When we think of the word “compliment,” it’s usually associated with a physical attribute like “you look so beautiful in that dress!”, “you look fit, have you been working out?”, or *cringe* “you look ...

Every once in a while, someone says something to you that lodges itself in your memory and stays there. Not because it was dramatic or poetic but because it felt accurate in a way you hadn’t been able ...

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 ...

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 ...

We've all heard compliments that seem nice at first but leave you feeling a little uneasy or uncertain about the intention behind them. These types of remarks often hint at an underlying power ...

Let’s say we’re kids and you’re looking to have fun at my expense by insulting me. What can I do to stop you? This is one of the major concerns of anti-bullying advisers, as insults are by far the ...