perfectly balanced.

His love of harmony is not only apparent in his physical surroundings but also in his ideas and relationships. If he spends too much time with one friend, he’ll need to balance things out by spending as much time with another friend.

He believes in maintaining the give and take in relationships. He needs to feel like he is not too central in the relationship and that he can be more or less intensely involved. He also needs space to cool off after being in close contact.

This can lead some women to see him as hot and cold but really he’s just trying to restore his equilibrium and focus his energies on other things. This helps him remain balanced.

Ideologically, he may read several books on one perspective and then read just as many books on the opposing perspective to maintain his balance. He tries to consider all views and ideas and then weigh their merits.

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Hedonistic

A Libra man’s weakness can be his pleasure-seeking side. He can be a hedonist for all his love of balance. In part because life is short and he doesn’t want to deny himself anything, in part because he needs to balance work and play.

A Libra man can be quite indulgent. From drinking to desserts to buying art, books or music, he doesn’t know how to deprive himself. Besides, why would he want to? He strives for moderation but often delves into opulence instead.

Libra men can struggle with abstinence or restriction of any kind. He’s not the best diet partner and if he has to cut back on drinking for health reasons, he can find it difficult to follow through. He loves to enjoy all or life’s pleasures.

This can be great if you want a relationship filled with pleasure. Yet it is not so great if you are paying the bill or when you need him to be serious. This is the downside of a Libra’s personality.

Trying to get a Libra man to focus on tedious work or deal with the consequences of his hedonism can be a challenge. He may avoid difficulties and only want to show up to enjoy the fun and pleasant aspects of life.