u/Rich-Caregiver-2930

I’m 24 and honestly don’t think I’ve ever really been loved. Grew up with toxic parents, became very logical/emotionally detached from childhood, and mostly focused on money and success instead of relationships.
Financially I’ve done well for my age — Rolex, gold chain, new car, decent money — but none of it filled that feeling of being genuinely cared for.
People respect me, admire things I have, or want something from me, but I don’t know what actual love feels like. I can understand attraction, validation, attention, etc. logically, but emotional connection feels foreign to me.
Does real love actually feel different? How do you know when someone genuinely loves you vs just liking what you provide?