Compliments received for 2016

[StaticRose51]

Hi,

It's true we all have our good and bad days. I was wondering what everyone else does with the compliments they receive, do you just brush it off as feedback or do you get creative. Projects like a Happiness Jars are a great boost in our busy lives! Any extra ideas would be appreciated Thank you 🙂

~Stacy

[Starwolf]

Hi everybody,

I once found receiving compliments unsettling. Having spent much of my life hearing that I was insane, good for nothing and a waste of space, self-esteem is not something I grew up with. It had to be built up from scratch and against the odds.

These days, if the compliment is heart-felt, I am appreciative and say "thank you". But if it is given for some self-serving purpose, I will smile to myself (or have a good ol' inner chuckle) and change the subject.

[StaticRose51]

Hello Starwolf

Thank you for sharing your feelings on this topic, I've had my fair share of put downs from rude and ignorant people. Sadly it is a reflection of their poor character. Self esteem was something i had to work on too. Things are a lot better now, please remember that you are beautiful no matter what happens! 🙂

Regards

Stacy

[pipsy]

Hi all above. I too used to find it difficult to receive compliments, growing up with narc, alcohol-fuelled, emotionally abusive people. My first MIL did teach me how to appreciate kind thought, words, deeds. My now ex MIL (3rd MIL) is not a good person in that when anyone compliments her, she will rubbish the person and compliment. I tried to teach my ex MIL while I was with her son, my ex hubby to say 'thanks' for the compliment, she again laughs derisively. Saying thank you is also a compliment as well as giving a compliment. Incidentally, my ex hubby is not a good compliment receiver, good at giving (not to me). I now openly admire women's taste in clothes, makeup. Men for manners, smiles, and clothing.

Lynda.