Why do girls always need constant compliments and validation?

[Anonymous]

Why are they so obsessed with being complimented? Is it an insecurity issue?

[BellePepper]

Girls get so many negative messages all the time that it's really hard not feel negative about silly things. I had a new headband that was really right and u actually sat there worrying my head was too big before I realized how silly it was!

So a nice compliment from someone I trust is really helpful! It can help me feel better about taking time out for a hobby or realize that a concern is baseless. I think everyone should be complimented. We all could use a little extra help getting through the day.

[Bethany-Louise]

Personally, I only like getting sincere compliments lol!
So if they're not often, but genuine.. Then that's great!

Some girls need validation because of insecurities, others just are narcissistic haha

[Asker]

Good answer, it's OK to expect a few every once in awhile. But some girls get upset if it's not frequent. Which is strange.

[Bethany-Louise]

If it's a special occasion and she's obviously dressed up and made more effort then it's nice to be appreciated :)

[Nxcrunr]

Girls are inherently more emotionally driven and have historically been dependent upon others for their self worth (I. e. dowries, arranged marriages, lack of schooling)

[Nxcrunr]

Also, girls get so many negative messages these days."be skinny" "wear this to look slim" "wear this make up". A lot of girls have low self worth as a result and seek the judgement of others on it.

[Asker]

So do a lot of guys, but they don't beg for compliments all the time.

[Nxcrunr]

true, but most girls don't beg for compliments either, I can speak from experience because when I look in the mirror I think of the flaws I have. I try not to but it is something that just happens, most media is targeting the fixing of flaws, therefore making you be conscious of them. A lot of people do this, guys and girls and it is sad what society has grown to be. Girls usually don't beg for compliments, but they might be thinking about what people think of them.

[pyramid_princess]

Probably like you say, because of their insecurities. If people compliment me i thank them, but i don't need the approval of others to maintain my self - worth.

[Asker]

Mature answer

[I_M_LEGEND]

yes it is an insecurity issue. also, nothing makes a girl feel better than feeling wanted.

[Anonymous]

It's a combination of insecurity and a sense of entitlement.

[ButterSauce]

They might be immature and it may be a competitive thing. To ensure they are the prettiest they need it to be validated. Waste of time in my opinion.

[Kalinda]

We don't. Guys go overboard hoping for sex.

[Asker]

Yes lots of girls seem to need it, but I agree somewhat guys need to stop it.

[Kalinda]

I don't think they need it. If compliments disappeard They wouldn't drop dead.

[Asker]

Believe me, many would. They take it for granted.

[Kalinda]

No. They wouldn't.

[Asker]

Oh they would. Maybe not all but you can't speak for all women. Many would go crazy.

[Kalinda]

Are you saying YOU can speak for all women?

[Asker]

I can conclude some do based on evidence.

[Kalinda]

You'd have to see them drop dead or have a real nervous breakdown, and prove it was directly from an absence of compliments. In order to say " need".

I think it makes you feel superior to think women need to be complimented. Makes them look weak. Maybe it cuts the pain of not being comlicated yourself.

Don't sweat it. As I said most compliments are come. ete bs. Just a means to a -hopeful - end. (sex.) MeanimgLess. You're not missing much.

My guess is you recieve as many genuine compliments on average as women of similar make to yourslef recieve... Genuine compliments are very rare. And the resT mean nothing... Insulting even.

[Asker]

Are you confident that every single women believes what you wrote?

[areyouladygo]

I've been wondering about it too