To ask whats the nicest thing someone has said to you?

[worldshottestmom]

Or the best compliment you've ever gotten?

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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?

What a gorgeous thing for them both to say! I especially love the Wizard of Oz one lol. Really meaningful and sweet. Goes to show a little uplifting comment can make such a difference to someone's perspective and attitude, not only towards their job etc, but toward themselves, too. Thanks for sharing ❤️

That is so beautiful! And this is exactly what I was getting at in the original post. Just a few kind words can really have such a colossal impact on somebody, you just never know. Its always worth saying kind things when you feel like saying them. And how lovely for you to know thats the effect you have on people ❤️

Omg I would shake that persons hand if they said that to me, hahaha. What a lovely compliment! Cherish it. Good to know you've still got it 😏 lol ❤️

Years ago, a BiL who was going through a very messy divorce (NOT his fault) came to stay over Christmas. His own home had always been extremely messy and uncared for - the SiL (who had never worked) just couldn’t be bothered. It had always felt very unwelcoming. - stuff everywhere, nowhere to sit, nothing offered to eat.

After BiL left, dh said, ‘Thank you for making a nice home,’ - and he didn’t mean the decor or my standards of housework!

A guy at work introduced me as his mentor. Unofficial and I'd not thought of it like that. Nice to know he learned things from me!

This one really resonates with me. Been there too many times! What a beautiful and uplifting thing for her to say to you, and at the perfect time. I agree, you should always spread kindness when you feel like it, you never know what a huge difference it can make. I think we've all been there with our children, stressing out and getting completely overwhelmed. Its normal, it happens. What matters is learning from it and picking yourself back up after, trying to be a better parent and person each day rather than dwelling on tough times. It sounds like you handled the situation perfectly tbh. Kudos to you, and that lovely lady for noticing you ❤️

Thank you so much! So many kind words on this thread and it has really lifted my spirits. I really do appreciate it. Thank you ❤️

One of the most precious things I’ve ever had said to me is by a friend after our first meeting.

I was at a baby group and I noticed a mum looking sad, so I went over to chat to her and we got on really well. Turned out she’d been diagnosed with breast cancer and had massive anxiety and she said that she went home and told her DH that she’d met a breath of fresh air today who really cheered her up, and she was so glad I walked into her life. We became great friends.

On a more vain front;

I once stuck my nose in when I saw a man trying to choose a bottle of women’s perfume and he said, it’s really expensive, if I was buying it for you I wouldn’t be hesitating.

And another is I work with an absolute stunner of a 6th former. She stops traffic. A few times people have asked if I’m her mum. Probably not saying it as I’m receiving it, but it makes me feel good 😂

Lovely stories here.
My job means I have to dismiss people. Someone I dismissed wrote to me afterwards and thanked me for treating them nicely despite it and allowing them to retain their dignity.
Another when with friends, late 50s/early 60s entering a venue and I was last. They all said they were 60 and got the discount. When it was my turn, the chap said "oh come on, you're taking the piss now". I was the oldest. I happily paid the full price with a spring in my step.

I was so happy reading this. To go from an awful workplace to such a delightful one, where you're frequently recognised for your genuine, hard-working and lovely character is amazing. Im so glad youre in such a positive workplace now, where you make a difference to others and they make a difference to you!

As for your son saying that, how absolutely beautiful. I imagine that is what every mother dreams to hear, I know I do. Both of my children are minimally verbal, particularly my son who is 4 with autism. I dream of the day they can tell me they love me, and all other sweet things like this. I tell them I love them both every night before bed, and ask them if they love their mummy, to which they always respond with a big yes and a big cuddle. It gives me such an overjoyed, warm fuzzy feeling inside, every single time. I love it. Cherish those words from your son, theyre absolutely beautiful. ❤️

Hahaha! That is both hilarious and so charming. I love it when strangers make genuine comments like this, not even intended as a compliment but makes your day anyway! You still got it!

Agreed absolutely! A little kindness can go such a long way ❤️

That is honestly one of the most adorable encounters ive read about. A compliment to your child's character is always a compliment to your parenting skills as well. It so often feels like we're not doing well because we arent doing everything perfectly, but important to remember nobody is, no matter how it may look from the outside. Your son sounds like a complete credit to you and you should be so proud, of him and yourself ❤️

What a beautiful thing for your friend to say. A true testament to your resilience and determination in life as a person. How lovely ❤️

Wow, what a beautiful and powerful message for them to write to you. I can imagine it made you feel so seen and appreciated. I love receiving cards like that. I received one yesterday, and it started with "To (my child's name) and his lovely mummy" and even just that made me feel so happy and touched tbh. A little can go a long way. Cherish that card and sweet message, im not surprised it made you emotional ❤️

Everyone wants to work in your team as you’re so supportive and personable. I feel proud I am leader people look up to and proud of my 25yrs without a single complaint.

That is so beautiful I would of cried reading that as well! How satisfying and touching for you to know that despite the struggles of parenthood, your kids see you in such a beautiful light. One to cherish ❤️

Gosh how overwhelming. Heartbreaking but equally so beautiful ❤️

I work in adult education and some of the nicest and most treasured compliments have come from training participants, especially ones experienced in their field, who have said how much they enjoyed the sessions, learned something new and useful, or that I handled a challenging situation well.

Never been a dazzler, but ever since I let my hair go grey, I've had complete strangers come up to compliment me on the colour and to ask how I get it that way. I started to go grey very young so it's nice that it has become an asset now!

And a young adult friend of mine who lost his dad young and his mum during Covid asked me could I be his mum now. 🥹

Awww I love this one. It sounds like you have a wonderful family filled with love and contentment. Gorgeous for your 3 year old to say that. Kids are the best, aren't they? How beautiful ❤️

“Can you put my jacket on. I want to see what it’ll look like when I lose weight”. (This was the 80s, mind you. Don’t think they’d be asking me now) 😬

One thing that stands out in my mind was about a year ago when I left a job in a team that had sadly turned a bit toxic. Someone sent me a message on the last day saying "Thank you for being one of the last remaining good ones"

This is a lovely thread, thanks OP 😊

I've been told a few times including by a colleague and a stranger that I'm a good Mum which means a lot to me.

When someone contacted me to tell me they had been in a work ice-breaker thing where they had to share about a colleague had helped/inspired them.

A new member of staff gave this gushing account of this fabulous woman she had worked with previously, so gushing that she approached her and said that sounds like a former colleague of mine called "SunCream"! Oh yes, that's her, replied the newbie!
Imagine having made such a difference that people remembered it! 😍

Someone once told me I was the most beautiful person they'd ever seen "in real life" 😂It was over a decade ago and I barely knew the person, but it still makes me smile. Someone else told me I was "nearly as beautiful as Vivien Leigh" while we were watching Gone with the wind, which they meant as a compliment, though the "nearly" was very emphatic 😂It was like they'd considered and quantified it, and I nearly got into the Vivien Leigh category. But not quite 😂

Btw, I don't look anything like Vivien Leigh. I am a perfectly ordinary mum of 3, with all the usual droopy bits, wrinkles, and gray hair or two.