It can feel a bit rough when you're not hearing the kind of affection you hope for, like compliments, from your partner. Everyone has their own style of showing love, and maybe your girlfriend expresses hers differently—like through doing things for you or spending quality time together.
Just sharing how you feel and that you appreciate verbal affirmations can really open her eyes to your needs. Talking about what makes each of you feel loved can really help strengthen your bond.
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This was a question I asked when a close friend said he never got complimented. I thought it was odd — it IS ODD!!!
But on average, apparently people today are just expected to carry on without affirmation — which is painful for those who understand the value of affirmation and positive reinforcement.
If it’s important to you, sit down and chat with her to clarify what you’d like from her.
Some people just aren't the type that gives compliments out very often.
I am like that. I don't know why, I just don't do it.
Maybe because we didn't compliment each other in my family at all. We just didn't 🤷🏼♀️
If you're feeling unappreciated or lacking validation in your relationship, it's important to communicate your feelings to your girlfriend in a non-confrontational manner. Let her know how much compliments mean to you and how they contribute to your sense of happiness and fulfilment in the relationship. Give compliments to her and encourage an open dialogue where both of you can express your needs and work together to find a solution that works for both of you.
There could literally be so many reasons for couples or either partner not to compliment the other. These could range from how they feel about themselves to how they feel about the relationship and obviously the other person. Do you compliment her? Is it sincere? Why is it you feel this is a problem? How else does she show you what you mean to her?
Think it’s maybe time you did some soul searching then had a chat with her about how you feel.
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My aim here is to shed some light on the love maze we call relationships. It's totally normal to crave a little verbal affection from your better half, like a sprinkle of sugar in your coffee! But if your partner’s compliment jar seems to be on a permanent diet, it could be for a bunch of reasons. Maybe she's shy, unsure of what to say, or perhaps isn't aware you're craving those sweet nothings. Communication is your best pal here. It might feel as scary as saying "I love you" for the first time, but opening up about how important it is for you to hear those affirmations could turn the tide. Remember, relationships are about growing together, and sometimes we just need a little nudge in the right direction. 😉
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Cuz she doesn’t really appreciate you , she just likes the convenience of you , kick her ass to the curb and find yourself a girl that values and appreciates you
Women are not socialized to compliment men. If it’s important to you to receive compliments, you need to tell her and give her time to make the necessary adjustments. There’s also the very real possibility that she settled for you and she just can’t find it in herself to invest in your feelings. I’d have a conversation with her. Buckle up though. Could be a doozy!
My ex was just like this when we had a monogamous relationship. When we arranged an open relationship and I started seeing another girl who was really warm and open, my ex noticed, and really, did the extra mile in trying to be loving, giving compliments, caring, being more sexually active etc
i come across tiktok vids where i have read comments of men tearing down the confidence of beautiful womrn i suspect thry actually like. this is inusual to me i find it weird so maybe your girlfriend is like these men
Because she's a woman and women don't love men enough to compliment. A woman only wants a slave to do things for her so that she doesn't have to.
Probably because everything you may or may not do for her is expected, rather than appreciated!
She could be thinking about me...
Or Chad...
Or Tyrone...
Or Carlos...
it changes it depends on how she is. Everyone do not compliment but it does not mean she do not love you
There is nothing about you that she likes enough to compliment apparently. She is looking around for the next best thing like all women do. Hypergamy.
She's not aware men also need validation once in a while.
Please include cock measurements if you want a serious answer.
I think this is pretty obvious, she doesn't value you or the relationship all that much I hate to say.
Because she doesn't respect, love or care about you. Bounce before she takes all of your proertiand fucks your best friend. That's all they do.
No man gets compliments, women think compliments are reserved for them.
How would anyone know the answer to this aside from your girlfriend
She's probably just entitled and thinks the world revolves around her, she thinks she can receive compliments and not give compliments, that's just how women are.
What have you done to deserve it?
I don't know, ask her!
Maybe it's not her way of showing affection.
I'd dump a woman like that
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