Guys, how would you feel if a girl admired your high level of emotional intelligence?

Question

Is emotional intelligence something that would encourage you and fuel you with energy and motivation to continue to be your best self if a woman praised you on it? Or would you just feel awkward when she complimented you on it? Emotional intelligence can be anything from diplomacy, insightfulness, nurturing, etc.

OpenClose · Accepted Answer

YES. I've dated girls in the past who said they "liked this trait about me". Which is weird because I think I'm often emotionally oblivious to obvious shit. But this is honestly one of the best compliments I could receive, and it inspires me to do better in this area of my life.

I prefer it over a compliment about being "dominant". Like that's still a fun compliment, it just isn't a major goal of mine. I'm not much of a type A personality and have little desire to "dominate" anything. So it's nice when it's actually APPRECIATED to want a more "mediator" personality rather than having my masculinity "questioned" because I don't treat life as a goddamned war for power.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Bethany,

Intelligence in general is the sexiest attribute that a lady could have. So it is been my experience if or when a lady compliments me for my Intelligence, emotional or otherwise it validates that she has the aptitude to understand and identify her man's emotional maturity, but most importantly has the courage to tell him. That alone is a rarity!!

Frankly, I wish more ladies had the confidence and maturity to be able to indenfy and understand her man enough to have a plain and open discussion.

I am actually encouraged by your question...

Hope this helps

KIK

FilmGuy93 · Answer

I had a woman compliment me on that just last week. I felt it was very high praise.

FunkyMonkee · Answer

It would be quite nice that she felt that way but, it'd be about the same as one of my fans praising my drumming. Okay, I'm good but I don't gloat over it or praise myself over it because I know I'm not as good as some other drummers but, thank you very much for saying so! It DOES stroke my ego a tiny bit but, it's not exactly a life changer for me. It's like when I told Tony Levin that he was the best bassist in the world and he thanked me for saying so and then actually told me that there are others better than him. So, in the same realm, thanks loads for appreciating my emotional intelligence but, I'm just being me.

NathanDavis · Answer

I feel normal, is not a big deal...

it is just the way I am, and the way I have been when I was just a teen... and, it is not something that I would use in anyway to feel praised by people or whatever... emotional intelligence is just something I had to develop to survive myself and my particular set of situations, lol...

so, to me... it is just absolutely normal and part of how I am and what I am, besides, praise, I've had a lot of that every since I joined kindergarten both fake and genuine praise, so it really doesn't affect me in a way that will make me go up when positive, nor will take me down when negative

more than praise from people, what I get is their consideration for me being helpful or understanding with them, and that is much more valuable and important and rewarding for me, when I know that I have helped someone in positive ways

Caps_d_ed · Answer

If anyone praised me on my emotional level, I'd be pretty happy.. girl or guy. If someone finds your emotional side attractive or pleasant, they feel connected towards you a little bit more and feel sfer sharing their feelings about whatever with you. I think that's a win

mickmrly · Answer

I would feel happy and pleased. It’s good to be emotionally intelligent rather than not. I think that any attribute that helps people get on together should be praised and valued. Also if my girl gave such a compliment, I would feel as if she is a very deep person herself as that is a quite an unusual compliment.

Hanrej · Answer

I would be disgusted and see through the attempt at manipulation. Anyone who complements another in order to elicit certain behaviour isn't really complimenting you. Just somone trying to get under your skin.

Guy13 · Answer

Please keep it to yourself. I don’t me girlfriend telling me I’m effeminate

exitseven · Answer

I would laugh a little and think that she was not too bright.

fonduegirl · Answer

There are a few men that I admire for their emotional intelligence, and even have complimented them. Sadly, none of them use GaG.

es20490446e · Answer

It's a mixture of flattering and "no surprise, cause I have spend a crazy amount of time on this".

Sixgunsound · Answer

I can accept a genuine compliment at face value.

AviatorTom · Answer

I'd feel weird, because I don't have a high level of emotional intelligence. Like many guys, I have some difficulty dealing with, and understanding, emotions.

Guardian45 · Answer

I would feel flattered and uncomfortable if a girl admired my high level of emotional intelligence. Also, I wouldn't believe her.

Anonymous · Answer

I mean a compliment is always appreciated. But life has taught me women operate from a completely different play book than guys. So her assessment of me is probably wrong whatever she thinks.

Shy_Steve · Answer

If that's the only thing She complimented me on then I wouldn't feel that good about it.

TheSpaceGnome · Answer

I dunno, I like blunt silly women who blurt out swears and giggle at dirty words. 🤷🏻

Anonymous · Answer

Wow, that would suck. I want her to admire me for being sexy and giving her that good dick.

Esperdragon · Answer

someone said this to me in an online mafia game, makes me happy

TroyDT2 · Answer

I'm actually emotionally stunted, almost Vulcan-like, so I'd see it as a manipulation attempt.

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

Yes, I would feel admired for her complimenting me.

Hypermotard1916 · Answer

never got such complement so far, I only got complemented for IQ

Dinosaursandanime65 · Answer

I’d appreciate the positive acknowledgment… but would sort of feel like “yeah I know”. Not in a rude way though

Anonymous · Answer

I would be happy and interested in her because usually those who can see intelligence are intelligent themselves

Nikki1989 · Answer

I would take that as a huge compliment.

MCheetah · Answer

I would hope she did and like it if she did.

Luopio27 · Answer

I would aprechiate their curtosy.

Jamie05rhs · Answer

Sure! I wouldn't mind.

Summeroflove · Answer

Appreciate it

BeMuse · Answer

Not a thing. Words are cheap.

misogynistic_pig · Answer

I wouldn't mind.

Noodle_fan · Answer

i will probably say " really huh"

HippieVeganJewslim · Answer

I’d feel honoured and admired.

pizzalovershouse · Answer

Like it

Zolly99999 · Answer

I like it 😁😁😁😁😁😁

CubaPirate · Answer

I'd be quite pleased

Dreamclouds · Answer

Cheerished for once.

Anonymous · Answer

I’d be stoked.

Andres77 · Answer

I’d love it

EaterPeter · Answer

Good.

Sabretooth · Answer

grateful.

TonyRogers · Answer

Rare but great

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