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Breakups and Leo


   


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BREAKUPS AND LEO





WHY MIGHT YOU WANT TO BREAK UP WITH A LEO?


If you’ve taken the big step to break up with a Leo, it’s quite likely because you’re exasperated with their me-first attitude, their tendency to think they always know best, and their need to call all the shots. Big-hearted and sunny-natured by inclination, Leo isn’t a Sign that deliberately tries to be difficult or wants to wind others up. But their huge egos and bossy-boots personalities make them infuriatingly difficult to live with at times. 


HOW SHOULD YOU GO ABOUT BREAKING UP WITH A LEO

Because they view themselves as the ultimate trophy partner, few Leos can ever believe that anyone would ever want to break up with them. So try to minimize the shock effect by dropping gentle hints over a period of time rather than abruptly announcing that you want out. 

You know that breaking up with the conceited Lion won’t be a walk in the park, either for you or for them. So to avoid making matters even worse than they’re inevitably going to be, do your best to make it sound like the fault lies with you, not with them. Declaring they’re too good for you – or you’re not good enough for them – is a good breakup line when ending a relationship with a Leo. 

WHAT SHOULD YOU EXPECT IF YOU BREAKUP WITH A LEO?

Getting dumped is the ultimate blow to a Leo’s tender pride, possibly the worst thing that could every happen to them, and something they’ll never easily forgive you for. So you’d better be prepared for the consequences of your actions – and the shocking aftermath - when you break up with a Leo.

Never break up with a Leo unless you can successfully handle the Big Cat’s terrifying tantrums and histrionics and know how to defend yourself against their surprisingly vindictive pay-back tactics. Leo has a big reputation for being a drama queen, but it’s sometimes forgotten that when they've been dumped they can also be quite mercilessly vengeful.


REASONS FOR A LEO BREAKING UP WITH YOU

Been dumped by a Leo and wondering why? Well, whatever the circumstances there’s only ever one reason for a Leo breaking up with you, and it’s always about their wounded pride. Insufficient attention, lack of due recognition, or any kind of humiliation or rejection are guaranteed to ruffle a Leo’s mane and fill them with wild indignation, perhaps even to the point of breaking up with you. 

To a Leo, being made to look small or stupid in front of other people is a much bigger crime than it might appear to most other people, and if it happens too often it’s often a relationship deal-breaker for them. The same applies to putting your own life and career ahead of theirs by talking too much about your own ambitions instead of theirs, failing to congratulate them sufficiently on their successes, and not commiserating with them enough about their failures. 

Some Star Signs will tolerate a degree of minor infidelity without making a huge deal out of it, but Leo definitely isn’t one of them. Even too much innocent flirting can be interpreted by a Leo as a form of two-timing. If you make the unforgivable mistake of actually sleeping with somebody else, your chances of being forgiven by a Leo are pretty much zero. If you want to avoid a Leo breaking up with you, don’t attempt to cheat on them in any shape or form.

HOW A LEO IS LIKELY TO BREAK UP WITH YOU

Deal a major blow to a Leo’s vanity and the cuddly, playful lion cub will instantly turn into a sulky, snarling beast. Fail to apologize immediately, preferably on bended knee, and your Leo lover may resolve there and then to break up with you.

Don’t take a Leo's huffing and puffing – or their breakup threats – too seriously though. Despite their protestations, Leos don’t give up easily on a good relationship (in fact they’re exceptionally loyal lovers). Often enough, a bit of therapeutic ego stroking is all that’s necessary to get a Big Cat eating out of your hand again.

Never forget that, as a stereotypical Fire Sign, a Leo’s anger is fairly transient: it dissipates just as fast as it tends to blow up since it’s based largely on hot air. Because there’s nothing particularly deep or devious about a Leo's motivations or agenda, they’re one of the easiest Star Signs to persuade to kiss and make up. All you have to do is convince them that in your eyes they’re the most wonderful person in the world. Yes, it really is that simple!  


HOW TO WIN BACK A LEO

Due to their famous weakness for flattery, the uncomplicated Lion is relatively easy to win back. However, it calls for quite a lot of self-humiliation. To win back a Leo you’ll have to be willing to admit you were wrong and they were right, no matter how untrue you know that to be. You’ll also need to agree to let them have their own way on all fronts from now on, regardless of the sacrifices this requires of you. 

If a Leo has broken up with you it’s because in some way you’ve badly damaged their self-esteem. So to win them back you have to work hard at building it up again. If you’ve been starving your Leo of compliments, redress the balance by piling them on the praise and adulation. If you haven’t told them often enough how much you love them, start showering them with grand romantic gestures and the cornier or more over-the-top the better. Leos aren’t into subtlety! 

To win back your Leo ex after a breakup, it’s a good idea to get them a wildly showy and extravagant present that will appeal to their vanity, such as a glitzy item of jewelry or clothing (avoid anything too practical or dull). Because the value of your gift will be seen by your Leo ex as a direct reflection of how much you value them, for the best chance of winning them back be sure to go for the highest quality you can reasonably afford. 





THREE WAYS TO AVOID BREAKUPS WITH LEOS

• Take no notice of their lion's roar - underneath it all, they're just big scaredy cats.
• Don't bother trying to challenge their authority - it's never worth the tears and hassle.
• Respect their sensitive ego - loss of face is the biggest deal-breaker for this sign.