Attention vs. Relationship

[Nixie]

I've been single for a long time now, going on about two years maybe... And the reason one of my past relationships ended because of personal issues. I needed to give myself attention and TLC before I could give it to someone else. Now, I am much happier and my self-esteem has increased dramatically. There has only been around one instance where there was a potential relationship, but so far that hasn't been anything promising. But maybe that is because I'm not looking for a real relationship..? I think I may be confusing these feelings for just a want for attention, and I know that's not wrong of me because there are many people out there who want the same thing as me. How should I go about doing this? If I meet someone new, and they seem to be in the same state of mind as me, how do I know for sure and they won't "screw" me over? Or.. I don't know. Obviously I'm a little scatter-brained at the moment. Anyone want to help decipher this? Haha

[DeadlySin]

No way to tell really.
In my experence (and yours) guys are difficult and hard to understand.
If you make your intentions and explain the situtation to him and he feels the same then you just have to wait it out and see what happens.
There is no real way to know.
Things happen.
People get screwed over.
Part of life my dear.

[Jacksonian]

Well, the only way to know is to meditate and listen to your heart. And with this to give yourself time too. So meditate more about it as you know yourself better than us.