Quote Originally Posted by MVP
Hmmmm, that seems possible. I'm trying to understand why some people *crave* attention and will do just about anything to get it.

So can someone more wise, experienced, and in tune here help me figure this out, that would be cool. Possible guesses:

  • Did they get weaned off Momma's milk and put on a bottle too soon?
  • Did Daddy ignore them or treat them badly so they are constantly 'begging' for approval and attention?
  • Is it taught by society to act that way to get more out of life?
  • Is it related to brain chemical function or indicative of a mental condition ?
  • Is it caused by celebrities acting as bad examples such as Paris, Lindsay Lohan, etc?


These are my guesses, but they are just that -- guesses. Anyone that has knowledge or opinions please share them...

My girlfriend does it occasionally and when I asked her why, she said something like "It's a defense mechanism"... WTF does that mean? Help me here people, I just don't get it........

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wierd i was talking to my bf about this on sunday. i am a attention whore because of daddy issues. mine was always working ...which i respect because he was a good provider, but it hurt because growing up i could jump up and down dye m hair purple and my dad wouldnt notice. so now i have serious relationship problems bc i find myself attracted to guys who are like my dad -over worked and dont have time for me.- becuase when they do pay attention to me i feel like i have accomplished something. i find that its sometimes really pathetic the way i try and get attention. sex is a big one. then there is me always trying to look how i think they want me to. which is sad because i shouldnt have to change myself for attention but i find i get a new woredrob everytime i get a new man. sad right?

the whole attention thing is causing a lot of problems in my current relationship because he has been too busy for me lately and its making me really upset.
420MissHighTimes420 Reviewed by 420MissHighTimes420 on . "Attention Whores" ...... women, men, or what? OK folks, there's this guy on the radio out here - Tom Lykis - who likes to go on and on about how women crave men's attention and will do just about anything to be the center of a conversation, the center of attention, or whatever else you wanna call it. He calls it being "Attention Whores"... Since this radio show is nationally syndicated and broadcasts in many markets nationwide and some/many people may have heard it, I'm wondering what your opinions are on the subject. Generally Rating: 5