

6. Leo Man
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Leos have the heart of a Lion and tend to be very faithful. They love to be the leader and pride themselves on being in control. They may be protectors and reliable, but their territorial nature can often make a relationship a hassle. Leos have a passionate fire that if left unchecked can get out of hand. No doubt, Leos are passionate, dynamic, and energetic lovers!
Leo Best Traits:
- Dynamic
- Intelligent
- Regal
- Self-respecting
- A leader
- Organized
- Resourceful
- Caring
Leo Worst Traits:
- Prideful
- Egotistical
- "My way or the highway"
- Perfectionist
- Possessive
- Controlling
Leo Compatibility: A Leo is generally considered most compatible with Sagittarius, Aries, Libra, and Gemini. He is least compatible with Scorpios and Tauruses.
How To Connect With A Leo Man:
Leo Man Communication
Because Leos are very stubborn in nature, you will tire yourself out by trying to go back and forth with them when you run into recurring problems or issues. It will not benefit you to continue fighting tooth-and-nail with a Leo man because you run the risk of emotionally over-laboring, when you could have easily nipped it in the bud. When communicating, be clear, to the point, and set the framework for what you will or will not be able to deal with. Tackle issues head-on, instead of prolonging differences. Leos appreciate honesty and a woman who is forthright, even if they don't quite admit it. Leos are also secretly sensitive, so be careful with lashing out or saying things that you don't mean. A Leo man will hold on to that forever, and it could subconsciously affect your relationship.
Leo Man Trust and Commitment
Leo men might be spontaneous when it comes to their fire energy, but sudden emotions or unleashed baggage sends them running into isolation mode. They are quicker than most signs to enter a flight mode when things get too hot before they are ready. A Leo man definitely needs some space to process emotions. If you would like to build trust and commitment with your partner, make sure you are keeping them in the loop with what you are feeling, rather than throw everything on him at once. Also honesty is the best policy with your Leo man because integrity is most important to him.
Leo Man Sex
A Leo man is turned on when the attention is completely on him. Because his sign represents the leader of the pack, he likes to be praised and is sexually aroused most when you stroke his ego and his ability to make your toes curl. When in the act, you can overwhelm your Leo man with dirty talk that celebrates his performance and skill. Throwing in a few "yes zaddies" in the mix won't hurt either!
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Eva Marcille On Starring In 'Jason’s Lyric Live' & Being An Audacious Black Woman
Eva Marcille has taken her talents to the stage. The model-turned-actress is starring in her first play, Jason’s Lyric Live alongside Allen Payne, K. Michelle, Treach, and others.
The play, produced by Je’Caryous Johnson, is an adaptation of the film, which starred Allen Payne as Jason and Jada Pinkett Smith as Lyric. Allen reprised his role as Jason for the play and Eva plays Lyric.
While speaking to xoNecole, Eva shares that she’s a lot like the beloved 1994 character in many ways. “Lyric is so me. She's the odd flower. A flower nonetheless, but definitely not a peony,” she tells us.
“She's not the average flower you see presented, and so she reminds me of myself. I'm a sunflower, beautiful, but different. And what I loved about her character then, and even more so now, is that she was very sure of herself.
"Sure of what she wanted in life and okay to sacrifice her moments right now, to get what she knew she deserved later. And that is me. I'm not an instant gratification kind of a person. I am a long game. I'm not a sprinter, I'm a marathon.
America first fell in love with Eva when she graced our screens on cycle 3 of America’s Next Top Model in 2004, which she emerged as the winner. Since then, she's ventured into different avenues, from acting on various TV series like House of Payne to starring on Real Housewives of Atlanta.
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Eva praises her castmates and the play’s producer, Je’Caryous for her positive experience. “You know what? Je’Caryous fuels my audacity car daily, ‘cause I consider myself an extremely audacious woman, and I believe in what I know, even if no one else knows it, because God gave it to me. So I know what I know. That is who Je’Caryous is.”
But the mom of three isn’t the only one in the family who enjoys acting. Eva reveals her daughter Marley has also caught the acting bug.
“It is the most adorable thing you can ever see. She’s got a part in her school play. She's in her chorus, and she loves it,” she says. “I don't know if she loves it, because it's like, mommy does it, so maybe I should do it, but there is something about her.”
Overall, Eva hopes that her contribution to the role and the play as a whole serves as motivation for others to reach for the stars.
“I want them to walk out with hope. I want them to re-vision their dreams. Whatever they were. Whatever they are. To re-see them and then have that thing inside of them say, ‘You know what? I'm going to do that. Whatever dream you put on the back burner, go pick it up.
"Whatever dream you've accomplished, make a new dream, but continue to reach for the stars. Continue to reach for what is beyond what people say we can do, especially as [a] Black collective but especially as Black women. When it comes to us and who we are and what we accept and what we're worth, it's not about having seen it before. It's about knowing that I deserve it.”
This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
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'Leave Quicker': Keri Hilson Opens Up About Learning When To Walk Away In Love
What you might call Black love goals, Keri Hilson is kindly saying, “Nah.”
In a recent appearance on Cam Newton’s Funky Friday podcast, the We Need to Talk: Love singer opened up about a past relationship that once had the public rooting for her and former NBA star Serge Ibaka. According to Cam, the pair looked “immaculate” together. Keri agreed, admitting, “We looked good.” But her demeanor made it clear that everything that looks good isn't always a good look for you.
That was all but confirmed when Cam asked what the relationship taught her. Keri sighed deeply before replying, “Whew. Leave quicker.”
It was the kind of answer that doesn’t need to be packaged to be received, just raw truth from someone who’s done the work. “Ten months in, I should have [left],” she continued. “But I was believing. I was wanting to not believe [the signs].”
Keri revealed to Cam that despite their efforts to repair the relationship at the time, including couples counseling, individual therapy, and even sitting with Serge’s pastor, it just wasn’t meant to be. A large part of that, she said, was the seven-year age gap. “He was [in his] mid-twenties,” she said, attributing a lot of their misalignment to his youth and the temptations that came with fame, money, and status.
“There were happenings,” she shared, choosing her words carefully. “He deserved to live that… I want what you want. I don’t want anything different. So if I would’ve told him how to love me better, it would’ve denied him the experience of being ‘the man’ in the world.”
But she also made it clear that just because you understand someone’s path doesn’t mean you have to ride it out with them. Instead, you can practice compassionate detachment like our girl Keri. “You can have what you want, but you may not have me and that.”
When Cam jokingly questioned what if there was a reality where a man wanted to have both “you and a dab of that,” Keri didn’t hesitate with her stance: “No,” adding, “I can remove myself and [then you] have it. Enjoy it.” Sis said what she said.
Still, she shared that they dated for a couple of years and remain cool to this day. For Keri, being on good terms with an ex isn’t a sign of weakness; it's a reflection of where she is in her healing. In a time when blocking an ex is often seen as the ultimate sign of growth, Keri offers an alternate route: one where healing looks like resolution, not resentment. “I think because I have such a disgust for ugliness in my life. Like, I don't do well without peace between me and everyone in my life. Like, I really try to resolve issues,” she explained to Cam.
Adding, “I think that's what makes things difficult when you're like sweeping things under the rug or harboring ill feelings towards someone. When you're healed, when you've done your work, you can speak to anybody when you've healed from things. I think maybe that's the bottom line.”
Watch Keri's appearance on Funky Friday in full here.
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