So, here’s a little rant to start off this article. Why can’t most of us accept a compliment? If someone says something nice to you, you don’t have to follow up with a seemingly insincere counter-compliment or an excuse as to why the compliment is actually invalid. Just say thank you and appreciate the fact that you’re talking to an awesome person.
You know what else gets on my nerves? The fact that you can only compliment someone a certain amount of times. Because if you go off on a compliment spree, you come across as obsessed with them or trying to get on their good side or just completely insincere. F--- all of that. Can’t we just spread love and be confident without fear?
All right. With all that said, here are 10 nice things we all want to say, but don’t (because it’s weird and people will judge us for it):
1. You have gorgeous lips. So puffy and Kylie-Jenner-like.
No, I don’t want to make out with you. I just appreciate beauty.
2. You have such a good body.
Again, I just appreciate beauty.
3. You’re a super cool person, and I wish we'd hang out more.
Can’t come off as clingy, ya know?
4. You’re a super cool person, and I want to date you.
Gotta make sure we play games before we start dating.
5. Hey, random person of the opposite sex, “You are really good looking.”
No, I don’t want to get with you. I just think you should know how pretty you are.
6. You’re seriously intelligent. I admire that about you.
We usually hide this compliment in some kind of insult--either toward ourselves or the person we find smart. (E.g. “I wish I was as smart as you.” or “You are such a nerd.”) So not cool.
7. I’ve been checking out your outfit for like, five minutes because it’s so cute.
The whole time you’re looking you think, “Please don’t notice the fact that I’ve been staring at you for so long.”
8. Your personality makes you so gorgeous.
I don’t want to insinuate that you are ugly. It’s just that your kind heart and sweetness make you irresistible.
9. I want to talk to you for like, hours.
I genuinely love your company, your perspectives, and your insights.
10. You have some really cool stories about your life.
Usually people don’t say this because they’re jealous.
I’m sure that there are a ton more, but I think I’ve proved my point. Everyone needs to stop feeling bad about themselves and judging others. The world would be a better place if we didn’t feel weird about saying nice things.
#rantover
