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Compliments don’t just make others go from feeling slightly better about themselves to plain great in one sentence. They also enhance our own self-confidence. Because giving a nice compliment requires us to look for the good in others.
But saying a nice one is really an art form in itself. Unsolicited ones do more harm than good, overly personal ones can instantly ruin anything, and many sound just forced. So this time we’re taking a look at the most memorable ones that stick with men for many years to come.
From “a hot girl complimenting a hat” and making the guy want to wear it for three years straight to saying that kids are lucky to have you as their dad, these are some very sweet moments in our otherwise often sour world.
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#1
A coworker who I would walk to the bus station with said "I feel safe with you" and as a big hairy dude with resting murder face and a deep voice, that was something absolutely new to me. It's been 6 years and I still think about that compliment.
Eva the Egg 4 years ago
So heartwarming and sweet! Im sure that stayed with you for a long time
KatHat 4 years ago
Reading a few of these is affirming to me that compliments mean a LOT to most of us, and most of us do not get enough of them. Please, people - if you think something positive about someone, or say it to someone else, TELL THE PERSON! TELL THEM! You might feel self-conscious the first couple of times but after that it will become more natural. Let's speak more kindness into the world and combat all the negativity and nasty trolling that's out there these days.
QueerTheory 4 years ago
There is this one genuinely nice and safe guy at our work, whom me and a few other people have complemented for being safe. He is currently being bullied and shamed by the toxic alpha males because apparently he’s a girl because other girls feel safe around him.
Lucas 4 years ago
Hope they are a) reported and dealt with by bosses b) you are all rallying around him and telling the others how effing wrong they are. Bullies are usually cowards and frequently people with low self esteem issues. Obviously without putting yourselves at risk. Disgusting how kindness can get viewed as weakness by pathetic people.
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Aamna Shah 4 years ago
Sincerely given compliments stay with us. Let's compliment each other more.
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#2
A girl once told me I saved her life because (unknown to me) she was battling depression when I happened to show up with her favor Starbucks drink to congratulate her on her new job.
You never know the impact your small deeds can do.
Ela PootTree 4 years ago
In my final year of University during dealine days, a random guy, a stranger got up and walked up to me from across the room to offer me his homebaked cookies. He offered everyone else in the Library room too. Not many accepted. I accepted. I was struggling with a really bad depression. and his simple kind act saved me life as I was in a really deep depression, feeling really lonely and suicidal at the time.
ChickyChicky 4 years ago
I once bought a newspaper from a likely-homeless woman. She was wearing a cute blue romper that matched her blue eyes perfectly. I said "wow, you look so great in that outfit, it really makes your eyes stand out!" She hugged me tightly for almost a full minute. I don't know her story or why my compliment affected her so, but it's true, I felt like my "trivial" kind words touched her deeply.
georgios pahatouridis 1 year ago
she was battling depression and landed a new job? And the depression went away with a cup of coffee? I don´t know Rick...
InfectedVoice 4 years ago
Simple lesson here, be nice to everyone, you don't know s**t people are dealing with, especially after the awful year we've all had.
You’re a really good friend. Your haircut looks great. These are the magic words that instantly make your day. The power of a good, genuine compliment is impossible to deny, so what is it about them that makes us feel so good?
Well, it all comes down to the appreciation. According to Marcia Naomi Berger, a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist in San Rafael, California, “Feeling valued and appreciated are basic human needs,” and appreciation is foundational in good relationships, whether with partners or friends.
#3
My girlfriends grandmother has Alzheimer’s, so she doesn’t remember meeting me. Every time we go and see her, she’ll take my girlfriend to the side and ask “Who is that handsome young man?” While pointing to me.
Sheila Stamey 4 years ago
My mom fell so deeply in love with my s.o. that she, in the depths of dementia, once told me, when I visited her nursing home, "I had his baby, it was a beautiful baby boy!" I giggled and looking at his grinning face, I asked her what she named the baby. " why I named him Danny of course, after his father, and there's nothing you can do about it!" This was indeed my s.o.'s name. I have never ceased to tease him about the "affair". For some reason as long as she could speak to anyone, she would remember him and I could tell by her eyes that she still recognized him when she couldn't speak any longer. He is a very good guy and it makes me happy to think of the things he did for her in her last years, not just because he loved me, but because he did love her and he is just that great of a guy.
Sonja 4 years ago (edited)
That's a nice memory, bittersweet but nice. My alzheimer's memories aren't so nice. Years ago when she was still alive, my grandmother didn't recognize me when I went to see her with my father to the hospital after she had fell at home. She asked him who the girl with him was. The worst thing was that she lived at the same house as we, so it felt especially bad that she didn't recognize me.
#4
I remember my work partner (a woman), talking to another female coworker during lunch about their love lives. She was talking about an ex and how he cheated on her and lied to her and god knows what else. She then said something along the lines of "boys are the worst", and I laughed. She then looked right at me and said "Except you, but you're not a boy, you're a man." I swear, my heart skipped a beat. It was the first time I was ever called something like that. It was amazing to be finally seen that way as a 30 year old.
blugeagua 4 years ago (edited)
That's very sweet, but also don't believe the ridiculous stereotype that that is all women do when we get together. We talk about a whole wide range of topics that have nothing to do with men or romance or even "gossip". And for MANY of us we don't talk about love lives at all.
Ágota Schimanovszky (schagatha) 4 years ago
Even my heart skipped a beat, this is my favorite <3
Jack Stone 4 years ago
Lol she just felt awkward and had to backtrack. Don't flatter yourself, boy.
InfectedVoice 4 years ago
I saved my sister from choking on a marble once, that made me feel like a man, that and getting pegged by Mrs Voice.
Compliments we give and receive are a way to communicate the appreciation we feel to each other. “I would define a compliment as any sort of sincere appreciation of a trait in someone or a behavior or an appearance,” Berger explains. Simultaneously, scientists believe that having a habit of giving compliments helps us notice and appreciate what’s good and what we like in those around us.
#5
"you're really funny, i like you". some really cute girl said this to me quite a while ago, had me nearly crying since i dont get complimented at all, i dont even compliment my self. cried for 10 minutes when i got back home
Eirik Johnsbråten 4 years ago
There are probably many people who like you. I hope they will tell you.
M Kate McCulloch 4 years ago
Aw. Take it or leave it, but being kind to yourself by acknowledging things you would like to change but not dwelling on them, and acknowledging the things you like about yourself, and similarly not dwelling on that. Give you a place to work, and a place to rest, and all of it can be done confidently. No judgment on the so-called negative things. They are there, you probably didn't put them there, you can now choose whether to keep them (cause even so-called negative things can come in handy once in a while) or to work on new ways of being, while resting in the ways you like being. Best of Luck!!
Chris Challis 4 years ago (edited)
awww that is sad and sweet. How about you take care of yourself and realise you are a good person...You are a child of God and have your foibles like all of us.
InfectedVoice 4 years ago
You have to remember as well, people are not quick to pay compliments either, even if they want to.
#6
I (M) was working in Taiwan one summer. Solid group of people.
Anyway, when time came to part ways, lots of hugs were exchanged. There was a traditional Muslim woman in the group who I clicked so well with from the moment we met.
My understanding is that traditional Muslim woman do not make physical contact with males other than their husband.
Anyway, I got to her for a goodbye, I simply put my hand in a waving gesture and said my goodbye.
She then said "No, you know what? I'll hug you." And we hugged.
I think about this from time to time.
Physo 4 years ago (edited)
Why a random downvote? Gotta upvote to make it back up in the positives.
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Shadow 4 years ago
I'm not a toucher, I rarely even hug my parents or brother and other then special circumstances (think death, or extreme stress) where I'll offer to hug someone to make them feel better, I don't touch people, basically any casual touch is weird and awkward for me. Thus for me to offer to hug or to casually touch you is a huge compliment.
third molar 4 years ago
All religions oppress something if you think about it. So generalizing anything is just stupid
Autumn 4 years ago
Religion is a choice for many people and although some may feel oppressed, assuming that everyone is oppressed is stupid. Especially since the topic of oppression only ever comes up for one specific religion, that being Muslim.
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The psychotherapist also believes that a complimentary person is someone that has an optimistic and happier outlook towards life and people.
However, being complimentary is just a part of the job. Not every compliment is solicited, well-timed, and received well. When it comes to a really nice compliment, it should be sincere and specific. General compliments may sound lazy and feel forced, so it’s always best to really think about what you value about another person specifically before uttering it out loud to them.
#7
For a short period in my early twenties I used to work at this school. At one point when we were sitting down eating lunch, this tiny first grader comes and sits next to me, and says quietly. "I wish I had an older sister" "Oh? Why?" "Cause then you and her could become really good friends, and then you would come visit us all the time." I've gotten quite a few compliments from my own age group and older, but that little innocent one was almost heartbreakingly sweet and nice to hear.
#8
“The kids are really lucky that you’re their dad.”
I was wondering if I’d been doing well as a dad and felt kind of depressed, but hearing that from my sweet wife reaffirmed that I’m doing okay.
deanna woods 4 years ago
My mom thought she was a bad mom once because I got some of her quirks and she thought that she had cursed me or something. I told her that she may have given me some of her crazy quirks, but she also gave me some of her best qualities.
Lucas 4 years ago
One person's 'crazy' can be another person's quirky and cute.
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Bobby Goodson 4 years ago
My wife's ex mother-in-law "Thanks for being a better dad to my grand sons than my son"
Queen Jackson. 4 years ago
Random, but have you ever downvoted a post so if you add the reply and post upvotes it’s even? No? Okay then.
M Kate McCulloch 4 years ago
I say that to my ex all the time! He's a really good dad. We just weren't really good partners.
#9
My really sweet young teenage niece told her mom (my sister) that I was the kind of guy she wanted to marry one day. All very innocent and it melted me.
Sergio Bicerra 4 years ago
- "Why do you want to marry a guy like him?" - "He can reach the cookie cupboard!"
Storm Rise 4 years ago
What a wonderful, positive example you're seeting for your niece. You should be proud of yourself! <3
#10
Walked by a young lady walking into a restaurant. She stopped & came back in to tell me I smell great. I smiled the rest of the day
Basil Ignatov 4 years ago
tried it right after i read your tip: Woke up from the slap i got from her half an hour ago ;)
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Equine_Ravenclaw_Directioner 4 years ago
The sad thing is if a man said this to a woman it would be deemed 'creepy'..
Stille20 4 years ago
Actually that crossed my mind. I think it is mildly creepy either way, but also, men do say this and it's usually taken as a compliment because the woman is wearing a perfume they like like.
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Legen ( wait for it ) dary 4 years ago
What perfume is that? I'm sure you smell good for dogs, cats and weed, if they could smell you. 😜
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Pamela Blue 4 years ago
My only issue with this is that if you can smell the cologne just walking past, they're wearing too much!
Julie Bradley 4 years ago
And yet, some young guy who came to my house to do some work asked me about my perfume as he really liked it. It made me very uncomfortable. I'm sure it was an innocent question, but clearly my past experiences still hurt me.
M Kate McCulloch 4 years ago
There was this very overweight man at the store while I was shopping with my husband. Masks on, as is the way, but he had lovely eyes. I ran across him in the aisles three or four times and then thought that I should tell him. He probably doesn't get a lot of genuine compliments. So I told him. He stood behind us at the cash register and chatted with us the whole time with great, huge, lovely, smiling eyes. I loved seeing that this stranger was so happy at such a simple and honest thing. He really had beautiful eyes...
#11
Delivered for hospice for a few years.
I kept having deliveries to this one facility where there was an old woman in a wheelchair who kept saying, “Hey, pretty man,” whenever I’d walk past.
I’d say hi back but I didn’t think much of it. She probably said that to everyone.
But then one time a female orderly asked her, “Pretty man?” as I was walking away.
“GORGEOUS man,” said the old lady.
Never had that word associated with my appearance before or since.
Thanks, lady.
Jade Myers 4 years ago
im low key kind of jealous that a man can feel good about a comment like this where I as a women would immediatly feel a need for stronger boundaries.
Jack Stone 4 years ago
We should invent a form of socialism where drugs are legal.
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Whenever I would visit my aunt in the nursing home, there was a lady who was always in her bed and when I walked past her room I would wave to her. She always looked so happy afterwards.
#12
One time a buddy of mine was making fun of my hat and a random hot chick said "No! It looks super good on you."
I wore that hat almost every day after for 3 years until it wore out.
Kristin Ingersoll 4 years ago
I make a point of it! Not only does it make that person feel happy, it makes ME feel happy! And as the recipient of some well-timed, impactful compliments, the more I put out there, the larger the chance it will make a real difference for someone. Compliments are free. Spread them everywhere!
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LesAnimaux 4 years ago
I compliment people regularly. But only when I mean it. It never failed to make someone smile.
Christer Kolterjahn 1 year ago
I (m56) often wear a hat. And I have gotten a lot of compliments that I look good in my hat. It feels really good, especially as I have lost an eye and can't wear a prosthetic because of severe chronic pain.
pusheen buttercup 4 years ago
They were just jealous you have a sense of style :) they probably figured it'd make you popular and saw you as competition. Men should be allowed to enjoy fashion, same as women.
InfectedVoice 4 years ago
And his mate continued to make fun of it, not to be nasty, that's just what we do, we show our love with insults and ribbing. I wore a pair of white jeans once in 1998 and my friend still brings it up now, and rightly so, they looked stupid.
#13
This exchange literally made me cry. Me: Its not like I have women all over me, I dont know why you think I'm a catch. Her: I dont know why you think you're not.
Leo Domitrix 4 years ago
Me to my hubby every other day for 30 years now.... He still doesn't thiink he's all that. I say he's all that, and a bag of chips, with a chcoolate eclair to boot.
Legen ( wait for it ) dary 4 years ago
My friend the same. She look herself in the mirror and find a chubby girl. I just see a normal body beautiful woman. But I don't have Instagram.
#14
During Halloween I took off my mask and some girl said. "Damn you should keep that mask off more often."
Cute Girl.
#15
Last week a very good client told me she likes working with me because I have joy in my demeanor
deanna woods 4 years ago
A lot of people have complimented me on the fact that I am always smiling and happy.
#16
21 years old at the orthodontists getting a retainer fixed. Nurse who was probably only a few years older than me told me I had really nice blue eyes, while her fingers are all in my mouth. I'm gonna hold onto that one for awhile.
TheLazyPoki 4 years ago
Edward, please explain how you think that would make him a creep. He's just happy about a compliment that he got, even if it was in a weird time.
deanna woods 4 years ago
During my oral surgery, I sneezed and the nurses told me that I have dainty little sneezes.
InfectedVoice 4 years ago
I have dark brown eyes with extremely long eye-lashes for a guy, the only thing I have been consistently complimented on in my life, many woman have said they wish they had my eyelashes. Of course my male friends would say it looked like I was wearing mascara haha.
Legen ( wait for it ) dary 4 years ago
My kids too. Exactly the same. I'm sure if they were girls, they would never come with such long eyelashes.
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Donkey boi 4 years ago
I remember going to the dentist in my early 20's and while having a rummage around she said, 'the fact that you suck my finger instead of biting it, makes you one of my favourite patients'. Super weird, especially as I don't remember ever sucking a dentists finger.
#17
As a child, after a suicide attempt, a nurse once told me that superman doesn't exist. The reality is that most people don't care about me. I have to take care of myself, because no one else will. I have to be my own hero, and I have the strength to do that. It was tough love, but it saved my life.
InfectedVoice 4 years ago
You have to fine-tune tough love sometimes, this seemed the right balance.
Gemma Joubert 4 years ago
Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear smiles that hide tears. Stay strong, and remember that even superheroes take their masks off now and again.
deanna woods 4 years ago
Sometimes in life you will have to take care of yourself and save yourself.
#18
A woman in the lobby of a medical centre with a baby in a pram asked me to keep an eye on it for a moment. I said 'are you sure about that' and she said I just looked like someone she could trust. I was touched, and she was right.
Al Christensen 4 years ago
I have one of those angry resting faces. I'm seldom angry, I just look that way. One day waiting for the light to change, a classic little old lady surprised me by taking my arm for support. I helped her across the street like a good Boy Scout. When we reached the other side she said, "See, you're not a tough guy."
Wade Love 4 years ago
As warm and fuzzy as the feels are here, can we agree this is a clear do-not-try-this-at-home scenario? On the one hand, do not leave your baby with an unknown person, no matter how good he looks. If someone unknown to you asks you to watch a baby, politely say no- do not allow yourself to be put in a position to be accused of anything.
InfectedVoice 4 years ago
I wouldn't advise anyone to do this if they have a baby, or a dog, or anything else they find precious and irreplaceable. No-one has "dodgy asshole" stamped on their forehead.
deanna woods 4 years ago
I am glad that this worked out for the OP, but in this situation you have to be so careful.
#19
During the divorce process, my ex-wife said of me and our now grown daughter, "You are her home."
For all the years of cold indifference and soul crushing disapproval, it was unspeakably nice to see that email.
M Kate McCulloch 4 years ago
ya know - my ex was/is a really good dad, and a really not good partner - to me anyhow. Fortunately, at arm's length, we are friends and effective co-parents.
#20
Shortly after I graduated from college, I got this e-mail from my best friend’s girlfriend. Not having much of a life, I was a frequent third wheel on their dates. She was a year behind us, so she was still in college after I had finished. Anyway, she just goes on and on in this e-mail about how much she misses seeing me around campus and hanging out with me. The line that stuck with me was, “Of all the people I know, you’re the one I most want to see happy.” Closest thing I ever got to a love letter.
Marlowe Fitzpatrik 4 years ago
Aw damn, that makes me tear up. I hope you are indeed happy (and she is, too)
LGBTQpanda 1 year ago
it's wonderful that she took the time to send that message. May we all know such kindness.
#21
“You have really nice veins” - nurse giving me a blood test
Pamela24 4 years ago
Not from a nurse while taking blood, trust me. :) I have a very nice vein that runs right through the middle of my inner elbow and get compliments on it almost every time. :D
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alwaysMispelled 4 years ago
As a nurse I find this hilarious!! My patient population is usually made up of really hard sticks, so when someone is easy we TOTALLY say this!!!
Gabuun Papaschikova 4 years ago
i've given each and every nurse a hard time with my invisible dry vains so when i acompanied my bf to get his blood taken once i heard a nurse compliment vains for the first time and lol'd xD
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Ozacoter 4 years ago
Normally nurses wit me are like ‘I am sorry but you have no blood. You are dead’.
Daria B 4 years ago
In my case it's like "your right arm, please". Apparently, my veins are invisible on my left arm.
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Gabuun Papaschikova 4 years ago
we've started noticing masks so much that i swear i can't watch a movie (even super old ones) without thinking " they're not distangiiing!" or " no maskss in a closed space, that's not too good ! " XD
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Patrick McKemie 4 years ago
I get this a lot. From the Red Cross, from my doctor's office, from my heroin dealer.
#22
I had just started wearing cologne for the first time in my life (around 22) and looked up how to actually apply it properly as not to be obnoxious. Weekend comes around I get dressed throw some cologne on and go out to get a coffee and run errands. Get to the Starbucks and order and the barista says “I like your cologne, it smells nice and you have the exact right amount on when most guys WAY overdo it” (paraphrase). I was so caught off guard by such a sincere and innocent compliment I still think of it before even generic GF compliments.
Wendell T Sasaki 4 years ago
Why say "paraphrase"? When none of us was there? Good story though.
#23
Someone once told me that I was their happy place. I treasure that to this day.
Jackie Nettleton 4 years ago
That’s one of the best things you can ever be! I once had a friend who had an unhealthy relationship with food and she said she loved spending time with me as I didn’t force her to eat which she said was a big relief for her
Rafaela Almeida 4 years ago
I once said this to my best friend growing up. We lost contact, but I wonder if he still remembers
#24
I was told, by a rather drunk lady, that my voice makes her ovaries twitch. I'm used to having people tell me I should be on radio, but that one was unique.
deanna woods 4 years ago
Jaime could you please knock off the jerk behavior. It's unnecessary and it is very rude.
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Tim Douglass 4 years ago
I was told once, by a sweet old lady, that I have a perfect face for radio. I like to think she meant voice...
Gabuun Papaschikova 4 years ago
in 7th grade i was told by my crush that i don't need a mask for halloween :^) i would like to think he meant something nice but i know exactly why he said it lmao
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Hugh Cookson 4 years ago
Had the same sort of compliment once but it was a different part of her anatomy : I'm English and speak with a slightly accented, cultured timbre - something between Hugh Grant and Rupert Everitt (?), and before you ask, yes, it did happen .......
#25
I got onto an elevator at the last minute one time and an older lady said it reminded her of Indiana Jones, then she said I could do radio with a voice like mine.
Sean Kirkwood 4 years ago
The opposite of that is "You have a face for radio and a voice for silent films."
#26
Early on in our relationship my now wife told me that she usually didn't sleep well, except when I was there and then she fell asleep easily. Which is especially impressive at the time given we were cramming me (6'3") and her (5'11") into a standard twin bed.
Jasmine Hufflepuff Henderson 4 years ago
Twin bed is essentially a single person bed. I have a twin and trying to fit two people on it is impossible. It can be done, but it's incredibly uncomfortable.
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InfectedVoice 4 years ago
Twin bed would've been a luxury when I first started seeing Mrs Voice, I stayed at hers sometimes when she still had a single bed at her parents, sweaty and uncomfortable would be an under-statement.
#27
Her: "You could lose all your hair and gain weight. I would still think you are amazing." I was like: "wow"
InfectedVoice 4 years ago
Ahhhh I come up with lots of crazy scenarios for Mrs Voice to see if she will still love me, like if I end up as a head and a spine on a pillow, would you still love me?
Verena Gitterle 4 years ago
A man with a spine is a treasure, and when he has a good head, the better!
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"Your freckles are so cute!" Was said to me by a drop dead gorgeous coworker of mine. Left me feeling like I was on cloud nine.
zovjraar 4 years ago
i love freckles! on a guy or a chick, anywhere! my husband's shoulders are heavily freckled and i think it's sexy.
Crouching hippo hidden panda 4 years ago (edited)
A lot of these are “stunningly attractive, drop dead gorgeous etc” person said this to me. Would the compliment be any less sincere coming from an average person? Or only the snippets worth remembering are by inhumanly beautiful beings that deign to recognize attractive qualities in a lesser being hahaha
#30
Got a Redhead sweatshirt (brand, not red haired person), cutest girl in the class complemented me on it, still have that sweatshirt
#31
This lady at a bar was mad drunk, walked up to me and was like OH MY GOSH you look just like lenny Kravitz (I dont) and guess what, eyebrow raises at me? I'd *ck the sh*t outta Lenny Kravitz.. So we get married in April. Cheers.
Valley Girl 4 years ago
Ok, I read that wrong. I took it as "I d*ck," I thought it was a trans lady! Guess it still could be.
#32
I had a girl tell me she was impressed with how I stayed calm in a stressful situation.
#33
That I used to make her day in primary school (first 8 Australian school years) I never realised that she was so lonely for the year I wasn't with her. She had good friends, but she said without me she felt lonely. She's gotten rather sad recently because she wasn't with me for a year. You're damn right I'm going to make damn sure she isn't lonely, she was my only friend so I'm gonna make sure she has at least one person.
#34
"I`m glad you became part of my live."
Tears from me. A kiss from her.
#35
I used to work a dirty job that also had me staying in hotels. Walked by a pretty girl at the front desk, we nodded heads at each other as I went to my room to clean up. When I came back through to get something to eat in their restaurant she got a shocked look on her face and said, "damn, you clean up nice!" Still remember it 25 years later.
Abhainn 4 years ago
@Alex K there's a difference between a genuine compliment and a sexual advance. Even if the genders were reversed, heck, if a guy said that to me (a girl) as long as he wasn't being douchey about it, I'd love a compliment about it. Often, interactions have a lot of social information in body language, voice tone, and situation.
#37
"I do"
Legen ( wait for it ) dary 4 years ago (edited)
I can't imagine how soul crushed must be to ask a woman to marry and she says no. I saw some videos on youtube, including one in central New York, lots of people and girl just run away.
#38
A coworker 40F said to me 29M: I want my son to be like you one day. After knowing what I did for my ill parents before they pass away. I took care of them and was there all the time, I put my life aside to dedicate my heart and my soul to them. I will never forget this!
#39
Honestly it was one time I got a new haircut and a girl I was talking to at the time said “before you were cute, now you’re handsome”.
Floofy cat 4 years ago
Now if a guy went up to me after my haircut was done and said “before you were cute now you’re beautiful” I think I would’ve punched him...
#40
"You have great kidneys" -Doctor
Leo Domitrix 4 years ago
Once heard "You have an anatomically beautiful brain" from a neurologist. Still havve epilepsy, LOL, bu my MRI is lovely?
Remi Flynne 4 years ago
Had a chest x-ray and still feel slightly disappointed at the opinion 'you have a very average chest' 😆
Load More Replies... Arctic Fox Lover 4 years ago
I also have a great spleen, if you'd like to see a picture. And my left lung is pretty awesome :D
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My friend hugged me and after she released the hug she placed her hand on my stomach whilst talking to me, she exclaimed in a room full of party guests, including my crush at the time "Have you been f*cking working out!?!" I was so embarrassed but happy too because I was a little insecure about myself. I still am since I haven't been gymming
#42
I got cat called by a car full of girls once while on vacation. It seems dumb but I was pretty damn flattered cause I was going through some internal sh*t at the time and was kind of depressed. I know it’s not normally something to be excited about but for me at the time it was a confidence booster.
mac 4 years ago (edited)
Can't help but think, what if you were a woman and the car was full of guys? This post would be on a very different kind of list.
Cynner 4 years ago
Not necessarily, it's the way guys/men bring it that makes the difference. If a car drives by and some guys wave, smile and call 'hey beautiful!', it makes my day!! If a car full of guys whistle, or psssht and call 'hey foxy/sexy lady and glare at me trying to Imagine how i look without clothes... Different story.
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#43
In 5th grade a girl was crying because she hurt her knee so I took her to the medical room and when we got her she hugged me and said "Your the best person I know" I'm still friends with her 11 years later
Legen ( wait for it ) dary 4 years ago
What one thing have to do with other ?
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#44
At 18, my then 24 yo girlfriend who was my first real relationship, told me "you kiss wonderfully". Let's say the rooster in me fluffed his feathers
#45
Don't know if this qualifies or not. My ex-girlfriend (a fairly long time ago) was breaking up with me and she said "You would make a great husband and an excellent father, but you make a sh*tty boyfriend". I found out it is because I wouldn't drop everything and run out of work just to spend time with her. The curse of being responsible.
#46
Not that anyone is gonna see this but here goes. About 6 yrs ago I had taken my son to his doctor’s appointment, he was 1 yr old at the time, during the course of the examination he peed on me as he was not in a diaper as per the doctor’s exam. I dried my shirt as best I could with paper towel in the office, however it was still damp with urine. After the exam my I carried my son to the parking lot, the doctor’s office was in a large mall attached to an professional building. Once at the car I buckled him into his car seat then took off my shirt in order to put on the hoodie I had with me. I thought nothing of it and stripped off my shirt right in the parking lot beside my vehicle. Just as I had gotten my shirt and was baring my “dad bod” to the masses an attractive Spanish woman drove passed and rolled down her window and said very loudly “ME-OW”. I turned and saw her with a very warm and genuine smile appraising me. I blushed deeply and chuckled, she laughed as well and kept driving. I still think about that moment today, it always makes me smile. That one simple gesture made and continues to make me happy.
Whatshername 4 years ago
And that is exactly why I would love to be catcalled again. Take me 20 years back please 😉
Legen ( wait for it ) dary 4 years ago
Most men like or at least see as a compliment to be catcalled ? Is that correct ? Apart from that, I think this post is a real open eyes on how much we women need to give men the same amount of compliments we received. If I could how many I received in life and how many I gave to men, it's not even half.
#47
My classmate once told me i had broad shoulders . For a 15 yr old 2 months into working out at home with dumbbells this made me go over the moon ..
#48
A girl told me that i look cute when i don't have a mask on my face, not even Alzheimer could make me forget about this.
#49
"If my kids needed a step dad, I would pick you."
...thanks?
#50
“I feel safe with you”. An old girlfriend said that to me. I’ve never felt more like a man.
Another one was “you are way too charming to not a have a girlfriend!”
#51
An older African lady at a trucking school circled me, called me pretty, and said don't be afraid sweetie, I don't bite. I've never felt like such a piece of meat in my life, but that was the best compliment ever. I cherish the fear that was in my heart
#52
Was at a student org party in college and a couple really drunk girls who I'd never seen before were walking out. One stopped as they were leaving, grabbed my face and said "you have an immaculate jawline" That was 6+ years ago and I still get warm fuzzies from it
#53
When I was 19 after a football game I was talking to some friends that were planning to go to a house party and a really pretty girl that was with them whom I never met before said to me "you're cute you should come" still makes me smile.
#54
You always smell like laundry. Out of the blue walking down the hallway at work. As a sweaty beast of a man I took that as a great compliment. im sure my wife used it to mark her territory when we first got married and just never slowed down on the fabric softener.
#55
A friend once told me if she ever did shrooms, I would be the person whom she'd want looking out for her
#56
Was talking to my high school gym teacher when suddenly she grabs my face and says “oh my god, you have beautiful eyelashes”. I still feel giddy 13 years later.
Marlowe Fitzpatrik 4 years ago
Agreed. Not the comment so much, but getting your face grabbed by a teacher? Uhm...
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Arctic Fox Lover 4 years ago
Have you seen mah lashes? *Blows a car away by fluttering my eyes*
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I have received two: In college I reconnected with a girl I dated in highschool and she said I was the standard she measured other guys against. A couple decades later I was with a woman for a few years who called me her unicorn because she thought I was amazing and a once it a lifetime find.
#58
In the 3rd grade we had an assistant teacher who would always notice when my socks matched my shirt and would call me "a snappy dresser" ….22 years later my socks constantly match my shirt.
Arctic Fox Lover 4 years ago
I just imagined a dresser (as in, the thing you hold clothes in) that snaps a lot. Alright, have a good one.
#59
Was having dinner outside with the woman I am dating now, her two kids and my daughter. local joint, my date knows lots of people in town and mentions an older gent walking by as the sweetest man. But then looks at my daughter and says "other than your dad..." Was sitting at the same establishment on a different day, and an older lady joins us and tells me "you are sooo good looking" and later comments on my eyes. This was really unexpected, I have pretty big self esteem issues about appearance. Woman I dated last year said I had a very calm and non threatening presence, easy to talk to. Thanks for making me dig these up. Yesterday was rough and I needed to remember the positive vibes in my dating life instead of the negatives.
#60
My Crush was talking to some of her friends at university as i walked up, she stopped mid sentence and said to her friends: "look, thats him, he's super talented and smart..." turns to me "and also has beautiful eyes". my heart melted as she said that, so im still having that crush on her.
Whatshername 4 years ago
Clicked the "naarmoo" link to see if I'm the only one to think she wants him to make a move. Not disappointed. 😄
#61
A girl is calling me cute and smart. She says those compliments should be said out loud because they could change so much. She is right. They double my self-confidence.
#62
I look trustworthy. I own a mirror, I know what my face looks like. Wasn't expecting that, was very kind.
#63
"You've got such a sexy voice" from a lady I worked with from another office. Her face crumbling in disappointment when we met was less awesome.
zovjraar 4 years ago
lololol i've come across some of those myself. hot voice, look him up on LinkedIn, not so hot bod. but i'm one of those myself. when i was on the intercom at Target, guys would come back to see what i looked like after hearing my voice. the disappointment was sad and funny at the same time.
#64
That my eyes are pretty or that I give the best hugs
#65
23 years old about to walk into a bar, girl walking out stops and says “you’re a very attractive man.” I was too shy then to say anything back but I still think about it
#66
When I was in 6th grade, I was walking out of the boys' locker room all sweaty and had my glasses on my shirt (the way you see people in movies do it, you know, in the middle of the collar.) I was walking to my friend group and this girl I walked pass told me I looked super hot. She wasn't joking. She wasn't being romantic either. It was a genuine compliment. Now, as a preteen who thinks they're an ugly piece of sh*t, this boosted my confidence a sh*t ton. I was so happy. I still think about it to this day.
Natalia A 4 years ago
I hope you've learned to love yourself since then, and that you feel better about your appearance.
zovjraar 4 years ago
i was the same way as a preteen and teenager. i hated how i looked. hated everything about me. getting married boosted my confidence a ton, and i slowly started to see what my husband saw. this was 20 years ago and i'm aging, gaining weight, but the confidence i gained has never left me. probably because he stills thinks i'm gorgeous.
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Spent the day with a girl friend of mine who needed a ride somewhere I was going anyway. When I saw her a day later she said she couldn't hang out then because her chest still hurt from spending the previous day with me laughing. Was very sweet. She still banged the much hotter guy I was friends with, but it was a nice statement.
I want cake 4 years ago
'I made her laugh so I deserved to bang her but whatever'. God, grow up will you
#68
I was once wearing a kilt for Hogmanay and a drunk woman complemented the hairiness of my legs... A weird complement to get at 17 from a middle aged woman tbh.
#69
A friends sister once complimented my muscular legs, not in a flirtatious way but in A " HOLY S**T YOU GUYS SEEING THIS??" kinda way
#71
I was told my voice was soft and soothing, and she gave me a whole bunch bunch other compliments, but that one really stuck The other compliments were You’re a really genuine person, to the point where it’s lowkey admirable. You also have pretty cursed humor so it’s great when you send weird ass videos. Some might go as far as saying you’re funny. Obviously not me but I guess I could see why other people would think that. Again NOT me. You’re really driven, pretty inspiring how you actually know what you want to do with your life. These were from messages, thats why I have them written down
#72
"You look like someone I could fall asleep on." As much as I look back and criticize myself for being a beta that couldn't think of something witty or flirty to say back or even manage a "thank you", how the f*ck do you respond to that?
Helen Haley 4 years ago
First things first, this alpha beta bs is inaccurate, old, and a major red flag. So while that was a fantastic compliment, do yourself a favor and stay out of whatever internet or gamer corner that put that alpha beta crap in your head.
#73
I was probably 20 or so at a club meeting in college. We would usually break up into tables and have discussions. After we were all done I was packing up my stuff when a new member approached me and said " Excuse me, I just wanted to say you're one of the most attractive men I've ever seen." Immediately turning bright red I said thank you and quickly left. I still think about that every now and then and it makes me smile.
#74
I once got hugged by a cute girl just for existing i didnt even knew who she was never saw her before she heard that its my birthday and just hugged me and told me she did that becuouse i exist i was too shy to ask anything so i walked away after few minutes
#75
My sophomore year of high school a girl said my voice was deep and kinda hot, still makes me smile thinking about it
#76
I’ve been told I have really soft hands. Well, that disappeared since I started gymming so no compliments since then
Arctic Fox Lover 4 years ago
Here's a compliment to add to your list even though you'll never see it: I think you're a great person ^u^
#78
You are too cute, I don't think I can pursue something serious with you, you will jump to other girls in a flash. I was flattered and annoyed at the same time.
#79
I was once told by a lovely stranger that I had gorgeous eyes. She took a bit of the polish off the compliment by later adding that I reminded her of her boyfriend, but I was still in a happy place for a long time after that.
Arctic Fox Lover 4 years ago
Isn't it a good thing that you remind a woman of the person she loves? *Shrug*
#80
This shirt fits you very well. Been riding that wave for 3 years and that shirt is now very special to me.
#81
My best friend and I went to dinner. She said I looked really good and took a picture of me. She then said I'm going to keep this one forever. She takes a lot of pictures of me. Not all are good.
Arctic Fox Lover 4 years ago
You can't go out to dinner with a friend and get a compliment from him/her without it being a flirtatious or romantic thing? Lol
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A girl told me in high school that I'd look great if I just got a f***ing haircut
Whatshername 4 years ago
How do I say this to my brother, in a nice way? He looks cute but apparently our mom and his wife don't want him to cut his hair and look handsome. He unfortunately chooses to listen to the 2 most important women in his life 😄
#83
"Huh, your're kind of sexier naked than I expected.."
#84
'You make feel like im back in my childhood' Glad to make a girl feel that way if she wants to.
#85
I've been growing my hair out for almost 2 years now and this girl I had a crush on said she liked my hair in class. I really liked her but I don't know how to respond so I thanked her and moved on. Now when I see her in that class dating my friend I feel like a fool
Vanessa Nunez 4 years ago
Everything happens for a reason, this just means that you'll most likely find someone better or something in the future.
What do you think ?
Kno 4 years ago
Why do men receive so few compliments? It's such a shame! I looooove seeing my fiancé flustered over some compliment. First time I called him sexy he said no one had ever called him sexy - Outrageous! A crime, really! Now I call him sexy every single day hoping it sticks with him. I also tell him he's kind, smart, confident, me safe place, my home. Seriously, men need to hear all the small good things we think about them! I love how it makes my man smile and the confidence boost he gets from just a small thing I say. I hope I will always be able to give him confidence and make him smile.
Cassie 4 years ago
I was taught growing up not to compliment men unless I intended it to go further. I don't compliment because I don't want any misunderstandings. I find that sad and I really don't know how to overcome it.
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Commander OwO 4 years ago
Hey there! I have a challenge for you! Your mission is to compliment at least 3 people today! It can be really small, but it can make a huge difference on the person's life! Plus it'll make you feel good too
Jarno Flinkers 4 years ago
"I appreciate you." Yesterday I got this message from a lovely woman who I speak to daily. It's so pure it melt my heart.
Sam Yobado 4 years ago
I didn't know what love was until I had kids. For me that changed everything. Not having a great family experience I vowed to be as good a dad as I could to my kids. When I get complimented on it, it means the world to me. It's happened a few times.
Commander OwO 4 years ago
Predictor OwO has a prediction for you: You'll be a great dad, and even if your kids get a bit angry at you at times, they will still love you!
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Shelby Jackson 4 years ago
My now ex husband was on his motorcycle and got stopped at a red light. A car with a couple of 20 something girls stops in the next lane. They told him he looked like Vin Diesel. He's still riding that high 6 years later.
Leo Domitrix 4 years ago
To men who behave with respect to others, act as adults, and develop a caring and thoughtful and laugh-at-stuff self: You are very sexy, and fun, and women seek you._______________ To men who think women will take anything as sexist: You are not involuntarily celibate. You are a twit. And here come the downvotes!
Kno 4 years ago
Why do men receive so few compliments? It's such a shame! I looooove seeing my fiancé flustered over some compliment. First time I called him sexy he said no one had ever called him sexy - Outrageous! A crime, really! Now I call him sexy every single day hoping it sticks with him. I also tell him he's kind, smart, confident, me safe place, my home. Seriously, men need to hear all the small good things we think about them! I love how it makes my man smile and the confidence boost he gets from just a small thing I say. I hope I will always be able to give him confidence and make him smile.
Cassie 4 years ago
I was taught growing up not to compliment men unless I intended it to go further. I don't compliment because I don't want any misunderstandings. I find that sad and I really don't know how to overcome it.
Load More Replies... Commander OwO 4 years ago
Hey there! I have a challenge for you! Your mission is to compliment at least 3 people today! It can be really small, but it can make a huge difference on the person's life! Plus it'll make you feel good too
Jarno Flinkers 4 years ago
"I appreciate you." Yesterday I got this message from a lovely woman who I speak to daily. It's so pure it melt my heart.
Sam Yobado 4 years ago
I didn't know what love was until I had kids. For me that changed everything. Not having a great family experience I vowed to be as good a dad as I could to my kids. When I get complimented on it, it means the world to me. It's happened a few times.
Commander OwO 4 years ago
Predictor OwO has a prediction for you: You'll be a great dad, and even if your kids get a bit angry at you at times, they will still love you!
Load More Replies... Shelby Jackson 4 years ago
My now ex husband was on his motorcycle and got stopped at a red light. A car with a couple of 20 something girls stops in the next lane. They told him he looked like Vin Diesel. He's still riding that high 6 years later.
Leo Domitrix 4 years ago
To men who behave with respect to others, act as adults, and develop a caring and thoughtful and laugh-at-stuff self: You are very sexy, and fun, and women seek you._______________ To men who think women will take anything as sexist: You are not involuntarily celibate. You are a twit. And here come the downvotes!
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