Inside an Enigma (Youth Years)

Attention is NOT love

ANTHONY C: So attention has nothing to do with loving someone? It's just the fact that you value that person's aspects that define them or something?

ME: not exactly. people can be curious about you but have no interest further than getting information. i don't think love itself can closely be defined by attention whatsoever- and that's why people suffer so deeply. this again is all just my view, but people that go for an "attention" based relationship will always end horribly. people like that will find you at peace and leave you in pieces. the right one however will find you in pieces and make you at peace. there's no triumph or fighting when getting someone's full attention. people end up so hurt bc they don't say anything and end up watching what that person would rather do. it all somewhat is just a temporary emotion due to repeating human behavior patterns. we seek not for what we want- but who we are. and that gets twisted with what perception we see in people. when someone treats you like an option, it's simple to narrow it down and remove yourself from the table. people may not always tell you how they feel about you, but they end up always revealing it in their actions. honesty is a very expensive gift that i don't accept from cheap people. i know what i bring to the table, so trust me when i say i'm not afraid to sit alone. i'm not sure if i'm confusing you more or making myself more clear.... but basically no. attention is not love. love is something that is unconditional- and nobody can give someone unconditional attention. it's not about what priority you are (that's another topic) but people show their true
colors unintentionally. always know the difference between what you're getting and what you deserve. we get what we tolerate.