Why does a leo man gets back in touch?

Posted by LilliLou
I've had two get in touch within 6 hours?
One is problematic; his life is super complicated to the point that he made an about turn a couple of weeks ago about our new relationship and decided he couldn't be in it. Typically it's been a drawn out break up and 2 weeks ago he had a minor meltdown and disappeared. Now he is back and tells me he needed a break to sort himself, that he had, and he's sorry and hoped he hadn't upset me too much...
Do I even bother to try and unravel that one? Is there an angle? Should I ask if this means he'd like to try a relationship again? Wait for him to spell it out? Or keep walking?
The other one is an old flame lives overseas and isn't really an option but he is such a lovely man, our friends think one of us should move and live happily ever after. There has never been anything serious, just holiday flings but he's always been the 'what if'. Was nice to hear from him, a pleasant surprise that he'd been thinking about me!

Posted by Montgomery

Wow
I doubt there is much of an angle with LEO 1, but if it were me, I would watch as a spectator for a bit to see if he remains grounded-- I just can't imagine that a "minor meltdown" isn't part of a larger struggle.
As for LEO 2-- sounds delightful.
You think it would still be as exciting if it was a full-time thing, instead of just holidays?
I ask that because sometimes, there are people whom I adore in small doses and I'm sure it is the same for them-- in other words, from my own experience.
You're popular in the world of LEOs, atm.
Anyway-- I'm sure Seraph will chime in, and being an actual Leo man-- he may offer better insight to your dilemma.

Posted by seraph

A Leo man gets back in touch, in a nutshell, because he's a Fixed sign and likes to hang on . . . and on and on and on, and because he's naturally magnanimous, so bridge-burning is something he doesn't do with any regularity, save for certain exceptions.
Option 1 showed you how he handles difficulty. Breakdown + disappearance. It'll happen again. Additionally, you've admitted it's a drawn out break-up. He'll return for a little while, but do it all over again, the motivation being feelings mixed with possessiveness (but let's err on the side of the latter.) You're still his "territory", and even if he has no intention to involve you in anything long-term (he doesn't), he'll still come around once in a while to "reclaim" you. So that's what I'm getting from this particular type of Leo, and yes, there are types. This one doesn't seem to be the kind with whom to enjoy anything long-term, unless you can be super-flexible with your feelings and sexuality. There are other Leos who are beautifully set up for family life and parenting, but the fierce Leo streak of independence means that on average you might have to look a little harder.
Option 2 isn't really viable at the moment, but beware: flingy-Leos don't necessarily translate into relationshipy-Leos.