It seems like women just can’t bring themselves to accept a compliment with a simple “Thank you.” It’s almost as if it’s woven into our DNA to elaborate, excuse, or deflect praise. Instead of graciously accepting a compliment, we often feel the need to rationalize it or redirect it back to the compliment-giver.
Consider this exchange:
“I adore your dress!”
“Thanks! I really love yours as well,” (all while glancing down at her own sweatpants that boldly declare, ‘Check out my playlist’).
Or how about:
“That was an amazing dinner party!”
“Oh, I barely did anything! My best friend had the recipes, and my partner manned the grill. Plus, the balloon experts at the party store really knew their stuff, and the cashier at the grocery store was so generous with the double bags.”
And who can forget:
“You look fantastic!”
“Oh, it’s just the jeans! They’re great at hiding my imperfections, and I snagged them on sale, thankfully!” (As if admitting to paying full price is a crime.)
It’s almost comical, isn’t it? Imagine if men behaved this way:
“Nice outfit, man.”
“Thanks! Yours is pretty cool too, didn’t know overalls were back in style!”
“Great party last night.”
“Yeah, well, my wife did the chicken marinade, and I haven’t cleaned the grill in ages, so…”
“You’ve trimmed down!”
“Oh really? It’s just my Dockers with adjustable waistbands.”
It’s as though we feel compelled to undermine our worth. The truth is, the person offering the compliment would much prefer to hear a genuine “Thank you” rather than a lengthy explanation of why they shouldn’t have said it in the first place.
And let’s clear the air—I apologize for calling anyone insane earlier; that was thoughtless. What I really meant was, you look absolutely stunning! By the way, are those new shoes? They’re fantastic, but honestly, everything looks great on you!
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In summary, it’s time we embrace compliments with grace and confidence. Let’s give ourselves permission to acknowledge our worth without the need to downplay it.
Keyphrase: Complimenting a Woman
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