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Impulsive_Artiste , YI REN/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

40 Compliments That Left A Lasting Impact On The People Who Received Them While dressed in studded-leather Warrior-Princess mode, complete with boots, gauntlets and sword, at an outdoor summer dance festival, was told I was cool by a boy of about 13. I was nearly 50.

Final score:

196points

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Sava Hax 4 months ago (edited)

If you're wearing studded-leather armour hell fcking yeah you're cool!! Edit:the boots, gauntlets and swords makes you sub-zero cool 😁

56points

Lexiwolf333 , Paul Theodor Oja/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

40 Compliments That Left A Lasting Impact On The People Who Received Them My ailing grandma told me I was her "favorite person" as her last words to me. I loved her so dearly and it meant a lot.

Final score:

173points

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Cat Chat 4 months ago

When I was younger I had a grandma who told me I was her favorite grandchild, and an uncle who said I was his favorite niece (he was my favorite uncle, so no surprise there). I kept it to myself both times to not offend my loved ones. But have never forgotten.

48points

Ace 4 months ago

I bet they said that to all the girls.

4points

DrBronxx 4 months ago (edited)

That is so lovely. When my granny was on her death bed, she was surrounded by family. People from all over had come to say their goodbyes. When I walked into say my goodbye, my mum said "Look mum, its (my name)", and my granny looked up at me. We made eye contact. My mum told me that I was the only person the whole day whose name she responded to. She passed the next morning.

8points

Kombatbunni 4 months ago

A couple of years before my Nan passed, from Alzheimers, she told me I’d grown into a lovely young woman,. She’d never told me anything like that before and it meant a great deal.

6points

Sava Hax 4 months ago

Oh lovely. Lost a person dear to me last week. The very last thing he did? Give me a handshake. ☺️

4points

Yayheterogeneity 4 months ago

I think they dearly loved you as well. Speaking in the last moments is sometimes very hard. The touch says just the same.

7points

MotherofGuineaPigs 4 months ago

Went to visit grandpa near the end. He had dementia. Everyone introduced themselves. When I did he simply said - 'I know who you are'. It still warms my heart 30 years later.

2points

Ba-Na-Na 4 months ago

That’s beautiful!

2points

A Rahman 4 months ago

Oh that's lovely. My grandma, who passed away 2 years ago was one of the most a loving people ever..

1point

ShyWahine 4 months ago

Heartwarming compliment!

1point

CSC 4 months ago

What a beautiful parting gift. Something you will hold forever.

1point

Leesa DeAndrea 4 months ago

My grandmother told me I was so fat she was embarrassed to be seen in public with me.

0points

Still DG 4 months ago

Uhhh! We have the same grandma and she told me exactly that and if anyone else says differently, they're lying.

0points

RonnieHasThePliers , Mike Jones/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

“Research shows that compliments tend to increase the well-being of both the people who give them and the people who receive them,” Dr. Marilyn Fitzpatrick told Bored Panda in a recent interview, emphasizing that compliments can have a positive effect on everyone involved.

It might come as no surprise for those who’ve ever received a compliment; many would likely agree that it’s usually followed by a flood of positive emotions. (Even though some studies suggest that close to 70% of people associate compliments with feelings of embarrassment or even discomfort.)

40 Compliments That Left A Lasting Impact On The People Who Received Them In college I didn't have many friends my first year. I wasn't as outgoing as I am now. I was riding the elevator in my dorm when a girl walked in. She smiled and said I have beautiful eyes. I don't even know if I replied honestly. I'd never had any attribute highlighted by anybody I wasn't related to. That interaction gave me a big boost in confidence.

It also taught me to compliment people, especially dudes. We never get compliments. If you're in my zone and are looking fresh, you know I'm gonna tell ya!

Final score:

171points

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Sava Hax 4 months ago

Pay it forward. 😉

46points

BeckyWithTheDontCare , Andrea Piacquadio/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

40 Compliments That Left A Lasting Impact On The People Who Received Them A car full of girls rolled past me slowly one time when I was out shopping and yelled out "GIRL, YOU'RE SO CUTE, WHERE DID YOU GET YOUR DRESS!?"

And that was just so aggressively nice.

Final score:

152points

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Leanne Hailes 4 months ago

Unforgettable for sure 👗🧥💙

20points

savessh , Mathias Reding/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

Discussing the possible reasons why some people struggle to accept compliments, Dr. Fitzpatrick suggested that it might be because they don’t coincide with people’s beliefs about themselves. “If I do not feel like I am worthwhile in some way and you tell me that I am, I am now in a situation of cognitive dissonance,” she explained.

40 Compliments That Left A Lasting Impact On The People Who Received Them A former Royal Marine told me that the world will be alright as long as there's men like me in it.

...was kind of wowed 'bout that.

Final score:

149points

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Sava Hax 4 months ago

I'd take that compliment to the grave with me man. 🫡

49points

walkintree941 , Serkan Göktay/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

40 Compliments That Left A Lasting Impact On The People Who Received Them "you have no idea how safe and destressed I feel after hanging out with you"
Was unexpected as it came from an overly stressed, kinda cynical person who is actually going through a lot.

Final score:

144points

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Tinkerblu 4 months ago

In my eyes, this is the highest praise a person can give

53points

nagerjaeger , cottonbro studio/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

40 Compliments That Left A Lasting Impact On The People Who Received Them Christmas mid 90's. My oldest was 3. Money was tight and I felt it constantly. I was tying the cheapest tree we could find to the top of our rusty Toyota. My son was "helping" me. An older man came over and said "You are a wealthy man." I tear up even now as I type this.

Final score:

144points

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Daya Meyer 4 months ago

Wealth is not always about money. It can be family, friendship, a home, freedom... You can buy many things if you have the money but not those.

43points

Glum_Benefit3704 , Judita Mikalkevičė/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

“When we believe that the world has not been good to us, we tend to be more reluctant to be generous with others, including generous in giving compliments,” Dr. Fitzpatrick continued. “So, if you want to get the benefits that come to you when you offer compliments, you might work to notice how good the world is to you.

“Keeping a gratitude journal would be one strategy for noticing how the world is good to you; it is a strategy that is reliably associated with better well-being,” the expert added.

40 Compliments That Left A Lasting Impact On The People Who Received Them It was from my sister. I'm a wheelchair user with limited mobility. My sister said to me "You are not useless for not being able to move, you are beautiful and smarter than me, so you're not useless, you just have different abilities".

Final score:

140points

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Dolevaal 4 months ago

This is beautiful ❤️

31points

Melia9090 , cottonbro studio/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

#10

40 Compliments That Left A Lasting Impact On The People Who Received Them It was the only time in my entire life I’ve received this compliment from a stranger. I was helping out a customer and she was quiet but friendly. Before she left she said “you have a sunny disposition” and I almost cried. That compliment has stuck with me and it’s been nearly a decade later.

Final score:

131points

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Sava Hax 4 months ago

It only got brighter after that I think. 🤗

32points

jenna_leee , WARLEY VENANCIO/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

#11

40 Compliments That Left A Lasting Impact On The People Who Received Them When I had my super red hair, a little girl told me that I looked like Ariel. I told her oh yes the mermaid, and she said yes a princess. Made me honestly tear up, I really needed that in that moment too.

Final score:

128points

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Leanne Hailes 4 months ago

She knew ❤💖

27points

T3rminallyCapricious , Jonathan Borba/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

Dr. Fitzpatrick also pointed out that research suggests that we tend to underestimate the positive impact of our compliments, “which may be one reason that people give fewer compliments even if they want to give them,” she said, pointing out that our beliefs about complimenting play a role, too.

#12

40 Compliments That Left A Lasting Impact On The People Who Received Them “Your hugs heal something broken in all of us.” I still tear up thinking about it.

Final score:

114points

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Leanne Hailes 4 months ago

Hit me in the feels 🤗💓

20points

Front_Glass_904 , Italo Melo/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

#13

40 Compliments That Left A Lasting Impact On The People Who Received Them I was talking to this random guy I met at my friend’s houseparty for the whole night and before leaving he said “you’re very vibrant and full of life, dont let that child in you die, ever”.

I still smile like a crazy person whenever I remember this😅.

Final score:

105points

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nomnomborkbork 4 months ago

Good advice too. Important to keep the sense of wonder and wild abandon of a child!

25points

WonderOk9463 , Zen Chung/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

#14

40 Compliments That Left A Lasting Impact On The People Who Received Them Casually walking with my dog, a clearly unstable and troubled person was held down by a few police, the person looked up, we locked eyes and she yelled on her top of lungs - HEY dude I love your face!!!!!!!!

The entire street looked, and my dog looked back and gave me a huge grin.

Final score:

102points

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George D 4 months ago

Ha ha, what a weird one. Love it!

33points

Training_Baseball123 Report

If you believe in the positive power of compliments, consider this a gentle reminder to compliment others—as well as yourself—when you feel like that’s what you want to do. Chances are, they’re at a point where they need to hear it the most, and it costs nothing to be nice.

#15

When I was in high school I did forensics and I wrote my own poetry for it. I was really struggling with mental health at the time so I really channeled it into my work and performance and at the regionals competition I made a woman cry. She and her husband approached me in the hall after we all left the classroom and she started just saying that my poetry was beautiful and how I should have it published to which I was very flattered and thanked her graciously but then I could see her face was starting to turn red and there were tears forming in her eyes. She started turning her compliments into words of encouragement and saying how strong I was and such and by the time she was done she was crying. I am really empathetic so seeing this grown woman crying made me cry as well and so I asked if she wanted a hug and she said yes and pulled me into the tightest hug I have ever been in. Not in a painful way but it was just so secure like she did not want to let me go. I could feel just how much my words meant to her by that hug. I still tear up remembering how it felt because I have never felt someone put so much emotion into a hug before. Her husband did not cry but I could tell he felt the same way by his expression. What really gets me is how I will never know her name and will never see her again, yet I will still never forget what she did. I wrote my college essay on her and any hard times I faced after that I would always think about her. I am thankful we shared that moment.

Final score:

97points

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Leanne Hailes 4 months ago

And she will never forget what you did 🌼

28points

Reasonable_Walk_2508 , Guilherme Almeida/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

#16

40 Compliments That Left A Lasting Impact On The People Who Received Them I got "You look like a Botticelli painting" twice.

Final score:

92points

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Tinkerblu 4 months ago

now THATS a compliment! Literally called you a masterpiece

37points

Vivid-Reception-2813 , Vinicius Wiesehofer/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

#17

40 Compliments That Left A Lasting Impact On The People Who Received Them Having just left a job that I had given all my effort to which wasn’t appreciated and then had been dropped from the contract renewal list…when my new managers approached me after a stressful shift and said:

“we are so happy you’re with us, we’ve never had someone who just gets on with the work no fuss and is always in a good mood”

it really hit me deep and especially at that point when I thought I was acting grumpy nearly 24/7, it elevated my mood and performance going forward.

I was only at that job a few months but the entire team attended my leaving event on short notice and still invite me to socials.

Final score:

90points

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KWilly 4 months ago

Whenever someone compliments a co-worker without said co-worker around, I like to email the person and let them know that they are noticed and appreciated. Not everyone gets an "good job" at work from their boss, so I do it instead.

33points

#18

In 5th grade a gym teacher assistant picked me and a few other kids to learn a dance for the assembly. i asked why and she said I was graceful when I dance. that lead to a lifetime of a least a willingness to dance, which in turn led to a whole lot of really fun stuff. so i'm grateful for her.

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87points

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Leanne Hailes 4 months ago

"Just dance" 🎶💃

15points

#19

40 Compliments That Left A Lasting Impact On The People Who Received Them Had a client once bring me a framed placard, she had handmade, saying “To the world, you may be just one person, but to one person, you could mean the world”. Still hangs in my office to this day.

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85points

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Sava Hax 4 months ago

Reminds me of the dog one; to you, they're a part of your life, but to them, you are their entire life.

28points

HeyItsKeys , Helena Lopes/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

#20

40 Compliments That Left A Lasting Impact On The People Who Received Them "you're legit a good human being" from a girl I went to school with about 13 years after we graduated.

Final score:

85points

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Karen Krause 4 months ago

Highest praise.

16points

#21

40 Compliments That Left A Lasting Impact On The People Who Received Them Once I was in the subway in Paris and the guy sitting in front of me smiled at me and said : « you’re really cute and charming ». Then got up and left. It’s been more than twenty years and I still remember that guy and how nice it made me feel.

Mischief_Managed_Gal , Juan Pablo Serrano/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

Final score:

83points

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Sava Hax 4 months ago (edited)

Starting to wonder if I'm in someone's head. I give out random compliments all the time. Hope so really. 🤔

49points

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#22

Fiance told me how happy she was that I am able to sit and reflect with my own emotions as to prevent them from hurting others.

I will NEVER forget that compliment.

Final score:

83points

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#23

40 Compliments That Left A Lasting Impact On The People Who Received Them My brother telling me I looked stunning.

Naughty_Angel3335558 , Sergey Makashin/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

Final score:

75points

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Amelia Jade 4 months ago

When I was about 14, my dad said to my mom, "Doesn't Amelia look pretty today?" It absolutely floored me and made me so happy. My parents never complimented my looks, not ever. That is the only one I ever remember hearing. Not even when I had occasion to dress up--like for prom or other special events. The memory of him saying that is seared into my brain. I can remember everything about that moment vividly.

40points

#24

From a guy I was talking to at the time:

“Talking to you is like listening to really good music on really good speakers, with extra bass and surround sound.”

(And also from the same person)

“You’re a refreshing change in a disappointing world.”.

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Final score:

75points

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Laloo 1 month ago

Beautiful!

0points

JJBektline , KATRIN BOLOVTSOVA/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

#25

40 Compliments That Left A Lasting Impact On The People Who Received Them You’re the only person I know that I can tell this to. I feel safe with you.

Final score:

73points

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Leanne Hailes 4 months ago

It's nice to feel safe 💙

16points

#26

Yesterday I went swimming and as I got into the hot tub I noticed a mom and her little girl next to me , a couple minutes later as they were leaving the hot tub the mom says to me “ she said , mommy look at that beautiful girl!” my heart 🥲 I’ll never forget that . Sometimes Kids are so sweet.

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Final score:

73points

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ZuriLovesYou 4 months ago

Reminds me of when I was taking a walk last week, and this kid randomly waved at me. And I waved back. It was a short, but nice interaction.

14points

#27

My uncle was once lowkey drunk and I think I was stressed about something probably exams/ toxic school friends.
He then just bashed into my room and told me to be calm. He even then proceeded to tell me that I am a good kid and that my cousin (younger to me) appreciates me as an older sister. He told me I was a good influence on him and was very kind and that he(cousin) always likes to spend time with me.
It felt so good cause this uncle never really talks like that and even though it was a pretty small I felt very proud.

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Final score:

66points

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Sophia L. 4 months ago

My brothers got drunk at my sister's wedding and started saying they have the most beautiful sisters...

14points

tstr_strdl , Sean Patrick/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

#28

40 Compliments That Left A Lasting Impact On The People Who Received Them Yesterday had a dude at the bar tell me i was one of the nicest dudes he has met, all for moving his drink away from the pool chalk station so nothing would get in it.

Final score:

61points

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Sava Hax 4 months ago

Bromance!

12points

Neat-Ad-8987 , Nina Uhlikova/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

#29

40 Compliments That Left A Lasting Impact On The People Who Received Them “You know, you’d probably be a pretty good person to travel with.“.

Final score:

58points

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Mark 4 months ago

This is a really good compliment to give

23points

DebrisSignature , RDNE Stock project/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

#30

40 Compliments That Left A Lasting Impact On The People Who Received Them I got a fortune once that read “everyone agrees you are the best.” Can’t top that.

Final score:

57points

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Lil Miss Hobbit 4 months ago

It's true too

7points

Anonymous_o6 , Andrea Piacquadio/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

#31

40 Compliments That Left A Lasting Impact On The People Who Received Them “Even if we dont end up together, your kids are lucky to have you as a mother to them”.

Final score:

55points

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Steve Hall 4 months ago

Wait, what?

1point

Diligent-Reference80 , Polina Sirotina/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

#32

40 Compliments That Left A Lasting Impact On The People Who Received Them Years ago I was dragged to this church function by my parents. A man came up to me and told me that he saw me from afar and said I was the spitting image of Coretta Scott King. He went on about how he actually knew her way back when and how beautiful she was, then went on reminiscing. I never believed him but that compliment definitely stuck with me.

Final score:

52points

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Sava Hax 4 months ago

She only died in '06. Who knows, maybe he did know her 🙂

15points

#33

A girl i used to date, who i think was the first girl I was truly in love with, told me "you're the most beautiful person i've ever known". That stayed with me to this day.

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Final score:

51points

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Serena Philipos 4 months ago

damn

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#34

My mom said I’m a party all by myself and that I’m the best at helping solve problems

rip my mom 💕.

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50points

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Cecilia Herrera 4 months ago

What a wonderful thought to leave with you!

8points

#35

Woman at the drive thru told me I look like Brendan Fraser in The Mummy. I don't at all, but I think that's the best compliment I've ever gotten.

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Final score:

48points

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Me Oh My (He/They) 4 months ago

Mmm, Brendan Fraser 🤤

1point

#36

40 Compliments That Left A Lasting Impact On The People Who Received Them My little niece said I have muscles 💪.

RefrigeratorOk8848 , nappy/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

Final score:

45points

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Chriss21 4 months ago

My nephew asked why I have dimples on my butt

15points

#37

Had an older couple who frequented a coffee shop I worked at many moons ago, both extremely sweet in nature.

One day the lady had come in on her own and told me how beautiful she thought my smile was and it was the most tender moment I had ever experienced with a stranger to this day.

Still have gripes with my little snaggle tooth but I always flash a big grin in pictures because of her.

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Final score:

43points

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Shark Lady 4 months ago

Someone once told me that my smile is bewitching, I'm not pretty and don't smile much so I think the person who said it was just in shock that I smiled!

14points

Woman Put A Water Fountain With A Camera In Her Yard, Here Are 24 Photos Of Regular Visitors (New Pics)

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#38

Two girls stopped me in high school “You did a good job in that play. Are you really mean in real life?” I played Marlon Brando in a high school play in A Street Car Named Desire.

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Final score:

42points

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Maggz Bennett 4 months ago

No, you played Stanley Kowalski. Marlon Brando played him in the 1952 movie version.

34points

#39

I was in a mental hospital and a therapist doing group therapy asked me what's a trait about me or something and I just talked about how I was talented at video games, and the therapist told me that one trait I have is that I am very polite. I was kinda surprised and kept smiling when I went to sit down.

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Final score:

41points

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#40

I love your freckles!

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40points

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#41

That I have a calming presence :,).

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Final score:

22points

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Amelia Jade 4 months ago

I've been told this my quite a few people. A few were relatives of clients when I was a doula. One client's mom told me I had a calming presence and then said I'd be really good in hospice care (I really wouldn't). The funny thing is, I have OCD and anxiety, and I feel like total chaos inside. I'm just good at projecting calm--inside I'm usually not.

5points

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#42

One time I was talking to a very good friend of mine about a very complicated relationship I had with this woman.

She had very abusive and toxic behaviors, and I was talking to him about how I would wonder if she had changed, if I should try it again and give it a second shot and he replied something in the lines of "I think you deserve someone a lot better, you have a really big heart and deserve someone who values this".

I never forgot that. It got really stuck to me. And it made me realize that we must be with someone who values the love we have to give, and that we should not be ashamed of having a lot of love to give to the ones who are special to us.

Today I'm currently married to a woman who really values how much I love her and we really support each other. I'm still a good friend of the guy who told me this. Even though we followed separate ways in life, we still keep in touch from time to time.

"Your life ain't nothing but the tiny things you left behind.".

Beneficial_Sir6930 Report

Final score:

21points

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#43

40 Compliments That Left A Lasting Impact On The People Who Received Them “You’re too smart. It scares me.”.

redflower5 , Jeffrey Reed/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

Final score:

19points

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Mark 4 months ago

*Laughs in quadratic formula*

18points

#44

My top two:

My grandma told me I'm her star. She passed away in 2019, I miss her so much. I got stars tattooed on me to remind me of her.

A customer at my old job told me, "You know, I don't know you but you look and smell so clean." Loved that.

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Final score:

18points

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Kit Black 4 months ago

I think sometimes tone and expression are necessary to truly appreciate a certain compliment because on the face of it, this one would creep me out 🫥

7points

#45

“you’re godsent” i can’t get over it and i still think about it to this day.

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Final score:

17points

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Michael Largey 4 months ago

God also sent the Ten Plagues of Egypt, so ...

0points

#46

40 Compliments That Left A Lasting Impact On The People Who Received Them My professional skateboarder friend said “you should do standup!” According to men, women aren’t funny so this was a great compliment.

_brittleskittle , Lina Kivaka/Pexels (not the actual photo) Report

Final score:

16points

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Sava Hax 4 months ago

Women aren't funny? Nah don't think there's a discrepancy there. Some hold back more but if she's comfortable around you brace the fck up you're in for a ride haha

10points

Woman Refuses To Chip In For Babysitting Because She Doesn’t Even Have Kids, Asks If She’s A Jerk

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#47

You have a sweet spirit.

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16points

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BewilderedBanana 4 months ago

So do i. It's in a bottle on my desk :)

3points

#48

You have a smile that could light up a whole city. and that was in freakting detroit of all places.

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16points

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#49

"You're handsome."
P.s I'm not that good looking guy.

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Final score:

16points

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BoredPossum 4 months ago

That's what you think.

11points

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#50

Was told i looked like a freshly picket bouquet and a breath of fresh air in the morning, and i legit almost cried.

Final score:

16points

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Shelli Aderman 4 months ago

I’m picturing a fence for some reason… 😉

4points

#51

When I was 18 I was a hostess at a restaurant, and a John Wayne impersonator came in, told me that I had a beautiful smile and gave me his autograph.

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14points

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Michael Largey 4 months ago

"Nice grin, pilgrim."

1point

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#52

I was told I looked like a flower out of Alice in Wonderland, by the small town local eccentric genius.

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14points

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#53

"So nice that I have someone who willing to listen my stuff. Thanks God I got you" I love helping people with their trouble and find the solutions for them.

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14points

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#54

I can’t imagine anyone mentally winning over you.

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13points

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#55

"You're intellectually consistent." .

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13points

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ZuriLovesYou 4 months ago

What does that mean?

1point

#56

You are built like a tank

Look I get compliments all the time

But those are about non-physical traits

So when I get a genuine compliment about a physical trait that stands out.

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Final score:

13points

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ElfVibratorGlitter 4 months ago

My nickname in college was "the tanks", and definitely not a compliment. I guess it all depends :)

3points

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#57

My friend said that I look like a corgi, because I’m red and short. It was the cutest thing someone ever said to me.

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Content Wombat 4 months ago

Ooooh, I love corgis! x

3points

#58

"You're funny" when it comes from a girl 4 years ago it still sticks with me.

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11points

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#59

A friend of mine in middle school that i have a deep conversation with told me in the end of it "you are too good for this world".

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10points

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#60

That I have nice eyebrows as a man.

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#61

You smell good.

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9points

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#62

Some dude told Me I looked exactly like Dave Mathews with my aviators on.

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9points

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#63

“Your skin is like yogurt.”.

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7points

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Moustachioed Pistachio 4 months ago

Like waz it smooth, or did it have the same tongue coating chalk-like consistency that both deodorant and Greek yogurt happen to share

4points

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40 Compliments That Left A Lasting Impact On The People Who Received Them “You look like you should be at grandma’s house”.

Said to me by a dancer at a strip club on Christmas Day.

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Sava Hax 4 months ago

That might not be a compliment 😅

12points

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Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 4 months ago

I was told I'm a barely adequate soft can-opener. Coming from a cat, that's high praise.

14points

Auntriarch 4 months ago

Shyla, one of the nicest things anyone has ever said to me was when you said "Auntriarch is the heart of us"

9points

Brenda 4 months ago

When my mom told her therapist she wished she could be like me. (I was 16 at the time & she raised me!) When my kids told me I'm "too" nice. Walking through the hotel lobby on our way to celebrate our 10th anniversary, heard hubby say "Yes, she is and she's mine!"

12points

PFD 4 months ago

I don't believe compliments but the girl who said "I wish I had your legs" was so transparently sincere that I've held on to that one for decades. I definitely get it now - I wish I had those legs too. As the old Latin phrase goes, Tempus fuckit.

11points

Binky Melnik 4 months ago

Whoa! I gather I was sick the day we learned that in Latin class, and now I die all the days when I didn’t use it. Thanks, PFD, for making ure I learned it before I die! 💋

3points

TheBlueBitterfly 4 months ago

I got one the other day that I'm still riding the high from. One of my regular customers at work, a lady probably near my own age (40s) said upon walking in the door and seeing me "There's our beautiful silver-haired woman!" It caught me off guard because she isn't overly chatty with me, just always polite. And I'm not what most would consider attractive, I'm obese, bad teeth, patchy red face due to skin condition.

6points

DrBronxx 4 months ago

When my grandfather died, the wake was in his and my grandma's house. My grandma was distraught. We were at the wake everyday. Then, the day before the funeral, my dad asked me to spend the night in the house, just in case my grandma needed me. Of course I said yes. I was a little nervous, if I'm honest. I was in my 20s, but I was still a little freaked out by having to stay in the house with my grandad's dead body. Maybe it had shown on my face later, because my dad came to me later and said "I know it was an odd request to make, but I came to you instead of your brothers because I knew you were the one who would immediately say yes." Whether he meant that or not, it meant a lot to me that I was not only helping my grandma, but my father, who was still dealing with the loss of his own father.

5points

Vanessa MacKenzie 4 months ago

My teenager is going through a really rough time mentally at the moment. It's very difficult to motivate them to even maintain basic hygiene and they regularly say that they're ugly and fat, so why bother. I use a backhanded compliment that seems to perk them up on a regular basis. I tell them "I hate how gorgeous your hair looks right now, it's all shiny and you don't have to brush it" I get a flip of the hair, and huge grin and some cheeky comment back. In reality, I'm complimenting their ability to motivate themselves enough to shower and wash their hair, but they don't hear that part. Sometimes you need to compliment people in a way that they hear less of what the undertone is and more of the surface compliment to allow them to mentally process what is being said. "You smell clean" could go a long way towards someone's motivation.

4points

Tobias Reaper 4 months ago

when i first met my best friend i helped her get away from her abusive EX and she told me i am her Hero

4points

Victoria 4 months ago

My ex didn't like my sense of humor, so I started being self conscious about it in general company. After our divorce, I went back to being my usual self and a woman said to me, "people pay good money to laugh like this". I have carried that with me ever since.

3points

Learner Panda 4 months ago

One of my nieces said she would write on my tombstone "she was wonderful with all animals."

3points

ElfVibratorGlitter 4 months ago

Back when I commuted for work, from Maryland to DC by train and then metro, I had a goal to give at least 3 genuine compliments a day. It's a lot harder than you'd think, but it made me feel good and hopefully a few other people. *** One time I was walking to lunch in DC and this man from across the street basically yelled something like "you are rocking that dress!" Made my day. Still think about it. :)

3points

VOTE if you live in the USA 4 months ago

My mom likes to share that when I was little I wanted to grow up to be a rainbow. I turned 40 this year. As my friends and family wished me happy birthday, more than a couple mentioned how colorful I was. So I did fulfill my childhood dream to be a rainbow after all. 🩷

3points

Rosie 4 months ago

Please don't keep compliments to yourself. If you think it, tell them! You'll make someone's day & maybe give them a boost for life.

3points

Mr.Li 4 months ago

Many Friends telling me, that im a good navigator....some of them wanted me to sit front, next to them, whne they were driving. Cause my presence calms them while driving, and that I will make sure we will get to our goal in time.

3points

Dre Mosley 4 months ago

An elderly lady walked past me in the aisle at the grocery store and squeezed my bicep and said, "nice arms." I still smile about it.

3points

LB 4 months ago

I like to tell my mum that although we had our issues when I was young, like any family, all four of her kids turned out to be kind and responsible people and that seems pretty rare these days.

3points

Poppy 4 months ago

After going decades of feeling like I was an outsider wherever I went (thanks to undiagnosed ADHD) I now work with a great group of people. The biggest compliment I got was after I'd been on annual leave for 2 weeks, my colleagues were happy to see me return and one even said 'things just work easier when you're here' I've never felt so accepted.

2points

Tinkerblu 4 months ago

Someone told me that I reminded them of David Bowie. Not just in looks but also in general vibes. Never forgetting that one!

2points

FaceTime Audio 4 months ago

I have an elderly relative with severe dementia who is one of the loveliest people I know. We always sit together at family functions, and she always compliments me repeatedly, saying things like "I love you so much", "You're so beautiful", and "When are we going to get married?" (that one's a bit odd) She doesn't remember my name, or who I am, or a thing about me, but she knows she loves me, and I'll always treasure that. I adore her. Also, there's an old woman at my synagogue who is just the sweetest, and she always says "You girls are so wonderful" when she sees me and my sisters. She's so kind and welcoming. The whole community loves her.

1point

Midwest Panda 4 months ago (edited)

These are the kind of stories we need more of here on BP!!

1point

Maisey Myles 4 months ago

I’ve told each of my children they are my favorite but not to tell the others.

1point

Glitcher 4 months ago

When my kids were toddlers, our childless friends said my kids were making them rethink having kids. Until then, they hadn't known they could be well behaved and didn't want little monsters. I hope their kids turned out well behaved lol

1point

Papa 4 months ago

A few months ago my sister asked my advice on how she should respond to a situation she was dealing with. She said she asked me because "you're the most level-headed person I know." That caught me by surprise.

1point

KWilly 4 months ago

I appreciate this post. It made me smile time and time again.

1point

Tempest 4 months ago

I was travelling in China and had a young lady (probably a teen) run up to me looking so awe-struck and say “You’re so beautiful” in a voice filled with such admiration. She then asked to take a photo with me and kept repeating her compliment. I was so taken aback that I didn’t even know what to say to her. I’ve never thought of myself as good looking and I don’t think I’ve received such compliments in life before, except maybe from my ex (I’m okay with it because I don’t really care much about physical looks but I also do have low self esteem). I don’t even make any attempt to dress up or look pretty - I just wear clothes I’m comfortable in. I still don’t care about my physical appearance much but that random girl’s comment struck with me. I still remember her face and can picture the entire interaction.

1point

DrBronxx 4 months ago

This list really makes me want to compliment people I wouldn't usually think to compliment. Gotta make sure it doesn't come across as creepy, though!

1point

Doctor Strange 4 months ago

The last time I got an unsolicited compliment on my looks. I was 6 years old. I'm over 40 now.

1point

StumblingThroughLife 4 months ago (edited)

When I was 21yo, I holidayed in Portugal - a lovely Country. I followed after my mum by having less than a handful, lol, and I was holidaying with my female colleagues/friends being much more... more, lol. Anyhoo, we went to a mostly Portuguese-clientele bar, and I was wearing a crêpe de Chine sundress sans bra (didn't need one, lol). Got a bit tipsy and hadn't realised that I flashed each time I leaned over the (long) table to talk to my equally tipsy mates. After a while, one of the barmen brought me over a bottle of sparkling wine and said it was a gift from the locals for gifting them with "the sight of the most beautiful breasts." At the time, I died 1000 deaths, and couldn't wait to get out of there, but a long while later (when back home), I thought about it and finally shook off my embarrassment of having small boobs.

1point

Jp@nda 4 months ago

Be proud of whatever you have, I think smaller chests are much more attractive. Coming from a woman's point of view lol

1point

Chris Kelly 4 months ago

When I was around 50 I went out to visit my folks, my Dad put his arm around me and told me I was the best son he ever had. All I could do was hug him back and say thanks. I knew he said it as a compliment because I was his daugher & very girly but my brother was just didn't want to do any thing. It was also a good laugh.

0points

Chris Robertson 4 months ago

I was half the IT department for a small insurance company, supporting the ladies in the main office. A few months after I left, I came back for a couple of days to add new tax software. I asked the office manager how things were going with my replacement. She replied "You never made us feel stupid."

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Binky Melnik 4 months ago

Here’s an easy way to improve the lives of hundreds and hundreds of people around you: Every time you leave the house, surreptitiously look at the people you pass. When you see someone who never gets compliments (don’t ask for examples; you’ll know), compliment them. No matter who it is, you can find something nice to say: “Wow! You smell amazing! You have great taste in colognes!” “Oh, how I wish I had wavy hair like yours!” “You have such amazing taste; that bag is AWESOME!” “You’ve gotta be awfully smart; I’ve never been able to get through that book [they’re holding]” Try to compliment them about THEM. (Note how even when I compliment them about an item, I tie it to a personality characteristic.) A lot of these people have likely never heard a compliment before, and for all you know, they’ll go home and cry happy tears over it. It costs you nothing to do this, and it might mean the world to them.

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Binky Melnik 4 months ago (edited)

I’ve been doing this for thirty years now, and it STILL makes me feel good to know I made someone smile and feel good. I swear I get more out of it than they do. Bonus tip: Keep a good dance tune at the top of your playlist (I keep Dr Alban’s “It’s My Life”) (this is entirely different from Talk Talk’s song of the same name), and when you see a teenager crying, turn the song on, sit beside them a moment, offer them an earbud, then get up and hold your hand out. Most will dance with you, but even if they don’t, dance anyway. They’ll smile at minimum, and laugh at maximum. Maybe the kid is heartbroken; maybe the parents said or did something awful. Either way, you could potentially be saving a life, and at the very least, you’ll make ‘em feel better. Again, it costs you nothing, and it’s fun besides! We’ll never know what that compliment does for someone, but I’d be willing to bet that nearly 100% of the time, they’ll feel good and also never forget it.

0points

Jessica Denny 4 months ago

I had someone recently tell me she lived my spirit and it was beautiful. That was an amazing compliment.

0points

Jessica Denny 4 months ago

*loved

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Casey Smith 4 months ago (edited)

“You’re really pretty. You’d never know it, but you’re really pretty.” A platonic guy friend said that to me about 20 years ago and it’s still my favorite. Thank you, Eldon, wherever you are, you saw my inner beauty.

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Chauncy Franklin 4 months ago

My sister said I am the family cheerleader and cruise director.

0points

John Harrison 4 months ago

I absolutely loved this entire thing -- both the article and the comments. 💙

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Gbenga Popoola 4 months ago

I was trying to private chat a former high school colleague from our high school chat group. I'm usually very reserved in my comments, and I mostly just read without contributing to discussions. I was trying to introduce myself as a friend of some of the more popular people in the group, when he responded with something like this: 'You don't need all these introductions, your integrity speaks for you'. I was pleasantly surprised. No matter how silent you are, you still get noticed.

0points

Rayne OfSalt 4 months ago

A bro-type dude told me I had "great tits". That was surprisingly affirming.

0points

Cerridwn d'Wyse 4 months ago

It's often the little things. Whether a compliment or thank you you make a person's day.

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JuniorCJ82 4 months ago

I was told, "I like your energy." 🥹

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Laura ballam 4 months ago

I worked in a really mean law firm for a little bit out of university. I was told by the constantly horribly unpleasant lawyer once that maybe i could be their recording on their voicemail because i had a beautiful kinda sexy voice. meant a lot, still quit soon after.

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Aroace tiger (she/they/he) 4 months ago

Around a week ago i went with my brother to get his hair cut. His hairdresser was lovely and complemented my earrings. I was then walking around on the same say and a guy complemented my hair. I will never forget that day.

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sturmwesen 4 months ago

So..last week when asking where my blonde somewhat radiant (i hope this is the right translation) client was, a colleague commented that it was such a nice description. I did seriously not realize it before but I always thought of her "that radiant face with laugh lines", even when she was stressed.

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Swan 4 months ago

my schoolmates were insulting me in class as usual and one of them said I looked like the Joconde(Mona Lisa) as an intended insult, followed by "ut at least the Joconde smiles. It was intended as a usual insult but ;

0points

Captive 4 months ago

A classmate was watching porn before class on his PSP and he said I look like the male. That counts as a compliment, doesn't it?

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sturmwesen 4 months ago

ehh depends

1point

I_imagine_even_worse_w***s 4 months ago

There are at least 4 of these that are not compliments! But hey they seem to have had the same desired results so that's the main thing 😅

-1point

JennyH 4 months ago

So, correct me if wrong, BUT why are there soooo many repeats? Maybe my connection

-1point

Jacquie Carr 4 months ago

No repeats for me

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Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 4 months ago

I was told I'm a barely adequate soft can-opener. Coming from a cat, that's high praise.

14points

Auntriarch 4 months ago

Shyla, one of the nicest things anyone has ever said to me was when you said "Auntriarch is the heart of us"

9points

Brenda 4 months ago

12points

PFD 4 months ago

11points

Binky Melnik 4 months ago

Whoa! I gather I was sick the day we learned that in Latin class, and now I die all the days when I didn’t use it. Thanks, PFD, for making ure I learned it before I die! 💋

3points

TheBlueBitterfly 4 months ago

6points

DrBronxx 4 months ago

5points

Vanessa MacKenzie 4 months ago

4points

Tobias Reaper 4 months ago

when i first met my best friend i helped her get away from her abusive EX and she told me i am her Hero

4points

Victoria 4 months ago

3points

Learner Panda 4 months ago

One of my nieces said she would write on my tombstone "she was wonderful with all animals."

3points

ElfVibratorGlitter 4 months ago

3points

VOTE if you live in the USA 4 months ago

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Rosie 4 months ago

Please don't keep compliments to yourself. If you think it, tell them! You'll make someone's day & maybe give them a boost for life.

3points

Mr.Li 4 months ago

3points

Dre Mosley 4 months ago

An elderly lady walked past me in the aisle at the grocery store and squeezed my bicep and said, "nice arms." I still smile about it.

3points

LB 4 months ago

I like to tell my mum that although we had our issues when I was young, like any family, all four of her kids turned out to be kind and responsible people and that seems pretty rare these days.

3points

Poppy 4 months ago

2points

Tinkerblu 4 months ago

Someone told me that I reminded them of David Bowie. Not just in looks but also in general vibes. Never forgetting that one!

2points

FaceTime Audio 4 months ago

1point

Midwest Panda 4 months ago (edited)

These are the kind of stories we need more of here on BP!!

1point

Maisey Myles 4 months ago

I’ve told each of my children they are my favorite but not to tell the others.

1point

Glitcher 4 months ago

1point

Papa 4 months ago

1point

KWilly 4 months ago

I appreciate this post. It made me smile time and time again.

1point

Tempest 4 months ago

1point

DrBronxx 4 months ago

This list really makes me want to compliment people I wouldn't usually think to compliment. Gotta make sure it doesn't come across as creepy, though!

1point

Doctor Strange 4 months ago

The last time I got an unsolicited compliment on my looks. I was 6 years old. I'm over 40 now.

1point

StumblingThroughLife 4 months ago (edited)

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Jp@nda 4 months ago

Be proud of whatever you have, I think smaller chests are much more attractive. Coming from a woman's point of view lol

1point

Chris Kelly 4 months ago

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Chris Robertson 4 months ago

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Binky Melnik 4 months ago

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Binky Melnik 4 months ago (edited)

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Jessica Denny 4 months ago

I had someone recently tell me she lived my spirit and it was beautiful. That was an amazing compliment.

0points

Jessica Denny 4 months ago

*loved

0points

Casey Smith 4 months ago (edited)

0points

Chauncy Franklin 4 months ago

My sister said I am the family cheerleader and cruise director.

0points

John Harrison 4 months ago

I absolutely loved this entire thing -- both the article and the comments. 💙

0points

Gbenga Popoola 4 months ago

0points

Rayne OfSalt 4 months ago

A bro-type dude told me I had "great tits". That was surprisingly affirming.

0points

Cerridwn d'Wyse 4 months ago

It's often the little things. Whether a compliment or thank you you make a person's day.

0points

JuniorCJ82 4 months ago

I was told, "I like your energy." 🥹

0points

Laura ballam 4 months ago

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Aroace tiger (she/they/he) 4 months ago

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sturmwesen 4 months ago

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Swan 4 months ago

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Captive 4 months ago

A classmate was watching porn before class on his PSP and he said I look like the male. That counts as a compliment, doesn't it?

-1point

sturmwesen 4 months ago

ehh depends

1point

I_imagine_even_worse_w***s 4 months ago

There are at least 4 of these that are not compliments! But hey they seem to have had the same desired results so that's the main thing 😅

-1point

JennyH 4 months ago

So, correct me if wrong, BUT why are there soooo many repeats? Maybe my connection

-1point

Jacquie Carr 4 months ago

No repeats for me

0points