You wait for their texts, smile when their name appears on your phone and suddenly feel disappointed when they take too long to reply. Sounds like a crush? Maybe. But sometimes, what we mistake for strong feelings is actually an attachment to the attention someone gives us. The difference can be difficult to recognise, especially when their messages have become a regular part of your day. Here are five signs that might make you rethink what you are actually feeling.
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