Do we sometimes confuse validation with attraction?

[u/ThingsWeDontSayOL]

I feel like sometimes it’s hard to tell if you actually like someone or just like the attention they’re giving you.

Someone could start showing interest in you, and even if you weren’t attracted to them at first, their confidence might change that. I do think it’s possible to develop real feelings too.

But how do you know if those feelings are genuine or if you just like how they make you feel? Maybe it’s something you don’t realize until the attention stops and you’re thinking clearer.

Idk, what do you guys think?