Thinking about ignoring that Leo woman in your life? Bold move! Sometimes, playing hard to get works like a charm on these fiery lionesses. Other times—and let’s be real, most times—it blows up in your face.
Leos are stubborn, proud, and know their worth. If you start ignoring her, she won’t sit around waiting for you to come to your senses. She’ll assume you’ve lost interest and move right along to the next admirer in her orbit. Before you test the silent treatment, you need to understand how a Leo woman’s mind works—and why ignoring her is usually a losing game.
Ignoring Her Can Backfire
Ignoring a Leo woman is risky. Sometimes, it grabs her attention and makes her chase you—but that’s the exception, not the rule. Most of the time? It backfires. Hard.
Leos are prideful creatures. If she feels like you’re dismissing her, she’ll take it as a sign that you’re not worth her time. Why? Because Leo women know they deserve admiration. If you’re not giving it, someone else will.
Even if ignoring her sparks her interest at first, it won’t last. These women crave attention, affection, and validation. If you keep playing distant, she’ll lose patience and find someone who actually appreciates her.
If she realizes you’ve been ignoring her on purpose just to mess with her head? Oh, she will call you out. Leos have fiery tempers, and wounded pride is their biggest trigger. Play games, and she’ll either cut you off cold or put you in your place—loudly.
What To Do Instead of Ignorance
If she really did you wrong and you’re just not feeling talking to her anymore, then for sure, go ahead and do your thing. But if you’re actually interested in her, I wouldn’t recommend the silent treatment. Instead, do this:
Talk To Her Like An Adult
Leo women hate mind games. They value honesty, directness, and real communication. If something’s bothering you, say it. If you like her, show it. Ignoring her just makes you look immature—and she has zero patience for that.
Be A Man
Yes, you read that right. Be a man. Ignoring her just to play games is not the best strategy. The astrological lions are warmhearted, generous and love attention, so giving her the cold shoulder may work temporarily to pique her interest. However, in the long run, ignoring her just to be manipulative will likely backfire.
But what should I do? Ask her out for a coffee, dinner, or a casual meetup. Show her your genuine interest in getting to know her through quality time spent together. She is not interested in your “ignorance” games.
And can you blame her? If a guy ignores me for days and then hits me up, I’d be so over it. The last thing I’d want is to talk to him. Moral of the story – be real with her. Your interest should be genuine, not some mind game. Ask her out and see where it goes!
Soft Silent Treatment
An occasional soft silent treatment, meaning you wait an hour or two to respond to her messages, can work wonders. This shows her that you have a life of your own and are not always available at her beck and call. It creates intrigue and mystery that can drive Leo women wild with curiosity, wanting to know what have you so preoccupied that you couldn’t respond sooner.
But do respond eventually, as completely ignoring her for too long will likely just make her feel rejected and upset, diminishing her interest in you. So, yes, a delayed response can work to get a Leo woman’s attention and build anticipation but do not overdo the silent treatment, as she needs regular reassurance and responses to feel secure and valued in a relationship.
When A Leo Woman Goes Silent: What It Really Means
Now, let’s flip the script. What if she’s the one ignoring you? A silent Leo woman is a major red flag—here’s what it could mean:
She’s Hurt or Offended
Leos are expressive, so if she suddenly goes quiet, something’s wrong. Maybe you unintentionally bruised her ego, or she feels taken for granted. Either way, her silence is a warning sign: she’s pulling back to protect her pride.
She’s Testing You
Some Leo women withdraw to see if you’ll chase them. If she stops initiating contact, she might be waiting to see how much you care. (But be careful—this can backfire if she thinks you’re not making an effort.)
She’s Done
The scariest scenario? Her silence means she’s emotionally checked out. Leo women don’t waste time on people who don’t appreciate them. If she’s completely gone cold, she may have already moved on.
Don’t Play Games
Ignoring a Leo woman rarely ends well. She’s not the type to chase someone who acts indifferent—she’d rather find a man who matches her energy. If you want her, show up. Be real, be bold, and give her the attention she deserves.
And if she’s the one giving you the silent treatment? Pay attention. It’s either a cry for reassurance or a sign she’s done for good. Either way, handle with care—because once a Leo woman walks away, she rarely looks back.
