Here are some great things to say to anyone in your life that you are grateful for. Gentlemen, you have to agree that you are constantly looking for bigger, better, more satisfying ways to relate to others and that’s where compliments come in.
The best are simply ways of expressing our love, appreciation, and gratitude for those around us, whether they be our girlfriends, guy friends, family members, colleagues, or teachers–really, anyone who has been of positive influence in our lives.
Maybe you want to let your girl know she’s awesome. Maybe you’re driven to uplift, support and inspire your students, clients, or the players you coach. Maybe you want to let a total stranger know that he or she matters. Just because.
When you let your own light shine without shyness, you’ll find that the same positivity comes right back at you in all you do. A lot of guys have been trying to navigate a ‘me-too world.’
They worry and hold themselves back because they’re concerned about sounding creepy or women getting the wrong idea by their forwardness.
Some people are so wounded that they will assume the worse in any situation. We’ve got to embrace the fact that miscommunications are going to happen.
The more practice we all get in communicating from a place of integrity, the more rewarding the journey will be as we work out the kinks in how we understand each other.
Here is a list of best compliments to use;
1. If you were a box of crayons, you’d be the giant name-brand one with the built-in sharpener.
Eish! Can’t you feel the weight in that complement already? Try on some metaphorical humor to express your compliment words and produce a smile.
2. You are the most perfect you there is.
We all worry that others won’t like who we are at our core. We all benefit from the assurance that being ourselves is enough.
3. Your perspective is refreshing.
This is a powerful affirmation for a person who is brave enough to share their ideas, even if they might be unpopular at first.
4. You should be proud of yourself.
You’re letting your loved one know that their accomplishment is worthy.
5. You’re more helpful than you realize.
This is a great one to reassure our friends that they are appreciated even beyond what they are aware of.
6. You’ve got all the right moves!
This is a great all-around affirmation and it can cover anything from steps taken in a procedure to dance steps.
7. Your kindness is a balm to all who encounter it.
We totally encourage you to embrace your poetic side, especially in texts and writing.
8. You’re even more beautiful on the inside than you are on the outside.
During a time when many of us fear being seen only for what’s on the surface, it is especially valuable to let others know that you perceive what may go unspoken and unseen by others.
9. When you’re not afraid to be yourself is when you’re most incredible.
It helps when we all encourage each other to be our honest, authentic selves. Fear and insecurity can cloud any endeavor, and we can all benefit from affirming each other that we are enough.
10. You have impeccable manners.
Good manners are the ultimate form of courtesy and consideration of others.
11. In high school, I bet you were voted “most likely to keep being awesome.”
That’s a funny all-around good compliment that says: “You’re great now and I bet you’ve been great since forever.”
12. You’re really something special.
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The word “special” is boundless in its depth.
13. Babies and small animals probably love you.
The thing about babies and small animals is that they are symbolic of raw honesty and ultimate truth.
14. You always know how to find that silver lining.
Idioms for positivity never fail to add color and creativity to your words.
Metaphors as compliments are great for adding character to your compliment words. What other metaphors for fun can you think of? Waterslides? Zip lines? Ice cream cones?
15. You have the courage of your convictions.
I love this one because it recognizes the value in another’s honesty, authenticity, and integrity. Speaking our truth is hard. It will always be. We can all use all the support and encouragement we can get to keep being strong in our beliefs no matter how vulnerable we may feel when we fight for them, especially in the face of opposition.