Hidden Messages in Everyday Compliments That Can Hurt Positive Body Image
Caitlin Bailey
There are some compliments that everyone throws around randomly so much that we rarely pay much attention to them. You’ve probably said them before, and most likely, you’ve definitely heard them. “Wow, you look amazing; did you lose weight?” “You’ve really slimmed down.” “You look better than ever.” We’ve grown to assume these comments sound nice. After all, these are nice words that are meant to be kind. Yet, when you take a closer look, they can carry undertones that aren’t as harmless as they seem. It’s possible with a compliment to send the message that how we look matters more than who we are. They suggest that some bodies...
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