I think if someone is flirting with you and telling you how special you are, they're probably doing that with multiple people.

Just so you know, I kinda put it out there with my crush about possibly coordinating something with her for next weekend

Definitely yes.

Usually yes

I share those instincts with you

that's probably true but it still feels kinda nice

If you find the right planet please let me know

Applies to social media for sure.

Hmm actions have to back up their words

I’m on Idontgiveafuckistan. You’re a kind person though. I would like to see you find what you’re looking for

Even when I know what I want, I tend to look at the entire menu.

The world is filled with options and all things should be explored until such a time as something, or in this case, someone finds a way to stick.

Harmlessly flirting with multiple people increases the odds of a person finding a good fit. An initial interest in someone shouldn’t preclude all others for the sake of love, everlasting. Especially in a place such as SW, or even RL. For far too often a person can find themselves pouring their soul into someone that simply will not or cannot return it.

To find that one has wasted weeks, months, or even years showering a single person with their affection only to be rebuffed or rejected in the end is a shame that drives deep.

Loving is easy enough. Finding true love…, not so much.

Be well
Live happy
Keep trying,
Rob

Well there's genuine compliments and then there's just love bombing. It can be hard to tell the difference particularly after a ton of bad treatment and betrayal.

Its difficult to tell if its genuine

Would the alternative to show interest without it being suspect then be to play it cool and not say you are special?

That's not always the case. If it happens before they have really talked to you or even seen your interactions here. Then that might be fake.