Megan goodgirl

Why is it that I get a nice compliment from someone but I still feel low on myself? why?

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Yin And Yang Profile
Yin And Yang answered

Because you get self-esteem from SELF not anyone else. ☺

PJ Stein Profile
PJ Stein answered

I used to be that way. I would always contradict them, and put myself down. Then the aunt of this guy I was dating went off on me. She started screaming at me. She told me I should be ashamed of myself for doing that. If some took them time to compliment me, I should say thank you and take it to heart. People do not compliment others just to hear themselves speak. They say those things because they believe what they are saying. And you should listen to them. Since then I do listen. I do say thank you. And I also compliment people more.

Ray  Dart Profile
Ray Dart answered

It's not a problem I have ever faced.

Either "feeling low on myself" or getting "nice compliments".

I cannot help. (But I suspect you do not really need help. :) )

Didge Doo Profile
Didge Doo answered

It might be a trust issue. I shy away from unnecessary compliments. They often feel insincere.

Bikergirl Anonymous Profile

The odd Compliment here and there may boost self esteem but it doesn't have along term affect. It takes more than a few kind words to make someone change their entire outlook.

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