Post 012: "They Liked the Attention. Not You."

Read that again.

They liked being desired. Being chased. Being needed. You made them feel wanted, important, seen.

But that’s not the same as love.

Love stays when it’s hard. Attention stays only when it’s easy.

If they really cared, they wouldn’t have left when you needed them most. They wouldn’t have vanished the second you asked for clarity. They wouldn’t have been “hot and cold” like your heart was a thermostat for their ego.

They didn’t love you. They loved how you made them feel.

And that’s the difference. That’s why it never felt safe. That’s why you always had to perform your value.

Stop romanticizing what was never real. It’s not your fault they liked your warmth but not your soul.

Next time, give your attention to someone who can actually hold it.