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The Ultimate Compliment For Any Woman
What Women Want to Hear (and What We Don’t)
Why Some Compliments Are Unforgettable, and Others Fall Flat
Do you like giving or receiving compliments? Do they all have the same effect, or do some feel different?
Sure, “You look good” is fine, but it’s basic. Instead, compliment something I did — my writing, my wit, and now you’ve actually been paying attention. It makes the compliment more personal.
Now, when someone says, “Just seeing you brightens my day,” or hearing from you lifts their mood, that’s a 10/10.
And when a person you care about tells you they love you, not for anything you said or did, it catches you off guard — in the best way.
In a world where love can feel conditional and approval is tied to actions, appreciation for who you are, rather than what you do, is rare as it is beautiful.
No wonder it’s the sweetest compliment I’ve received from a man.
When “Attention” Crosses the Line
But not all comments from men feel good — some cross the line into uncomfortable territory.
