They interact with you of their own volition. They check up on you. They plan time to spend with you because they value having you around. While the frequency of things in different relationships can vary incredibly widely, reciprocal effort is what builds and maintains relationships.

They ask how your day was.

They still initiate conversations after I pretend I’m dead

{@mellowgirl] good interaction and vibes from people and general friendly warmth

The effort they put into the health of our connection and their regulars/respect for me

They make time for you
They initiate conversations
They tell you
They show you

You’ll feel wanted whether they say it with words or not.

I know how I'm unwanted

They find ways to kick me out

They make time to connect with you even briefly

There is a poster on the wall at the Post Office.

They make you part of theirs.

{@mellowgirl] your heart tells you so

I've had a few tell me.

If you know, you know

They make time for you.

they make space for you

The snail trail

They make time for you and are happy to see you.

they stick around, seek out your company.

If they show you. Its not hard to tell

I make her moist down there.