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 ...

Some people don’t like getting compliments. But when we deflect the praise, we can end up hurting the feelings of the person trying to be nice.

Giving a compliment seems simple, but there's a fine line between sweet and strange. Here’s a modern guide to giving ...

Many of us struggle with this issue. Someone pays us a compliment and we deflect or minimize the kind words, as if doing so will make us seem humble or at least not look arrogant. We receive ...

The only words you need to say after someone gives you a compliment are “thank you.” But you know that’s easier said than done. When you don’t believe the compliments that people pay, you limit how ...

SEATTLE (Reuters Life!) - Whatever their subject - our svelte new figure, our rousing speech, our strong sales figures - compliments lift us, honor us, validate our choices and efforts -- as long as ...

Researcher and storyteller Brené Brown enjoys immense popularity because she describes feelings and experiences that so many people share. In one particularly relatable story, she shared a piece of ...

Offering praise benefits everyone, experts say. Here’s how to do it like a pro. By Jancee Dunn A stranger gave me a compliment 10 years ago that I’ll never forget. I was at a diner in Brooklyn with my ...

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 ...

Has anyone ever told you, "Great job!" or "That was impressive!" — only for you to respond with, "I got lucky," or "It was nothing!" If you're downplaying your accomplishments at work, you're ...