Leo Man Turn Offs — 10 Things That Turn A Leo Man Off

by Anna Kovach, relationship astrologer
Leo guys are some of the manliest men around! They’re also committed—but watch out for these Leo man turn offs that could send him running!

Good Leo men leave great women sometimes—it’s a sad fact, and it’s easy to take it personally. There are certain qualities that are just a Leo man turn offs. You definitely need to know what turns a Leo man off, as these tips will save you from heartbreak!

Leo is the Zodiac sign of romance—these are the kind of guys that believe in everlasting love and actively seek a woman they can share their life with. They’re adoring and have the hugest of hearts.

Sounds like the perfect man, right?

So now that you have him—or plan to have him soon—how can you keep him around? You’re already a catch, of course, but every little bit helps when it comes to making that extra effort to make him happy.

A Leo man does have very specific things that flick his switch off. If he’s invested in you, he’ll rarely walk away. However, there are a few traits that can drive even a devoted Leo away—or discourage him from taking that precious time to invest in your budding romance.

Keep reading to learn more about Leo man turn offs.

What Turns A Leo Man Off?

A Leo man likes to do things his own way, in his own time, and the way he wants them. If anyone is contrary to this, he has no time or space for them in his life. That’s how he is.

To keep him satisfied, you need to praise him, give him your attention, and compliment him on everything he does. If you fail to do this, it will turn him off. Lack of appreciation makes a Leo man blow cold.

Being needy and clingy also leads to him losing interest in you. If he feels suffocated by you and if he values his independence and space, this will be a dealbreaker. 

He could overlook you because you pressed one of his buttons the wrong way. It is important to know about common Leo man turn offs, so you can avoid a good date turning bad for no reason.

Here’s how to compliment a Leo man (what to say to a Leo man to turn him on) <<

5 Biggest Leo Man Turn Offs In A Woman

1. Your Negative Attitude

Leo man has a positive outlook on life and likes to surround himself with people who have a positive mindset and share similar views. If you have a negative attitude, it could drain his energy.

Leo wants to enjoy life; he wants to feel powerful and strong. He seeks admiration and likes to be in the center of attention. He believes that great things will happen to him and he always lives in anticipation. His reputation matters to him, the way other people see him he considers to be of great importance. 

If you see his negative side and generally have negative thinking patterns and constantly complain, you will lose him.

Learn more on what a Leo man likes and dislikes in a woman <<

2. He Feels Ignored

Here’s the thing: a Leo man can be exceptionally demanding. He’s typically the type that must be in the spotlight at all times, and he needs to know that you have made him your number-one person.

Work can’t come before him, and neither can family (although he will love a wonderful mother, of course). When it’s time to give him attention, make sure that you make that your priority.

If he feels like he’s being ignored or overlooked, this can be a huge turn-off for him. Sure, this can be frustrating and may even have you thinking that he’s got a pretty big ego (which he does), but when you give him attention, he blooms.

His generous side comes out, and he will do anything for you. This really isn’t a small price to pay for a relationship that’s bound to pass the test of time!

3. Lack of Family Emphasis

A Leo man’s family is everything to him. His mom, his dad, his kids, and his extended family. Have you ever seen a lion in the wild? He’s surrounded by his females, his kids, and the rest of his sprawling family! 

For a Leo man, introducing you to his family means he intends to make you a permanent fixture in his life. And if you aren’t a family-orientated person, even if you’re a fabulous woman, he’ll probably be quite turned off. 

Make the effort to get to know his people, his tribe. It will mean the world to him. And don’t be scared to bring him into your own family, too. He’ll love that you include him and consider him to be that important. 

4. You’re More Strong-Willed Than Him

Leo men are the boss. Period. They are your typical masculine men, and they like to be the provider. This is both symbolic and physical, and they love a woman who’s happy to play along.

That doesn’t mean that you can’t be strong and independent. Just make sure that you don’t try to dominate him or throw your weight around just for the sake of it because it’ll be a massive turn-off for him.

Instead, focus your will onto work, your personal accomplishments, and your own goals, and let him think he’s running the show (even if you are the one who actually calls the shots!). There’s a fine art to this, which you’ll learn as you go along.

Leo Man Acts Interested Then Disappears — What Should You Do? << find out here

5. There’s No Commitment

Leo is a fixed sign in the Zodiac. Fixed signs are all about commitment and consistency, which translate to long-lasting relationships.

Leos don’t do casual things except in very rare circumstances. And no matter how great you are, they won’t stay for someone who just wants to keep things “light and free.”

And that concludes my list of the top five turn-offs that can make a Leo man potentially leave a great woman!

However, ladies, never reinvent yourself to be with anyone, no matter how great you think he may be. It can be helpful to make a few little changes here and there so that you can keep the relationship alive, but never go against your core values and essential character.

If he really loves you, he will accept you for who you are. Leo men have high standards and expectations, and they’ll respect a woman who has the same high standards and values, too.

Find a way to meet in the middle. A Leo man can be stubborn, no doubt, but if he sees what a great woman you are, he will also strive to make adjustments. This is the essence of any good relationship!

5 Sexual Turn Offs For A Leo Man

1. Lack Of Passion

As fire signs, Leo men are all about passion and romance! Whether they’ve been in a relationship for a year or twenty, they will always seek and crave that warm connection.

The thrill of feeling adored gets this man’s blood pumping.

If a Leo man feels that there’s no more passion—physical or otherwise—he may leave a great woman. Even if you’re amazing in every other way, if there’s no hot-blooded energy, he’ll lose interest.

To keep the passion alive, make sure you always make time for dating, for quality time together, and for physical connection. A Leo man needs to feel adored, and passion is always a sign that he and the relationship are cherished.

Wondering why is your Leo man losing interest? Check here for the possible reasons <<

2. Routine Sex

Not all men enjoy romance or foreplay. Leo man does, though! If you don’t tease him sexually, he will not be satisfied. He will not want to please you and give you the desired feedback. He will not even try to satisfy you.

Most importantly, make sure that you keep the physical chemistry alive! These guys have immense libidos and enjoy foreplay.

Lack of experimentation and boredom in the bedroom are huge turnoffs for a Leo man. To get him interested, you need to keep things fresh and exciting.

If you want some hot and playful moves to excite your Leo man and drive him crazy in bed, make sure you get my 27 Dirty Phrases For Leo Man. You’ll thank me later, girl!

Leo wants to feel like the most wanted man on the planet. If you can do that, you’re “in” and have the ability to win him into the bedroom and possibly into your life for the long haul.

Check here what a Leo man likes in bed and how to please him sexually <<

3. Lack Of Emotional Connection

As mentioned, a Leo man is passionate and intense, and next to sexual connection, he also values emotional connection and intimacy. If you are distant and unresponsive, this will turn him off.

Emotional intimacy matters a lot. The Leo man thinks he knows you, and sometimes he cannot seem to connect with you on an emotional level.

If this is the missing piece of the puzzle, you can be sure he is not going to commit. If he doesn’t want to straighten things out emotionally, that will for sure turn him off sexually.

Remember that emotional connection is a process, and it takes time to build one. It requires effort on both ends.

4. Dominant Behavior In The Bedroom

While some men enjoy overly aggressive behavior in the bedroom, this is a huge turn-off for a Leo man. This is because he wants to take the lead in the bedroom and doesn’t allow himself to be dominated.

With a Leo, boundaries need to be respected. He wants to feel powerful and important. You just may shake up his confidence by displaying your dominance between the sheets.

He is a self-centered man who wants to be admired, so the bedroom is actually his department, and you are his competition.

In the bedroom, a Leo man is highly emotional, secretive, and seductive. He is very intuitive, dark, and carnal-based, so dominance is his specialty.

5. Lack Of Affection

The ultimate truth is that a Leo man likes to be touched. In fact, he likes you to touch him in various places. A Leo man has many erogenous zones.

If you do not cuddle and touch him, he will start acting selfishly in bed. Instead of telling him that, try to instigate something different or new. Touch him to turn him on, but still give him free range to take the lead once you’ve started.

If you fail to be affectionate, he will be disappointed and will not be able to reciprocate. He will lose his mojo, and things will go downhill for you both.

How To Turn On A Leo Man Again?

Turning a Leo man on is not hard. Be playful and adventurous. Admire him and show him your appreciation.

One of the things that turns Leo on is feeling like he’s really special to you. He longs to please you and make you happy. He wants to be the one who makes you feel like life is amazing with him.

Give your Leo man a lot of compliments, feedback, and affection to make him feel good. Keep eye contact and show confidence. Leo men are attracted to successful, proud, and confident women.

Do not entirely put him in your focus. Make him see that you are not prioritizing him. Show him that you are happy with your life. Be emotional; have feelings, but contain them around him to a certain extent. Be calm and content around him.

Your Leo Man Will Beg To See You When You Do This…

Want to make your Leo man go wild with steamy passion and crave your touch? Ready to infuse some spice into your love life and heat things up in the bedroom (or anywhere else)?

Want to get him absolutely addicted to you? Have him aching to see you again? And absolutely dying to hold you in his arms again?

If you happen to be a “good girl” who’s tempted to be just a TINY bit naughty, you need to check this out now <<

So if you are ready to drive your Leo man wild with passion… Knowing that he will NEVER want to leave you… And never again doubt how much he adores you…

Go here now to see exactly how to turn on your Leo man in ways you never even knew were possible.

xoxo,

Anna

 

P.S. Not all men are turned on by the same things.

You need to see EXACTLY what turns your Leo man on based on his specific astrology.

If you use the same approach with a Leo as you’d use with a Gemini, he could get up and leave instead of getting all hot and bothered.

Don’t make that mistake!

See the SPECIFIC things YOUR man craves here now. 

About Author

Hi, this is Anna Kovach. I am a professional Relationship Astrologer and author of dozens of bestselling books and programs. For over a decade I’ve been advising commitment-seeking women like you and helping them understand, attract and keep the man of their dreams using the astonishing power of astrology. Join over 250K subscribers on my newsletter or follow me on social media! Learn more about me and how I can help you here.

2 thoughts on “Leo Man Turn Offs — 10 Things That Turn A Leo Man Off

  1. Found your article very informative…. Just wish I had read it sooner. I was with a Leo man for 2years and 6 months. He left approximately 2 months ago.. the issue that cause the split was his 30 year old daughter. She disrespected me in my own home and after that refused to come for Christmas. He chose to go to her. She had Covid and I was preparing for a major surgery… but no thought was given to me. I definitely was not a priority. He would always say he regretted what he did but other similar issues happened. I was good to his daughter. All was good until she dated a guy and they broke up and she definitely changed and took it out on me. I tried to do all that I could to try and mend the situation. He never stepped up at all to even talk with her. I don’t understand how he could tell me that he loved me the week before and the following week be so cold . I cannot figure him out. Not sure what to do .. my friends say move on. I guess my question is Should he regret leaving me will he fight to get me back. Thank you.

  2. The Leo man I’ve been living with for over 2 years and been friends with for over 30 years definitely needs praise all the time. He does deserve the praise he gets as he does a lot. When he’s loving he’s very loving. When he’s not, he can be mean. I’m A Virgo and hyper observant. I see and feel everything. I don’t know if he thinks I’m stupid or if he just doesn’t think!? His self worth is completely based on being the hero and rescuing people. Mainly women. Most of which have used and abused him in the past. I’m very loyal and honest and I always think of his feelings before doing things. He has been betrayed many times so he compares me to the women who’ve betrayed him thinking I’m cheating on him even though he’s the one out rescuing other women when they need him but overlooking me when I need him. Why would he risk losing a great woman and even jeopardizing his family relationships to help these women. I praise him all the time. Our sex life is great but less of it. How do I get him to trust me. He won’t open up to me and says that I get mad at him. I don’t get mad unless he’s justifying his behaviour. He lies a lot too. I bust him every time however he will deny deny deny even with proof. He boasts a lot to other people in front of me all of his conquests with over 1000 women. Why do that? I’d he trying to piss me off? Then I have questions because I want to understand and he gets mad when I ask questions. If I start boasting about guys I slept with he’d lose it and say I’m being disrespectful!? I love him and I care about him I just don’t get it??

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