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Unwanted compliments

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cds5163 · 23/05/2022 14:42

Does anyone not like being complimented or am I being unreasonable? Lately I'm just annoyed by any comments made about my appearance. A couple of weeks ago my husband's brothers visited and I had a small talk with the oldest and he goes "you still look young." Wtf, because I am. Then when they leave they tell my husband "how beautiful of a women I am." Why do people feel they need to talk about others appearance and body. I don't. It seems personal.

Then a couple months ago I had a baby and an incident stuck with me. Im not even a week postpartum. I took my baby to our pediatrician. We get along great. She's informed me that she also had a baby. Its been awhile since we seen each other. She asks if we will have any more. My husband is unsure and I'm leaning more towards a yes. Then she turns to my husband and she says something along the lines of "your lucky she looks great, some women don't bounce back." Wtf, not only am I offended for myself, I'm offended for others. There is no such thing as a bounce back. The idea that your body will go unscathed after pregnancy is ridiculous to me. Am I ungrateful for the positive comments?

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Notaneffingcockerspaniel · 23/05/2022 22:24

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CapricornCrescent · 23/05/2022 22:25

This really is first world problems.
Get real.

MuMMA8 · 24/05/2022 19:17

noblegreenk · 23/05/2022 22:19

I understand where you're coming from. A colleague complimented my eye colour and teeth the other week and I didn't quite know what to say. I almost said "thanks, I grew them myself". I think people place too much importance on physical appearance quite frankly. I agree that if it's clothes or makeup, or even telling someone they have fab skin, it's somewhat different, because they have control of those things.

What a bizarre reaction..So did you not like the compliment? Or feel uncomfortable? That's someone complimenting your natural beauty! You should be so flattered!! Just like when we as humans admire the beauty in nature or a cute baby...they're not wearing makeup or have chosen a fashionable outfit but others can appreciate them..And admire them vocally! People need to learn to say "thank you!" And remember all the wonderful compliments they get!

Qwill · 24/05/2022 21:13

CapricornCrescent · 23/05/2022 22:25

This really is first world problems.
Get real.

I think the OP lives in the ‘first world’, so she’s definitely real. Is there a list of guidelines so people know what problems/issues they are allowed to ask opinions on?

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