dumb i know

how do u know that ur really awake in ur dreams and not just dreaming ur awake in ur dreams

What's the difference? Sounds like verifying could only really lead to either an FA or a real awakening.

You don't. There aren't too many good ways to prove it, it's just like the issue of "free will".

You mean how you can tell the differennce between your dream leading you to become aware, but having no control over it to realizing your dreaming and having awareness plus control?

yep

By the definition I'm pretty sure both count as lucid dreams. Personally I only bother calling the ones with control a lucid dream, because having no control is just as confining as a normal dream, and where's the fun in that?

You will know that you are truly awake, with control. It won't be a question, it'll just be obvious. You will make conscious decisions, think through things, choose if you want to try flying or lounging on the dream landscape. You will not or hardly be led by a 'plot' that forces you along. It will be a lot like... real life... only in your dream! Granted, you may have enhanced feelings and emotions, which is a good thing. :)

I think Stephen lLaberge's test proves that you are actually awake in your dream instead of dreaming your awake in your dream