8 Signs Your Leo Man Cares (Obviously Or Not)

Your Leo man wants to make it clear he likes you so he won’t lose you to another man. He makes his desires clear in grandiose and small gestures.

Leo men can be chivalrous, supportive, and endearing. They are affectionate and loyal. Yet many of these traits are evident when a Leo man likes you as a friend.

When he cares about you as a romantic interest the difference is not as clear initially. You must understand his unique personality to make the distinction.

1. He Opens The Door For You

One of the telltale signs a Leo man cares about you is to open the door for you. You can tell he cares when he uses thoughtful actions to show he is thinking about you.

Your Leo man is quick to accommodate you and tries to be chivalrous when he wants to show you he cares. He walks ahead to get the door and holds it open for you.

Though this is a subtle sign, a Leo man holds doors open for you as one of the earliest signs he cares about you. He becomes more assertive and insistent from there, but this is his initial clue that he wants to be with you.

Leo men are protective. They hold doors open even when you insist on being independent. Leo men aren’t always traditional but want to act like gentlemen to prove themselves to you.

Subtle signs a Leo man cares for you include holding doors open and pulling your chair out before you sit. Your Leo man seems quaint and old-fashioned when he takes these steps to show he likes you.

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2. He Encourages You

Your Leo man wants you to succeed. When he cares about you, he encourages you and shows you he believes in your dreams. He makes it clear that he is here to uplift your talents and promote your goals.

You can tell a Leo man cares about you when he becomes your cheerleader. He encourages you to chase your wildest fantasies and dreams. You can tell Leo is serious when he is the only one to stand up for your ideas.

Your Leo man can be empowering and tells you to reach for the stars. You can tell a Leo man cares about you when he doesn’t hold you back. He shows support for you and helps you succeed.

How does a Leo man test a woman? When he cares about you, he gives you guidance and advice. If you ignore him, a Leo man takes it personally. He is encouraging but wants to see you follow through on his guidance.

What a Leo man dislikes in a woman is someone who asks for his advice but dismisses his support and encouragement. He expects you to respond to his encouragement with praise and support.

One of the signs a Leo man just wants to be friends is that he is not as insistent on supporting you. He may say encouraging things, but when he cares about you romantically, he puts effort into helping you strive for your goals.

3. He Texts All Day

A Leo man’s desire is clear when he begins texting you all day. When a Leo man texts you continually throughout the day, he cares about you.

A Leo man who just wants to be friends may text you repeatedly and engage in a conversation, but he doesn’t obsessively text you all day. A Leo man who cares about you spends all day checking in with you.

He wants to show you he cares by keeping in touch with you and can use his frequent contact with you to keep tabs on you. Leo men can be jealous when they care about you.

At best, a Leo man wants to connect with you throughout the day. He updates you on his accomplishments. You receive more attention than you expected.

Be forewarned; a Leo man wants you to give him as much attention in return. He showers you with compliments and boosts your ego. You can be sure your Leo man likes you when he texts you frequently.

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4. He Becomes Jealous

A Leo man becomes jealous when he cares about you. He has a possessive side that kicks in when he loves you. Your Leo man second-guesses you and asks who you are talking to or why you’re late when he likes you.

His jealousy is one of his least desirable traits. Your Leo man’s dark side shows when he cares about you. He becomes jealous when he likes you because he fears losing you.

You can tell he cares about you when a Leo man shows some insecurities around you. Leo men are proud and never want you to see them sweat. But they can be more sensitive than they seem.

Leo men become insecure and fear losing you when they care about you. They channel this insecurity through jealousy and often risk undermining the relationship with this unflattering trait.

One of the signs a Leo man likes you through texting appears when he asks you where you are and if you’re with anyone else. His tone changes when he texts you and you mention another man’s name. Leo men are touchy and can be jealous.

5. He is Protective

Signs a Leo man cares about you aren’t always a turn-off. He can be protective, and this is often flattering rather than being as intrusive as his jealous nature.

Your Leo man is protective of you when he values you. He fears losing the people he loves. If he just sees you as a friend he can be caring and thoughtful, but if he goes out of his way to be protective of you shows you he has romantic intentions.

His protective nature is part of his personality. He tries to make you feel secure but also uses his protective nature to show you he is serious about you.

Leo is protective when he wants to reassure you that he cares. He insists on walking you to the door after a date. He may give you advice and encourage you to improve your health.

He may be overprotective, insisting on accompanying you when you walk at night. When a Leo man cares about you, he tries to show this through his protective instincts.

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6. He is Affectionate

A Leo man hugs his friends when he first sees them. He can be affectionate toward his friends, but when he cares about you, he constantly touches you.

He keeps an arm wrapped around you or holds your hand. Your Leo man shows he cares by remaining physically close. He wants to cuddle and offers you massages and foot rubs.

When a Leo man likes you, he can be more affectionate and hug you for a long time. He doesn’t want to let you go and can even come across as clingy. Your Leo man keeps his hands on you.

One of the signs a Leo man misses you is when he becomes more affectionate and caring. You can tell he cares about you when he wraps you in a bear hug after you’ve been gone.

A sign a Leo man has a crush on you is his desire to protect you and act paternally toward you. He may be supportive but can also become stifling and protective.

7. He Shows Off

A Leo man shows an unusual sign when he cares about you. He shows off because he wants to impress you. When a Leo man shows off, it is a sign he is serious about you.

He wants to get your attention and craves your admiration. Leo men are experts at keeping all eyes on them. They know how to command attention and light up a room. Leo men aren’t shy about using this talent in love.

When a Leo man cares about you, he wants to impress you. He shows off to stand out from the crowd. Leo men know how to make an impression. A Leo who likes you wants you to notice him.

He brags and tries to carry heavy bags or packages. He rolls up his sleeves so you can see his muscles. A Leo man who cares about you may drop names in conversation to impress you.

His attempts to show off can seem endearing or insufferable. You may wish he would tone it down, but a Leo man can be eager to show off if he wants you to like him.

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8. He Seeks Your Approval

Your Leo man craves your approval. You can tell a Leo man cares about you when he tries to please you. He wants to make you happy and get your praise.

Leo men seem confident, but they can be uncertain of themselves. You know a Leo man cares about you when they seek your approval and look to you for acknowledgment.

A Leo man who wants your approval and looks to you whenever he does something he’s proud of to see if you echo his feelings. He can be crushed if you don’t build him up and boost his ego.

One of the signs a Leo man has a crush on is when he looks to you for accolades. He wants to know he is satisfying you and checks with you to see if you are content with him.

When a Leo man is serious about a woman he chases her for attention and craves her applause and recognition. He wants you to admire and encourage him as much as he encourages you.