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Originally Posted by Fuzzybear
Interesting thread, I was just revisiting this. I don't think this issue is exclusive to those with BPD. I much prefer compliments to insults. Sometimes I question the sincerity of the compliment, not always though. My parental units were not ''generous'' with compliments... or anything else.
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I think it can be cultural too, I feel my culture doesn’t encourage compliments - growing up we were always told not to be ‘big headed’ which I now find quite a funny expression. I notice many other people from my culture also struggle with being given compliments.
I try to be careful/mindful when complimenting others, since I notice it can be a difficult thing for them to absorb.