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worldshottestmom · 19/03/2026 16:59

Or the best compliment you've ever gotten?

(Posted here for traffic, teehee)

I feel so uplifted right now after just having one of the most pleasant social exchanges of my life. Without being too outing, I was just speaking to someone I know, who I will not be able to see anymore, and she said to me "you are one of the sweetest souls I've ever had the pleasure to meet. It is so clear to see that your children love you and I admire you fighting so fiercely for them despite everything you've got going on".

I honestly was tearful at this and am again thinking about it now. It can make such a difference to someone who has no support system and does quite literally everything for their family alone. Having someone show such kindness and love really made me feel seen, and like its not all just done in virtue. Its nice to be recognised sometimes and has given me such a boost to continue in life in general, with a positive attitude.

A favourite compliment that I get is being called funny, I like making people laugh and always has. Always makes me feel good when someone says it.

So, whats the nicest thing anyone has ever said to you? And / or the best compliment you've ever received?

OP posts:
louderthan · 19/03/2026 17:08

From a colleague: ‘You’re the backbone of this office, everyone is in a better mood when you’re in’

ithinkilikethislittlelife · 19/03/2026 17:02

My dh is always complimentary, and so are my children but an out of the blue one was when I was walking to my collect my child from school and a random stranger told me that I looked really nice in my summer dress. It really boosted my self esteem as I felt particularly frumpy that day and it gave me quite the spring in my step.

Malasana · 19/03/2026 17:01

One that sticks in my mind is when someone at work said “I always know when I’m in a meeting or a training session with Malasana it will be really great and a lot of fun”

I would never see myself as fun. I don’t even like fun much 🤣