Attention isn’t the same as respect

Learn the difference

Just because someone gives you attention doesn’t mean they respect you.

People pay attention for different reasons—curiosity, personal gain, or even boredom.

Sometimes, they want something from you, and their attention is just a means to an end. Once their need is fulfilled, they disappear. That’s not respect; that’s convenience.

Take Marilyn Monroe as an example.

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She was one of the most famous women in the world—adored, followed, and constantly in the spotlight.

But did the world truly respect her?

Many were fascinated by her beauty and charm, yet behind the scenes, she struggled with being objectified and not taken seriously.

People paid attention to her, but few genuinely cared about her well-being.

When she was gone, those who once cheered for her moved on just as quickly.

Respect is different.