10 Compliments to Give a Woman Instead of “Pretty”

One of the best compliments I’ve ever received was from a teacher in high school. She told me she thought I had a “gift for reading people”. More than a decade later that comment still resonates with me.

Think about the last compliment you gave. Chances are it was something like “You look great!”or “That dress makes you look so skinny!”.

It’s easy to believe all you have to offer the world is your beauty or fat or muscles when that’s all anyone points out. It’s unfortunate because we are so much MORE than that.

One of my favorite poets

The next time you catch yourself giving a friend or family member a compliment, I challenge you to use an adjective unrelated to appearance. It might feel strange initially, but I guarantee it can end up meaning so much more.

Here are 10 of my favorites:

1. Smart

2. Driven

3. Funny

4. Spontaneous

5. Empathetic

6. Creative

7. Resilient

8. Caring

9. Dependable

10. STRONG