Like

Definition

When we say that someone "likes" another person, it means they have positive feelings towards them and enjoy their company. In psychology, "liking" refers to the tendency for individuals to comply with requests from people they have positive feelings towards.

Related terms

Attraction: The feeling of being drawn to someone or something. It can be based on physical, emotional, or intellectual qualities.

Similarity: The degree to which two individuals share similar characteristics, beliefs, attitudes, or interests.

Reciprocity: The idea that when someone does something nice for us or shows us a favor, we feel obligated to return the favor in some way.