8 Signs a Leo Man is Playing You

When you see the signs a Leo man is playing you, there are a few options you can take. You can continue trying to win his heart, but this is unlikely.

You may give him a taste of his medicine and try to beat him at his game. A Leo man playing you gives himself away if you know the signs to look for.

Leo men act differently when they are passionate about a woman than when leading you on. Be honest with yourself if you see the signs a Leo man is using you.

1. He Hides His Phone

You can tell a Leo man is playing you based on how he handles his phone when around you. He puts his phone in his pocket so it won’t distract him from giving you his undivided attention.

Yet if you notice him hiding his phone or flipping it over so the screen is on the table whenever you walk by, he’s hiding something.

Your Leo man may be trying to conceal a text thread with someone else if he becomes anxious when you catch him using his phone.

If you spend the night with a Leo man and you wake in the middle of the night to your Leo man focused on a text conversation, he’s showing another red flag. Your Leo man acting secretive with his phone can indicate he’s talking to other women.

When he’s passionate about you, a Leo man doesn’t pay attention to his phone. He doesn’t constantly text other people around you and doesn’t hide it from you.

He may want privacy, but he avoids going overboard to conceal his phone from you if he is serious about a relationship with you. Your Leo love interest may let you borrow his phone and acts open and trusting.

If you wonder how to know a Leo man is playing you, watch how he uses his phone around you. A Leo man who acts sneaky with his phone may be playing you.

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2. He Doesn’t Ask Questions

A Leo man may be playing you if he doesn’t show any interest in you. He is playing you if he doesn’t ask about you or check in to see how you are doing.

Beware of a Leo man who only calls or texts when he wants to hook up but never wants to spend time conversing with you. If he doesn’t ask about your dreams and inquire about your goals he is not interested in you.

When a Leo man loves a woman, he wants to know her unique preferences and dreams. He talks about himself but also spends time asking about your well-being.

Will a Leo man test you? If he is interested in you, he may play coy. But if he goes to extremes and acts uninterested in learning about you, it’s a red flag he is just playing you.

How a Leo man tests you depends on his intentions. He may test your jealousy or see if you are honest. But a Leo man who acts disinterested in you isn’t testing you. He’s showing you he doesn’t want a relationship.

One of the signs a Leo man is not serious about you is when he doesn’t ask about your family or pets. He is playing you if he never inquires about your day or your job.

3. He Ignores Your Interests

A Leo man who doesn’t want a serious relationship ignores your interests. He acts indifferent to your goals and doesn’t support your dreams. When a Leo man loves you, he is your biggest cheerleader.

When a Leo man is playing you, he ignores your needs. You may try to impress him by sharing your accomplishments or including him in your hobbies. He shows no interest in the things that are important to you.

A Leo man who is serious about you takes an interest in your hobbies to connect with you. When you invite a Leo man to your soccer match or art exhibit, and he finds excuses not to go, it’s a red flag.

You may try to win him over if you know how to beat a Leo man at his own game. But if your Leo man is playing you, he usually won’t budge. He may string you along for years.

What a Leo man dislikes in a woman is someone who is too available. If you don’t make a Leo man work for your attention, he takes you for granted.

One of the signs a Leo man just wants to be friends is that he only goes on group dates with you. But if he is playing you, he doesn’t bother to show initiative. He is unreliable and doesn’t make plans with you.

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4. He Doesn’t Text You

One of the red flags a Leo man can show you is that he doesn’t text you. He ignores you when he is using you. He may be playing you if he goes weeks without talking to you.

You can try to engage him in a conversation, but if a Leo man is not interested in you, he only responds when he wants to hook up. If a Leo man is serious about you, he checks in with you numerous times.

He texts you each morning and sends charming, flirty messages throughout the day when he wants to be with you. A Leo man who ignores you or only texts you late at night is playing you.

How long can a Leo man go without talking to you? He is not one to go silent when he loves you. He can’t hold back and takes every opportunity to stay in touch with you. If he never texts you he is probably playing you.

After a few days without talking to you, you see signs a Leo man misses you. But if your Leo man never texts you, he is uninterested in a serious relationship with you.

5. He Makes Last Minute Plans

Leo men contact you to make plans at the last minute if they are playing you. They won’t commit to going to a concert with you and avoid making plans in advance. They wait to see who else is available if they aren’t interested.

When he is using you, a Leo man waits until the last minute before making plans. They may call you for a date when their other plans fall through. They may also keep you waiting if they aren’t committed.

You can tell a Leo man is playing you if he keeps you guessing about whether he’ll show up. His inconsistency is a bad sign if he’s unreliable and cancels plans or tries to do things with you at the last minute.

When he is serious about a woman, a Leo man spends all his time showing her how much he cares. He makes plans for days at a time to spend every night with you.

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6. He Doesn’t Empower You

When a Leo man is playing you, he doesn’t empower you. He seldom compliments you and doesn’t encourage you to live up to your full potential.

You can tell a Leo man likes you because he builds you up and puts you on a pedestal. When playing you, a Leo man may not put you down, but he doesn’t bother to build up your confidence.

Leo men empower you to chase your dreams and encourage your fantasies when they love you. When a Leo man is stringing you along, he isn’t thoughtful. He doesn’t show you he cares by giving you compliments and inspiring you.

A Leo man who discourages you, or makes you feel insecure is uninterested in you. He may be using you or deterring you from being attracted to him.

7. He Acts Distant

When a Leo man is using you, he’s distant. He doesn’t show his warmth and can be withholding and aloof. A detached Leo man gives you a sign that he is not interested in you.

He may be playing you if he acts reserved. As a fire sign, Leo men usually wear their hearts on their sleeves. They are direct and assertive, making their passions known.

When a Leo man doesn’t openly show his desires for you, it’s a warning sign. A Leo man who acts distant may be warm and passionate in bed, but if he shuts down when you’re not intimate, it’s a bad sign.

When a Leo man likes a woman, he pursues her zealously. If he runs hot and cold and the only time he seems passionate about you is during sex, your Leo man is playing you.

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8. He Leaves After Sex

Leo men are obsessive and devoted when in love. If a Leo man is playing you he hurries out the door after sex. Pay attention to how your Leo man acts toward sex.

If he only comes to your house at night and doesn’t spend the night, chances are your Leo man is playing you. He may be uninterested in a relationship. He may want to keep you interested in him for selfish reasons.

Leo men who don’t take time to cuddle are showing you a red flag. You can tell a Leo is fascinated with you if they never want to leave your side. But a Leo man with excuses to disappear after sex is playing you.