Have you ever met someone and thought, “There is something about them”? You may feel happier around them, more confident when they notice you, or strangely empty when they are gone. It feels like love, but there is a deeper question hiding underneath: Do you actually love the person, or do you love how you feel when you are with them? Romantic attraction can be shaped by attention, validation, excitement, emotional safety and even the version of yourself that appears around someone. Understanding that difference can completely change how you look at relationships.
