How do you distinguish whether you like someone or just the attention?

[LovesTVDx]

Sometimes I can't tell :-/

[MissNowhere]

Same, I often don't really know myself if I truly like someone or just the attention they pay to me, the idea of them.

There has been only one guy in my life which I know I really liked 100%, he was in my head literally 24/7, I was sad and grumpy on the days I didn't see him, and happy on the days I did see him, when he was close to me I sometimes kinda started shaking a bit, I was always blushing around him, I kind of felt this unexplainable feeling when we were close to each other, he was perfect in my eyes.

I've never felt this way about a guy ever again, so those may be some signs that you do actually really like him. Now, whenever I think I like a guy, I don't actually know if I like them, cause I think I do, but all that special stuff are not really there.

[MissNowhere]

Thanks!

[Aud_Queen]

The thought of not seeing them for a year bothers you a lot. If it's just for attention then it won't hurt you.

Imagine yourself walking down the aisle to spend your life with this person. If you don't feel that warmth and fuzziness, it's probably the attention you like.

[Stacyzee]

If I can see things blossoming between me and this person, and things eventually going further with him, then I know I genuinely like him.

If I'm just enjoying how he treats me and things are at a "stand still" , and I seem contented then I only love the attention.

[Neoishere]

oh that's easy peasy... if you get attracted towards someone only till the time they are in your vicinity but don't even remember them otherwise, then it's just a craving for attention & may be recognition... not a very good omen for the other person though cause he/she may be getting overly excited that you are genuinely interested!!!

[Levin]

To me, there is just no effort, it's natural and you feel a warm glow with that person; like you've known them all your life, or hey, perhaps, even in past lives ;)

Later is more about *needing* or *craving* people around you, to escape from bad thoughts or emotional states?

[JustinCaseUDontKnow]

Well, if a guy is willing to give you attention
hold your hand, hugs, kisses, cuddling and
takes lot interest in you than he is worth going for
If he just wants to see you spare of the moments
or always wants pics from you than you need to
move on and say forget you.

[PiuBelloAmante]

Well when you are dating someone and still enjoy/look for attention from other men then thats when you like the attention

[Mesonfielde]

It is mostly differentiated by your initial infatuation, and also whether you actually care about the person or not.

[Aud_Queen]

You can care about someone and like the attention...

[epiman94]

I think if you can see real potential between the two of you, its worth giving it a shot!
Good luck!!

[Toad-1]

if you keep rejecting the idea of hanging out with him but enjoy talking to him on the phone or through text only. thats one way

another is if you just can't see any kind of future with the guy, but you do enjoy being around him anyways

[TheGrumpyCat]

I don't like anyone.

No like, no confusion.

[hypno-trip]

If you can replace them

[PiuBelloAmante]

This is very true...
sadly i know this from experience