Gustar and similar verbs

[BobRitter]

Just when I think I understand something!

Me gusta la comida.
A el le gusta la comida.

No problem but many sites like StudySpanish.com say you only use gusta and gustan. I am very confused about the rest of the conjugation of gustar and like verbs.

Por ejemplo Me gusta a Maria. I like Maria or Maria is pleasing to me.
How do I say "Maria likes me"? It seems so simple yet confusing.

How would you use some of the other conjugations of gustar, gusto, gustamos etc.

I know it's simple when you understand it I sure don't. Thanks, Bob Ritter

[chileno]

Originally Posted by BobRitter

Just when I think I understand something!

Me gusta la comida.
A el le gusta la comida.

No problem but many sites like StudySpanish.com say you only use gusta and gustan. I am very confused about the rest of the conjugation of gustar and like verbs.

Por ejemplo Me gusta a Maria. I like Maria or Maria is pleasing to me.
How do I say "Maria likes me"? It seems so simple yet confusing.

How would you use some of the other conjugations of gustar, gusto, gustamos etc.

I know it's simple when you understand it I sure don't. Thanks, Bob Ritter

"Maria likes me"? = Le gusto a María?

[Don José]

A él le gusta la comida.

No problem but many sites like StudySpanish.com say you only use gusta and gustan.

Me gustaría saber por qué dicen eso.
I would like to know why they say that.

How would you use some of the other conjugations of gustar, gusto, gustamos etc.

Me gusto mucho cuando canto ópera.
I like myself a lot when I sing opera.

Sé que María y yo nos gustamos.
I know María and I like each other.

Cuando era más joven me gustaba el fútbol, pero ya no.
When I was younger I liked football, but not now.