What’s the difference between “I like you” and “I am attracted to you.”?

[LaFemmeFatale_1]

The man I am going out with has told me “I like you.”

The man I am texting for a few months told me the other day “You know, how attracted I am to you 😍❤️”

What’s the difference between these two expressions?

[Mr_twoface]

I would say the statement, "I like you", imply that the person enjoys your company and personality in a romantic contexts but does not necessarily suggest a physical or sexual attraction. However, the statement "I am attracted to you", specifically points to physical, sexual, or romantic interest. He indicates that he is attracted to you based on physical appearance, charisma, or other qualities that evoke a romantic or sexual interest.

Knowing a little about you as a person, I'm keen to know what are your thoughts about the above statements, and which do you prefer? Personally, I'm a sucker for someone saying they are attracted to me.

[LaFemmeFatale_1]

He has said to me that I look beautiful and sexy, along with “I like you.” But we don’t have that smooth of emotional flow.

With that 2nd guy, we are far (That’s the guy I really liked in the past, we reached out to one another) so he is mainly connected to me emotionally and it always feels good when he reminds me how attracted he also is to me.

[Mr_twoface]

I'm glad you reached out to the 2nd guy again. From everything you wrote about him and your personality and character, he seems more compatible to you and your needs. Despite being far, he seems to make the effort and captured your interest, someone like you said, is picky.

[LaFemmeFatale_1]

Yep, it just feels smooth and effortless to communicate with him. I enjoy it, even if I am far from him.

I was actually thinking of us maintaining friendly connection as we are too far for anything else, so feels good to know he’s still attracted to me, along with the emotional aspect of our communication.

[imtiaz45]

"I like you" expresses a positive sentiment towards someone, indicating a general fondness or admiration for their personality, character, or qualities. It can denote a platonic or friendly affection without necessarily implying romantic interest.

"I am attracted to you," however, conveys a specific romantic or physical interest in someone. It suggests an attraction based on physical appearance, personality traits, or both, which may lead to a desire for a romantic or intimate relationship. Unlike "I like you," which can be more broad and inclusive of various types of relationships, "I am attracted to you" typically carries a more intimate connotation.

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[DishLady]

"I like you" means the guy can respect you... you're attractive to him more than physically. "I am attracted to you" could mean he's aching to jump your bones. Stick with the "like you" guy...

[LaFemmeFatale_1]

Actually, the “Like you” guy is a bit less attentive and I am more unsure about his feelings,

“I am attracted to you” guy is very honest, he loves talking to me and he has spent a few texting me every single day. Just listening to me and comforting me and sharing me about his life and days.

[LaFemmeFatale_1]

*A few months. As 5 months.

[DishLady]

Hmm... You know best. Have you known both guys for ~5 months?

[LaFemmeFatale_1]

I have known the “Attracted” Guy for 5 months and we have communicated daily and hens been very respectful to my boundaries and very sweet to me.

I’ve known “Like” Guy for 3 months and we’ve been going out for a month, have had 6 dates already. But I kind of feel like I don’t know much about him and we don’t emotionally open up to each other, the way I and the other guy have been.

[Account]

I feel like there is none. But I might be entirely wrong because I am not good at such things.

[Faith18letsgo]

Attraction: romantically or sexually drawn to a person.
Like: fond of a person. You enjoy their company.

[Still-alive]

i like you to me sounds more personality based whereas 'im attracted to you' sounds more physical based.

but they are very similar and depends on the person what they truly mean saying it.

[SotiCoto]

One would hope you would be able to figure that out yourself, though I suspect you're just asking because it is an easy way to play the system.

In any case... the first is personal, generally. As in it is potentially based on who you are.
The latter is impersonal. It is usually a matter of what you are rather than who...
That said, the latter can be a part of the former.

[Anonymous]

A man will never tell a woman he’s not attracted to (but respects otherwise) that “he likes her”. Especially if he knows she likes him but he unfortunately doesn’t feel the same way about her.

Women on the other hand are often intentionally ambiguous when they “I like you” to a guy. They expect men to pick up on her “signals” to determine if it’s romantic hint and platonic.

[RebelinSteel]

For me, I need an emotional connection, I’m not going to be instantly attracted to her, yes I will like her but not attracted.

Then there is the, is one face to face, the other simply by text?

[LaFemmeFatale_1]

I have an amazing emotional connection with the man I have been texting for 5 months already. Doesn’t stop us to be attracted to one another.

With the man I am going out with, I haven’t developed much of an emotional connection yet, I just enjoy spending time with him.

[RebelinSteel]

So, was one face to face and other text or both guys say it via text

[LaFemmeFatale_1]

One was face to face “I like you”

Another one was text but he has said the same in some of our video calls too.

[RebelinSteel]

A lot find it easier when not in the same room as the other person.
Not saying it’s the case here, however a face to face comment is often more than a text or video call.
Then you have guys that will throw around I love you in texts and calls but in person clam up and don’t say it.
Everyone is different I would not overthink it.

[Ms_Facesitter]

There is no difference for me. I like a person, it means I am attracted to you.

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

“I like you” = I see you as a person and appreciate who you are


“I am attracted to you” = I want to experience sexual relations with you and want to express that in the hopes you’ll return those feelings

[molonski2]

Massive difference , one shows sexual desire , and the other is just " I like your personality " , chalk and cheese , really.

[LaFemmeFatale_1]

Which one shows personality and which one shows desire?

[molonski2]

I'm attracted = desire

[LaFemmeFatale_1]

But we have a very an emotional connection I think.

[molonski2]

You may well have , but that was not your question?

[DJRiddle]

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there both identical in that both are absolutely temporary for most people

[Rosexøxø]

I like this 👏. Deep words of wisdom. 💯

[Anonymous]

I think, “I like you” is more about letting the other know you like them for more than just the physical, where as “I’m attracted to you” is more about physical attraction.

[Makeushiver]

The latter implies a degree, not too convincingly of sexuality

[LaFemmeFatale_1]

Degree of what?

[Booklover_90]

“I’m attracted to you” = You’re pretty, you have a nice body, etc.


“I like you” = I’d like to get to know you more, I’d like to date you, etc.

[RedInnocent69]

It’s a good thing. You can be hot and a guy will wants to fuck you, but that doesn’t mean he likes you.

[LaFemmeFatale_1]

So which one is different out of these two and how?

Ironically, the man who said he is attracted to - Has much more of an emotional connection to me, than the one who said he likes me.

[RedInnocent69]

Then it could just be howvtheybexpressbthemselves and you’re overthinking it. Like implies more emotional connection than attracted. Hell I’m attracted to anything in a skirt when I’m horny. But if you’re getting the emotional vibe from one more than the other, that’s more real. Go with your gut.

[Revolutioner_83]

"I like you" covers both inner and outer sides. Attracting someone implies just psychical

[deus_ex_sisyphus]

You're over thinking it - they both expressed interest in moving forward with the relationship.

[FuqUFggt]

Like means they enjoy your company. I am attracted to you means they want. to ejaculate in one or more of your holes.

[elaphe]

"I like you" means he respects you as a person. I'm attracted to you means he finds you easy on the eyes.

[JHAYES317]

I am attracted to you: I think you are pretty/cute


I like you: I want to date you

[miaooo]

the "attracted" word is more emotional than the "like" word to me, but it sounds more like a complimant

[driven159]

attracted to someone is a physical reaction and like is a mental