Nathaniel
Nathaniel

1y

INTJ

Gemini

5
4

Does anyone struggle to take compliments?

Whether it be getting a ‘great job’ at work, or a ‘you did amazing’ after a race, I really struggle to show appreciation for compliments. Even when I say thank you, I feel like I don’t sound that appreciative or enthusiastic. Then I think I sounded like an assbole for not truly showing appreciation for their comments. Is this just me?

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Luke

Luke

1y

ESTJ

Aquarius

I can relate, compliments really do nothing for me. I appreciate it more when someone recognizes a specific strength I possess.

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Fjalar

Fjalar

1y

ISFP

Aries

2
3

Never got any growing up. For anything. So I don't know how to handle it.

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Jordan

Jordan

1y

ISFJ

Sagittarius

I dont know how to take compliments either. I get awkward and say thanks. Or I just smile and nod. No idea lol

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Eli

Eli

1y

ENFP

2
3

Oftimes, a simple thank you works just fine. When children are not complimented regularly from within their own family unit, they don't know or understand what to do when they receive them.

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Joel

Joel

1y

INFP

Sagittarius

Not trying to assume anything but do you also struggle with self esteem issues?

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Martin

Martin

1y

ENFJ

Scorpio

9
1

Yes… I was praised a few times, it was a bit stressful… and as a reward, I would get more work after some time :)

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Key

Key

1y

INFJ

Scorpio

6
5

I was called nice by a few coworkers. My first instinct was to deny it like I was being framed for a crime

I was called nice by a few coworkers. My first instinct was to deny it like I was being framed for a crime

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Jas

Jas

1y

ENFP

Aries

This is quite a common problem, so you are far from alone! Many people were not taught how to receive a compliment or praise. It's especially not uncommon in people who were not praised in their youth.

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