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 ...

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 ...

A few years back, one of my co-workers sent me a Ted Talk featuring a woman in her seventies or eighties. After watching it, I texted my co-worker, "OMG! She looks so great for her age!" As soon as I ...

It’s a delicate dance, the art of complimenting—a potential minefield where words intended to uplift can backfire spectacularly. In a world brimming with good intentions, even the sweetest-seeming ...

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 ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Design by Vivien Wang. The other week, my roommate and I were talking about our favorite ...

“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 ...

Not all compliments are what they seem. Some are genuine reflections of who you are. Others are subtle contracts offered with a smile, but laced with expectation. Compliments can be disarming. They ...

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 ...

From "you're so articulate" to "you're mature for your age," these seemingly positive remarks often carry hidden assumptions ...

Let’s face it. We all need compliments on a regular basis. Leading isn’t easy. Working with other people can often be a challenge. The underlying stress of always having to manage and lead can take ...