Luckily, mine is pretty gosh darned good. I mean, I know I'm not perfect or anything, I have weaknesses, but I try my best. And I've learned (mostly) how to take compliments. Sure, sometimes they make me blush or I'm not sure if I deserve the praise, but I smile and say a sincere "thank you"
I feel bad for people who don't have this, and they also drive me a little bit crazy. At this point I'm not talking about anyone in particular, but I will give you an exact example of what I mean.
A sample of a real exchange with an anonymous person.
Me: You're an amazing person
Them : *shakes head*
Me: *reproachful glare*
Them: *shakes head*
Me: Seriously.
Them: I just don't think I am...
Me: Well I do.
Which finally got a smile and a thank you out of them.
anyways, I know it can be hard to accept compliments and to believe in yourself but
YOU'RE AMAZING
much love :)
Cutness Dawn!
ReplyDeleteI'd apologize for sometimes being one of those people who drive you crazy, but somehow I feel like that might be counter productive and result in you telling me to shut up and stop apologizing.
It can be really hard to take compliments you sincerely don't think you deserve. Especially from people you are close to...
It can feel like you are lying to them if you say thank you, since you do not agree but you are accepting the sentiment anyways.
And praise always feels higher when it comes from a friend or someone who you trust. So to get it and not think you deserve it is hard.
Maybe I am strange for feeling this way, but there you have it.