“Mommy, Look! She’s So Pretty!”: 30 People Share The Biggest Ego Boosts They’ve Ever Gotten

The vet told me my cat has the tiniest and cutest front paws. I knew that already but it was good to get it confirmed by a professional.

Attila is as sweet as pie to the vet, and can't wait to get home so she can resume her sneak attack on the Balkan regions of my body.

Unfortunately, in 10/2020, my last cat passed away from cancer. The only cats available for adoption were kittens, and I wanted an older or senior cat; I would have taken a bonded pair. I was finally offered a "shy" four year old large tabby in a shelter where I had previously volunteered. Turned out, he was completely freaked out and hid under my bed for two weeks. The shelter "neglected" to supply me with his anxiety meds. He now is ok with me, but runs and hides when he hears someone in the hallway outside of my apartment. You are so lucky.

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So basically, I am a normal person so praise me

Once a toddler stumbled and fell down while walking past me because he couldn't take his eyes off me. When his mother picked him up , he pointed at me and said 'love'. I no longer remember his face but I will always remember how special I felt

So sweet!

She saw YOU.

I was at my husbands company party standing by a male friend and someone asked him if I was his wife and he said “I wish”. I realized at moment that I could do better. I’m now divorced. And no I’m not with the man who complimented me, but l’m oh so happy.

My biggest shame that’s eaten at me for decades: I’d been driving all day and was tired, hot, and hungry. Stopped at a diner to have a quick lunch, and in the booth in front of me was a little kid who kept standing up, turning around, and staring at me. I was NOT in the mood. I kept making horrid faces at her, hoping she’d get the message, but she kept right on. Then she whispered something to her mother who turned around and told me that her daughter thinks I’m the most beautiful woman in the world and I must be a princess. I was so ashamed I dropped a bill on the table and bolted; I couldn’t bear for that kid to turn around one more time. I hated it that her “princess” was a crabby b***h. I wish to christ I could get over it, but it’s gonna follow me to my grave. (On the upside: I’ve never sucked like that again.)

Anytime I'm out anywhere, I compliment other people, random strangers. You don't know what others are going through, so try to put a smile on their face. Who knows, it could be only smile they've had all week.

57 now myself, I started more an dmore with polite, friendly comments to strangers in random situation. Not to have a conversation, but acknowledge us in a nice way. Makes me feel good. And the reactions are great, 99/100.

Is this your picture? If yes, then you do have a wonderful smile

An old friend from elementary school I haven't stayed close with (we went to different middle schools, and then ran in different crowds in high school) told me on Facebook that I was one of the only two nice kids in our entire class. She said everyone else was mean to her except me and this one other girl. I remember those days, and yes, yes they were. I think she had severe ADHD and lived with just her mom, who was not the most attentive parent, so she had some behavior problems. I also had/have ADHD, although nowhere nearly as bad as she did, and was a bit of an outsider, although had some close friends, fortunately. But sadly, my friends, although not outright mean to her, were clearly made uncomfortable by her, so they didn't want to hang out with her. So I would either hang out with my regular friend group, or sometimes just her, by ourselves. But never all together. 😥

Ooooh I’m the same way! My friend group is made up of mostly guys so it makes me feel pretty cool and tough when the men can’t get the fire lit and they have to call me, the former Girl Guide over to help 😎

When I went camping as Girl Scout, some of the other girls called me Pele (the Hawaiian goddess of fire https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pele_(deity) ). I also enjoyed tending the fire because it gave me something to do since most of the other girls wouldn't hang out with me/were actively mean to me. But at least the one who was kind of my friend started calling me Pele, and some of the other girls did too (especially when I was first getting the fire going, and they would go, "Great Pele, give us fire!"), and it made me feel appreciated, even though I never felt included. I quit Girl Scouts after middle school.

Oooo, I want to be the Fire Queen. I'm not good at starting fires but I love the title.

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Good to have useful skills, but don't mention your title if ever accused of arson.

You go 🔥👑

ohh yesterday we were at an open air cinema and a woman hat her tiny senior rescue with her... guess who ended up with them on their lap most of the time (after asking of course)? It was the loveliest little mix full with attitude but dignity...

When my blue-eyed cat chooses to cuddle and kiss with me more than anyone else in the house.

Yes

ALL of my cats come to me and choose to be around me...not my son, and not my husband. You don't know how much that means to me!

To my dog my dads the best person yet sje always cuddles me :)

My translation research has led me up some weird and wonderful alleys over the years. I have also amassed a crazy amount of trivia. Makes me great at the pub quiz but my short-term memory is c**p. I have no idea what I did yesterday.

This is one of the reasons I love long conversations with my brothers. All 3 of us tend to go down weird random rabbit holes consuming vast amounts of [mostly useless] information, so we never run out of interesting things to talk about.

Apparently this is me. Awhile back someone asked a question and no one else had the answer, then they all looked at me. I asked them, why do you all assume I know the answer? They said, well do you? Yes, but that's not the point!!

It doesn't always take school to learn.

I totally relate to this - BTW Why did pirates wear gold earrings?

First thing I notice about someone is their eyes 👀

My Mom is the reason I haven't.

I usually get the stunned "how" when on the rare occasions I can truthfully say I HAVE a girlfriend.

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It is because many women get their emotional knowledge and support from TikTok.

My housekeeper has been mildly afraid of animals, especially cats, his whole life. He was very nervous at first. It didn't take all that long for him to not jump every time he saw them. They sensed he was uncomfortable, and mostly stayed away. Normally, both cats will come up to a visitor within a short time. I think they're giving visitors job interviews. Anyway, five months in, Olly won't get Bouche out of the sink, but otherwise mostly just ignores them. Audi lies in doorways to supurrvise the cleaning, and Bouche has decided to tame Olly. She leaves around his feet, marking him with her scent.

Is not so good for me with allergies. Cats and dogs seem to love me, and I sure love them, but I do have to double-dose on the antihistamines!

I got talking to this woman who had two greyhounds with her. Just as she said "greyhounds are aloof dogs; they don't seek out affection" BOTH dogs came right up to me wagging and asking for pats. :D

Pets see our souls. Don't trust a person your pet doesn't like, it's a huge red flag.

I still laugh at my husband's jokes after 35 years.

I still remember when someone told me my laugh was contagious.

A co worker of mine had the best laugh. Even hearing her across the room made my heart happy.