Wanting something and liking it are two different things – and it is worth getting to know your own circuits of wanting vs. liking – so you know which pleasures might be most satisfying!
Wanting is all about anticipation – your mind imagines the perceived rewards ahead of you and starts pulling your attention towards that perceived positive experience.
Liking is a more nuanced system of satiation – it often involves responsive desire kicking in during a positive experience and asking for more!
The experience of Liking is also very context-dependent which is why we can really like a sensation in one moment and not in another.
Explore more about wanting vs. liking and these distinct pleasure systems
Spontaneous Vs. Responsive Desire : Podcast Episode