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Of the following compliments, which would you want to hear the most?

As women, different things motivate us. A group of friends recently got together and starting comparing notes on compliments. One had recently been told that she was beautiful. She said that it made her day. Another said that she would prefer to hear that she is special.

Perhaps, different comments are appropriate at different times but, it got us thinking about what we most liked to hear. There doesn't seem to be a one size fits all.

What do you like to hear and why?

I love you (40.4%)

You're beautiful (23.8%)

You're smart (16.5%)

You're special (12.7%)

You're funny (6.5%)

Of the following compliments, which would you want to hear the most?
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  • StaceyD By StaceyD
    on Nov 10, 2007  

    I chose "you're special" because I think we all want to feel like we are special to someone. The word special says it all...better than I can explain anything here.

  • adaeze By adaeze
    on Nov 10, 2007  

    I chose "I love you" because that is the ultimate level of acceptance -- for the good and the bad of a person.

  • mombraum By mombraum
    on Nov 10, 2007  

    i think beind tild i am beautiful helps with my self esteem as i am aging hopefully gracefully

  • crebello33 By crebello33
    on Nov 11, 2007  

    i pick love because,we all love no matter what,we always say i love you even when we are mad,sad or any thing for that matter,love is great to give love and to recive love know that's love.

  • fairey1 By fairey1
    on Nov 11, 2007  

    I know that I am loved and I love 100%, but being told that I'm smart lifts my self-esteem. I love collecting and sharing information. You can never know enough about everything.

  • sharonmwilhelm By sharonmwilhelm
    on Nov 11, 2007  

    To me, nothing says it all as "I love you." You're beautiful, special - you have it all.

  • foto420 By foto420
    on Nov 11, 2007  

    I prefer "I love you" When my husband or one of my four kids tells me those words, I truly feel wanted, appreciated, and warm inside.

  • anitapwag By anitapwag
    on Nov 12, 2007  

    The phrase I love you has been overused to some extent. I'm not saying you don't appreciate each time it is said, but imo it's much easier to say than to give a thoughtful compliment such as "you're beautiful" or "you're funny".

  • btrflygirl By btrflygirl
    on Nov 12, 2007  

    Your special is something I love to hear- It makes me feel irreplaceable and really lifts my ego in a good way

  • jenbrian By jenbrian
    on Nov 12, 2007  

    I GUESS I LIKE TO HEAR THAT I AM SPECIAL TO SOMEBODY.