Comments on: A Compliment A Day Keeps the Therapist Away

By: Sharon

Sharon — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 23:25:49 +0000

My husband and I were watching the NCAA basketball games the other night. He looked over at me and said, “You look so young right now.” I will remember that for a long time. I’m keeping the new hair color!

By: Barb

Barb — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:23:18 +0000

Like Anne, I too get the odd “compliment” — like when my boys notice that my hair is looking particularly grey and ask when I’m having my highlights done again. At least they’re honest and noticing! Having said that, whenever I get dressed up to go out, they usually tell me how pretty I look, which is a fabulous boost.
Outside the family, I can remember some occasions when I’ve been out at a black tie event — where the greatest pass time is checking out the other dresses — and someone I didn’t know came up and complimented by dress. It’s such a simple thing, but you know they’ve made an effort to reach out like that and it’s made me feel so good. So whenever I’m at an event like that and see a dress that I think is particularly gorgeous or a fab hairstyle, I like to give similar compliments — especially when it’s outside of my own circle.

By: Anne

Anne — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 03:12:26 +0000

hmmmm, well my six year old told me my hands looked like old lady hands this week…. !

By: Cindy L

Cindy L — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:32:59 +0000

We’re on the same wavelength again… am working on a column on this very topic for next week. I too am trying to revive the lost art of the old-fashioned compliment. These days, people are so angry, I think we need to lift each other up more often. Yesterday, at the hairstylist, several people complimented my red hair, which always gives me a boost.