In the world of social dynamics, few things are as intriguing—and occasionally infuriating—as the art of fishing for compliments. Narcissists have this skill down to a science, often making it hard to ...

Most children, when they hear a sincere compliment, feel pleased and proud. But sometimes compliments make kids cringe or even wish they could sink into the floor and disappear. Some children even ...

Compliments can reduce anxiety about talking to strangers and the potential for negative reactions, which can be a barrier to giving compliments. Compliments can also increase self-esteem and ...

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment.” I’ll admit it: I have a lot on my plate and on my mind. Among running my medical ...

Some people - and I will admit I am one of them - just do not like getting compliments. But often immediately deflecting praise or trying to brush it off can end up hurting the feelings of the person ...

Compliments are like candy for self-esteem, and you might be overdoing it. You shower your partner with praise, shower them with flowers via text, and whisper "I feel safe with you." Yet, despite all ...

A compliment can easily brighten a guy's day. We all have a few in our back pockets, which typically resemble the stickers we got on our homework in Kindergarten. Think "Great job," "Thumbs up" and ...

A study by Verywell Mind reveals that women generally prefer heartfelt, specific compliments that recognize their intrinsic qualities over generic remarks about their looks. Now, before you go into ...

If you're someone who likes to tell the people in your life that you genuinely appreciate them, you might have run out of creative ways of giving someone a compliment. After all, there are only so ...

I was at a restaurant a few months ago, waiting for my friends to arrive when a group of women opposite my table were loudly involved in a heated discussion about men and their ego. From what I ...