The Difference Between Attention and Genuine Interest

Attention is easy to mistake for interest.

Someone messages you constantly. They compliment your photographs, flirt enthusiastically and seem extraordinarily keen to meet. Your phone lights up throughout the day and every notification provides that pleasant little reminder that somebody, somewhere, is thinking about you. It feels good. Of course it does.

The trouble is that attention only tells you somebody wants your attention. It doesn't necessarily tell you they're interested in you.

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