Why You Have Problems Accepting Compliments
Do you feel uncomfortable when someone says something nice to you?
Hypothetical Therapy Reenactment:
Me (Psychologist): “I’m really impressed with how insightful you are.”
Client: “Really? I don’t know…”
Me: “You just reflected on how you used to handle things this way and now you’re handling things this other way. That seems like growth to me.”
Client: “Thanks, I guess.”
Even though this hypothetical transaction occurs in a therapy session, it is still a familiar exchange. One person seems to gives a sincere compliment and the other person sorta seems to accept it.
But let’s take it apart.
