It completely makes my day when someone compliments me. They could comment on my hair, scent, personality—anything really—and I'll instantly feel lighter and happier. I also love giving compliments, ...

Hey. It's Marielle. You did such a good job with that project at work. Your style is on point. That dress looks incredible on you. You have the most beautiful eyes I've ever seen. These are all such ...

Some people - and I will admit I am one of them - just do not like getting compliments. But often immediately deflecting praise or trying to brush it off can end up hurting the feelings of the person ...

I've observed a horrible phenomenon: the inability to accept a compliment about your employee, spouse, or child. For example, last week my daughter had a friend spend the night. The young lady was ...

Last month, I accompanied my niece to church. At one point, the priest looked at the congregation and said, “Jesus loves you just the way you are,” and I teared up. Not because the sermon itself was ...

Have you ever replied to a compliment with a self-deprecating rebuttal? For example, when someone praises your clean home you reply with “Oh, don’t look too closely.” Or when someone compliments your ...

Rarely have so many self-loathing, self-hating citizens congregated in one conurbation. Your inferiority complex has you so messed up, you won’t even believe it when someone pays you a compliment.