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The stereotype that only women like to hear compliments is still alive and well today. Research shows that women receive more compliments than men in general. When people compliment women, it's most often about their looks and appearance. Men, in turn, receive compliments about their skills, competence, and abilities.

While compliments might make some people cringe (especially when they're not appropriate), they generally make us feel good. Apparently, receiving a compliment lights up the same part of our brain as when we get a monetary reward.

Naturally, guys would like to get that feeling too, right? To show that they like receiving compliments just as much as women, one netizen asked guys online: "Men of Reddit, what was the last compliment you got? When was it?" This gave lots of guys the opportunity to boast about the times they were flattered and maybe even blushed a little when receiving a particularly nice compliment.

#1

50 Compliments Men Got That Stuck With Them I had a phone call with my younger sister the other day and I suppose her boyfriend was there and he overheard the convo.

He said that I have a safe voice that lacked hatred and anger. I have never heard that before and now that makes me want to become a person that radiates that in all my ways.

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Alexia
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow. "Lacked hatred and anger" - this is just speculation, but perhaps he comes from a dysfunctional/ toxic environment. It is only then when you truly appreciate safety and lack of hatred/ anger.

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#2

50 Compliments Men Got That Stuck With Them Kind of a cop out, but my 5 year old daughter, just this morning, said I was really strong and handsome for picking up her rain boots. I'll take it anyday.

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Nea
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the purest of the compliments you’ll get.

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#3

50 Compliments Men Got That Stuck With Them My wife told me that she seriously appreciates me preparing her lunch for the day so that when she wakes up, it’s ready to go and that it makes a huge difference in her life. Then she gave me a hug and a smile.

I love my wife.

I work a swing shift, so I go to bed around 2:00 to 3:00 AM. So when she’s asleep, I tend to meal prep a little. I take extreme satisfaction in knowing that I am impacting her in a largely positive way.

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#4

50 Compliments Men Got That Stuck With Them One of my students is entering a speech contest about “Someone you respect.” They’re writing their speech about me.

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Alexia
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That sweet moment when you realize how you impacted your students' lives. Congrats :)

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#5

50 Compliments Men Got That Stuck With Them I had a friend come out to me in high school.

My first question was, of course, do you think I’M hot?

He assured me that, while I AM objectively hot, he only saw me as a brother.

Lived off that compliment for months.

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Chewie Baron
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I remember when I came out to people at a job I had in the early 90s. One of the guys asked the same question, and he was indeed hot, and I told him so. He was walking around like he was 10 feet tall after that!

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#6

50 Compliments Men Got That Stuck With Them The smartest woman I’ve been with for several years says I’M the smartest and kindest guy she’s met. Apparently other dudes she had been with were overly sexual or airheads. Don’t get me wrong, I love being in her pants but damn her brain is what turns me on the most. The smartest woman i’ve ever been with thinks I’M smart? Major ego boost.

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setsuriseikou
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A man turned on by a woman's brain is an epitome of smart and sexy in my eyes.

Thrillion
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3 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lot of beautiful women in the world but the one that "gets you" and can respond in the same manor is absolutely priceless. I adore my witty woman.

Marnie
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3 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had the opposite. I dated a guy who was a chemist with a PhD. I remember him saying on his first day at a new job that he made sure to tell all the people who didn't have a PhD that he didn't think any less of them. He was a piece of work sometimes, but mostly he was fun. Anyway, on our first date, I told him I was a software developer. That's like saying you're a lawyer. Actually, it's even a much bigger variety. I never said what type of software or what my company did. He just interrupted to talk about work he'd done with high powered computers. Fine. I don't much like talking about my job. We never once, NEVER ONCE, had an intellectual conversation. I think he thought I wasn't very bright, based on many little things. I remember saying if I'd known they pay you to get your PhD, I maybe would have considered it. He said, "Well, it's not like just anyone can do it." I think he'd have been surprised to know that I was a National Merit Finalist (without a lick of studying).

Marnie
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

FYI, National Merit Finalist is when you do very well on your PSATs and SATs. I'm not trying to brag about anything. I'm mostly an idiot, but I was quite smart academically. in addition, I have a knack for taking tests. I'm a great guesser. It just chews my chaps to this day that this guy acted this way. We didn't date long.

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Magenta Blu
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The real question is.. how on earth do people achieve to make someone feel great about being with them? No one ever liked me being around them, no matter what I do or not. It seem my very mere existence bothers people.. I don't understand how to achieve to be tolerated by someone

Livingwithcfs
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Felt this needs to be addressed as its a concern. You comment suggests that you may have trouble about your existence. You need to learn and discover who you are and what you want to be. How you do thst is up to you but people are generally turned off people who don't like themselves much. You are important, learn to embrace that, the rest will come

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DrBronxx
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why does "the smartest woman I've ever been with" come across to me as damning with faint praise?

Jen Mart
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

great comment! We gals however do have to have a twinkie once in awhile Not good for you at all but soooo good

Julia Mckinney
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My husband and I were talking about pre-teen/mid-teen girls being passionate about horses or teen idols and I asked him if he'd ever been completely hung up on a hobby or something when he was a teen. His reply- "the only thing I've been passionate about is you". Yep, I melted.

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#7

50 Compliments Men Got That Stuck With Them I think this was over eight years ago.

I met my long-distance girlfriend for the first time, and as soon as she saw me, she blurted out, 'Goddamn, you're even hotter in person.'

That was probably the first time I ever blushed, lol (laughing out loud).

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Nea
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My relationship with my now husband started online and when we met for the first time in real, he also blurted something similar. It was a relief more than anything because I feared not being attractive to him in real.

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#8

50 Compliments Men Got That Stuck With Them Yesterday; coworker thought I was early 20s. I’m turning 41 in a couple weeks.

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Karl
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had one like this the other day. Younger Co-worker asked me how old I am. I asked how old she thought I was. “About 37 or 38” she said (I’m 56 😎)

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#9

50 Compliments Men Got That Stuck With Them Was minding my business while grocery shopping one afternoon. In my head, probably thinking about work or something. A pretty woman who looked at least 15 years younger than me approached me while I was at the self checkout and asked me if I was single. I was completely dumbfounded. Took a few seconds to realize what was happening. I lifted my hand to show my ring and she left. The attendant at the store approached me to say he has never seen that happen before. We slapped high five and I’ve been living off that for about the last three years.

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#10

50 Compliments Men Got That Stuck With Them About a year ago, I was seeing a girl who turned out to be heavily traumatized. One day, she texted me "You're insatiably sweet and feel like everything that is good in the world." I was trying so hard to make her feel like she deserved good things, so this made me incredibly happy. It ended in flames, but I wish her well, and that will probably be the best compliment I'll ever receive.

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#11

50 Compliments Men Got That Stuck With Them It was fall, 2007. An unusually warm day with a light breeze. She said “that shirt looks really good on you.” I think of it often.

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#12

50 Compliments Men Got That Stuck With Them Not the last, but a nice story:

When I was studying at the university, I was at a lake one day. I was in my early 20. I had to cross the dam of a hydro power plant to get there. When walking back, a guy from behind me started talking to me. Maybe a couple of years older.

He asked if I knew where the nude bathing area was. I told him that it was a bit down the path on the other side of the lake. He then asked me if I was doing something this evening.

I paused for a moment and said "Sorry, but I am not gay". He also paused and said:

"That's a shame, because you are really sexy."

That was about 20 years ago.

Yesterday, my wife said she likes my butt. That was probably the last one.

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#13

A girl told me that whenever she is with me, she feels safe.

That meant a lot.

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#14

I’m 6’5”. Last week I was at Walmart and an elderly woman came up to me and said, “wow you’re very tall and handsome I want to take you home with me”. I awkwardly laughed and said okay.

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“…A special thank you for investing time in teaching me how to appreciate and uplift our team. Your leadership style positively impacts our work environment…”

Went straight in my “Motivational” folder in my email inbox where I keep expressions of happiness to look over on tough days. I have 7 items in that box from the last calendar year.

Kindness, is a delicacy that we should all strive to make less rare.

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#16

50 Compliments Men Got That Stuck With Them My fiancée calls me beautiful, pretty, gorgeous all the time. I know they are traditionally more feminine descriptors but I don’t care I f*****g love it. Always puts a smile on my face.

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DennyS (denzoren)
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Doesn't matter what others think. Once you like it and very nice of her to compliment you all the time.

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50 Compliments Men Got That Stuck With Them My wife texted me this the othet day:

You're a GREAT husband and a GREAT dad. I've loved listening and witnessing all that you do for our little family.

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#18

50 Compliments Men Got That Stuck With Them Depends on if it's physical or emotional

Physical was 14th of December 2023, One of my classmates complimented my outfit saying I look great and well put together

Emotional was yesterday I spent the entire semester helping all of my classmates in college study making them guides answering questions and giving out free lectures, yesterday was results day so I got praised by anyone that passed the semester and they all passed I made sure of it.

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#19

50 Compliments Men Got That Stuck With Them Yesterday actually. I was at my dentist picking up my toothpaste and the older receptionist lady told me how handsome I looked. I’m still on cloud 9 because of it.

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#20

A friend helping me through a separation and custody battle reassured me that I'm a good man and a good father. It felt so good to hear, all I could do was cry.

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Auntriarch
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And if the ex is as much a heap of poisonous shïte as my ex sister in law, OP is probably a good mother as well

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#21

50 Compliments Men Got That Stuck With Them I got complimented on my painted nails yesterday. Made my day because it's obviously not a common stylistic choice for men.

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#22

50 Compliments Men Got That Stuck With Them Had a 5th grader tell me yesterday that I was her favorite substitute teacher.

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#23

In the parking lot of Walmart, an older lady said that I have beautiful eyes. 😍

I had given her my cart after loading my stuff into the car.

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H Daven
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unlike the previous elder lady with the 6"5 dude, this is not sexual harassment

#24

50 Compliments Men Got That Stuck With Them I’m a really lucky man. My wife tells me I look handsome or sexy at least once a week.

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#25

50 Compliments Men Got That Stuck With Them My 4 year old daughter hugged me after just getting a haircut, she said “you smell good.” I guess the hair product worked. It was a 180 degree departure from what she normally says about my smells.

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#26

50 Compliments Men Got That Stuck With Them An old drunk lady called me cute at the bar, made my whole week.

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#27

50 Compliments Men Got That Stuck With Them A gym bro complemented my gains yesterday morning.

That bro will get a fist bump whenever I see him now.

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#28

50 Compliments Men Got That Stuck With Them 29th of December 2004, it was my 7th birthday, eating out with family and the lady server said “who’s the birthday boy”, I said: me. She responded enthusiastically, “aw, happy birthday cutie!” - lest I forget.

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#29

Completely changed my haircut a few days ago and felt handsome like never before. Noticed people being a tad nicer to me. Yesterday a female aquientance of mine said I look great.

A good haircut can change people's outlook on you completely, I'll tell you that.

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Abdullah Abd Rahman
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, it does.I changed my haircut on the advice of my daughters.I'm 69 and many friends and colleagues say I look young now. Amazing what a haircut can do for your appearance!

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#30

I took it as a compliment but last year in my 3rd year of highschool in the final month i got angry about something bc i was being taken advantage of and this girl and a friend of mine said "dumba*s its because you're nice".

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Edison Lima
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The fact that you took it as a compliment is the best part. It means you are not one of those "nice guys finish last" or "nice guys" types of guys. And that is good.

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#31

I'm one of the lucky few. Both my friends and my gf compliment me all the time.
Not that I'm super hot or anything.

Just have really loving supportive people in my life.

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Lil Miss Hobbit
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My family is like this. If I dress up to go out, I will get 6 compliments before I get out the door.

#32

Today, wife said I am "2nd best cook in the world"(1st will always be her mom).

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#33

Not the last one but one that keeps me up at night.

I was new in the city, walking down the street, minding my own business.

I stop at the crosswalk. The green light turns on, everyone gets moving. Suddenly mid-crossing the street, this gorgeous young lady gently grabs my arm, looks at me, smiles and drops the bomb 'I love your smell".

I froze right there, blushing, stuttering "uh...uh...th..thank you". Passes a second, she waves and leaves.

Maybe I should have said something more? Maybe compliment her back? I cringe, for I will never know.

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#34

50 Compliments Men Got That Stuck With Them TSA agent told me my fade was *perfect* . Had me giddy for the whole flight home.

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#35

50 Compliments Men Got That Stuck With Them 10 years ago my buddies sister met me for the first time. I had bigs arms then. Out of no where she grabbed my arm and squeezed it, giggling. All she said was wow. I think about that often.

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#36

At my age, being called a handsome old gent (I live in the south) is about as good as it gets.

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#37

50 Compliments Men Got That Stuck With Them "Ha ha, that's so funny😆"

-from an attractive co-worker this morning

EDIT: This morning **AT WORK**, now I see what you people are on about. Sorry.

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#38

Nice beard. Last week.

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Sven Grammersdorf
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I get that a lot, about equally from men and women. Once last year from a little girl.

#39

Only compliment I ever get is "you're a nice person".

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Ava Lemar
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3 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hey, take that and run with it. So many people nowdays aren't nice. You are probably a refreshing change of pace.

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#40

50 Compliments Men Got That Stuck With Them Teenager in the street said “You’re big aye can I see your biceps?” While I was walking through the city on a holiday a few days ago.

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#41

“I like your lips” - hot girl, junior year in high school. 1999.

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#42

Cute girl in BK asking for my number and calling me hot circa 2008, got me through till now.

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#43

About 2 weeks ago at the gym. A lady told me I had nice calves.

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#44

My shirts get alot of compliments. All over the top Hawaiian ones.

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Jane Jayne Jain Jeign Jein
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I believe the world would be a better place if more people would dress flamboyantly - colour brings joy to the world. There's a trend in the UK for brand new expensive brand cars to be shades of grey that look like undercoat or primer and I can't stop thinking those rich tw4ts buying them are sucking joy out of the world for the rest of us.

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#45

The guy running my vape shop recognized the "SET THE TONE" Shoresy hoodie I got for Christmas and responded positively.

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#46

I’m sure I’m forgetting some but, aside from generic “you look nice” types, I often recall when my ex-wife’s step-dad’s mom complimented my ability to hold a conversation. That was probably 2009.

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Lil Miss Hobbit
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some guys get "you're hot" a lot and never get complimented on their character or personality.

#47

50 Compliments Men Got That Stuck With Them The waitress decided to speak up while I was a business lunch

“You look like that guy really funny guy in those movies.”

“The one whose parents were musicians or something.”

“That Zach guy.”

“Zach Galifianakis”.

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Auntriarch
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had to look up the Zach in question. He looks cuddly and if he's a comedian he's halfway there.

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#48

A girl complimented me Tuesday on my Olivia Rodrigo hoodie - i wanted to say thank u but i was speechless.

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#49

Twelve years ago someone told me they liked my shirt.

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JoNo
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3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's sad it's been 12 years since being told a compliment AND that they know it's been 12 years.

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#50

"hey eh, I just wanted to say I really like your hair" - 13-14 years ago I think.

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