posted December 09, 2003 10:56 AM
Hi MaLiuk, I am so happy that my story touched you. And it is so true that one always needs to remember how much the Leo likes to challenge and bicker. It is kind of a battle of wills and if you can stand up for yourself, without personal attacks, both of you will fall in a kind of love that will NEVER be boring. 
When a Leo says, in the beginning of a relationship, "Think twice before you fall in love with me". He is actually saying, "I am falling for you and I am scared". Just hang in there.
There was a time,early in our relationship, when we were on a road trip. Mr. Leo got a bit quiet, turned and looked and me and said "You want to give you the world to me, but I have to warn you. I don't think I can give you what I think you need most and that is love.". Ahhh, that was such a sad day and me being a Sag, I shot the arrow back and said "Oh who are you to tell me what you think I need!!!"
Well, not to long ago, I we were IM'ing each other and I slipped in "So, Mr Leo, tell me, do you still think you cannot give me what I need most...which is love?". He said "You know, sometimes I say the stupiest things!!!! Please forgive me for being so dumb, I was worried that maybe you couldn't love me".
Ahhh, see that is it. Most Leo's are such lovable creatures and they do worry about rejection. They are afraid that they will let down the people they love most. It is always a testing game, until you both learn not to push too hard.
You are right, it's not a fairy tale...we do have our moments. Another to keep in mind. Sometimes a Leo will seem very angry when you are having a bad day or they start to lecture you. I have found it is because they are so WORRIED about you that they start to take on your hurts. A Virgo will really identify with that because you all are famous for coming to the rescue - so you can help him know that it is okay for him to feel worried, but he can also just chill and listen.
My relationship with this Leo has been the most loving, passionate, challenging and rewarding relationship of my life. He is my best friend and so much more. I am glad I didn't give up on the challenge and I am glad he didn't let me run away (something us Saggies kind of like to do when we get scared).
Oh yeah, here is another tip, as the relationship progresses he will test you in other ways. Sometimes he will flirt with other women to see if you still care, sometimes he will question to see if you are interested in someone else...but say he is just kidding. LOL.. (They never like to admit their jealousy early on...hee hee).
I wish you luck and any time you have questions or if you want to share your story, I would love to hear it. 
Hi GloomySag,
Here is the link:
http://www.linda-goodman.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/001829.html
By the way, I have known many Leo's but couldn't seem to have a relationship with any of them until I was in my mid to late 20's. Fire signs need time to temper because we can really burn the other when we are young and immature.
I remember thinking that I had such an ill effect on Leo's because I made just about every Leo man I knew cry when I was young. 
Then I grew up and stopped trying to point my arrows of sarcasm at their big hearts.
One more thing, some Leo's are just not nice. Some are mean, just like some Saggies are rude and mean. 