So today I decided to test this whole “Leo woman secretly likes you” thing myself. Saw that article floating around and thought, why not? Grabbed my notebook and picked Lucy from accounting – total Leo vibes with that bright personality and mane of curly hair.
First Attempt: Observing
Sat near her during lunch break on Tuesday. Article said Leos give “special attention.” I watched. She laughed loud at Mark’s stupid joke. Later, she complimented Sarah’s new shoes. When I finally said “hi,” she gave me a quick smile, said “hey,” and instantly went back to scrolling her phone. Special attention? Felt pretty generic to me.
Sign 1: Eye Contact?
Wednesday, tried the “prolonged eye contact” trick. Stared maybe a bit too hard at her across the break room while she microwaved her lunch. She glanced my way once. Looked confused. Looked away fast. Grabbed her food and practically speed-walked back to her desk. Not exactly the smoldering gaze the article promised.
Sign 2: Generosity & Gifts?
Okay, article says Leos show interest through generosity. Thursday, she brought leftover cookies her kid baked. Put the tin in the middle of the shared workspace. “Help yourselves,” she announced to the whole department. I took two. So did everyone else. She didn’t single me out. No secret cookie for me.
Sign 3: Enthusiasm Around You?
Friday morning meeting. Boss mentioned the quarterly social event. She got super excited, talking about karaoke and games. “That sounds amazing!” she beamed, looking around at the whole team. Was it because I happened to be sitting there? No. She’s just like that with any fun plan. Her energy fills the room, not focused on me.
The Big Test: Sign 4 – Social Media Interaction
The article made a big deal about social media engagement. Posted a picture Saturday afternoon walking my dog at the park, caption: “Sunny day with the mutt.” She viewed my story. No like. No comment. Not even that fire emoji reaction. Felt like shouting into the void.
Sign 5: Finding Excuses to Talk
Monday. Finally cracked. Grabbed a report I needed clarification on – perfect excuse. Walked over, heart pounding. “Hey Lucy, quick question?”
She looked up. Smiled politely. “Sure?”
I asked my question.
She answered clearly, concisely. Then… silence. She tilted her head, waiting. I mumbled “Thanks,” she said “No problem!” and immediately went back to her screen. Zero attempt to extend the convo.
The Crushing Reality Check
Later that afternoon, pure accident. Passing her desk, heard her gushing on the phone to her friend:
- “Yeah, totally into him!”
- “No, not him! HIM! The guy from the gym??”
- “I just wish he’d notice! I always smile extra when he’s near the treadmills…”
Right then. She walked past my desk clutching her water bottle, gaze fixed straight ahead towards the exit. Didn’t flicker towards me once.
So yeah. Spent a week analyzing every glance and cookie crumb. Turns out? Lucy’s “secret” liking is reserved for Gym Guy. Those “5 clear signs” from the article? With Lucy? Nada. Zilch. Totally misinterpreted basic politeness. Guess my Leo-woman-detector needs serious recalibration. Or maybe those signs just aren’t always so “clear.” Live and learn. Or just… learn the hard way.
