Care for vs. Care about.

[Domnu]

What are the differences between the idioms "I care for" and "I care about?"

[kanha81]

What are the differences between the idioms "I care for" and "I care about?"

I think-

I care for stands when addressing person or something
Ex: I care for his well-being

I care about stands when addressing some cause or organization
Ex: I care about cancer research

[Domnu]

What are the differences between the idioms "I care for" and "I care about?"

I think-

I care for stands when addressing person or something
Ex: I care for his well-being

I care about stands when addressing some cause or organization
Ex: I care about cancer research

What about:

"I care about you"

and

"I don't care for soda pops."