2. Affection Appears Only When They Want Something
Leo responds to sincere warmth and usually gives affection freely. You appreciate meaningful compliments, thoughtful gestures, and people who make their feelings clear. Unfortunately, this openness can attract someone who learns exactly what makes you feel valued and then uses that knowledge strategically.
They may become unusually attentive before asking for a favor, needing money, seeking reassurance, or trying to repair a mistake without discussing it. Once they receive what they want, the affection fades and their effort disappears. You are left remembering the intense moments and wondering how to bring that version of the person back. Over time, you may begin giving more because generosity seems to be the only reliable way to receive closeness.
Healthy affection is not a reward system. It should not depend on how useful, forgiving, or accommodating you are. Ask yourself whether this person remains warm when there is nothing to gain. If their sweetest behavior repeatedly arrives before a request and vanishes afterward, you are not imagining the pattern. Genuine love appreciates what you offer, but it does not reduce your value to what you can provide.
