Flattery may not get you everywhere, but it usually doesn’t hurt.
We all like to feel seen and appreciated.
A thoughtful compliment usually accomplishes just thatvalidating and cherishing the recipient, giving them a nice self-esteem boost.
So you want to compliment a guy…
Throw away any preconceived notions of what a “flirty” person looks like.
Compliments, on the other hand, reinforce good behaviors and have other positive effects.
Healthy relationships tend to havemany more positive experiences than negative ones.
As Mary Poppins said, a spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down.
Tips for complimenting a guy
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Focus on his personality
What is it about his personality that you really enjoy?
Make a list of your partner’s positive personality traits.
For a direct compliment, try something like this:
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For example:
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So think about the kinds of things that make your partner proud of himself.
Does he consider himself to be a loyal partner to you?
The life of the party?
A physically fit person?
Never underestimate the power of making your partner feel witnessed and affirmed for their positive self beliefs.
Complimenting your crush can help clue him in thatyou have feelings for him.
Whether their love language iswords of affirmationor not, they probably appreciate feeling appreciated.
