Act when Your Boyfriend Tells You That You're Beautiful

So you hear the big words! No, they're not "I love you" but they're "you're beautiful" instead. A large and awkward pause dominates the conversation as your boyfriend waits for that ideal simmering reply and you go home and show him just how beautiful you are. You have no idea how to react. You don't want to sound big headed but you don't want to sound under-confident, right? You stammer "Sorry!" and rush off, leaving your boyfriend standing in the rain. Is your relationship over? Next time this happens you'll know how to reply to this sweet but tricky compliment.

Steps

How Not to React

  1. Don't contradict the compliment. Saying "I'm not" will show people you lack confidence or at the other extreme seek attention. Even if you think you are ugly, this person obviously doesn't, so accept the compliment. Don't protest or he won't say it again.
  2. Don't hint for a compliment when he's already given you one. "How am I?" Saying "How am I?" is just fishing for compliments. He's given you one. Don't be greedy. He'll feel under pressure to answer you, think you're big-headed, won't ask again, will feel he needs to give you more and if he fails to answer you'll be hurt. Take it from me, don't say it!
  3. Don't act smug. "I know!" Saying "I know!" is yet another poor answer. You don't thank him at all and it shows him how smug you are. Confidence is good but nobody likes smugness.
  4. Don't protest. "You are sweet, but..." Saying "You are sweet" is good but then going on to say "I'm not" or protesting or asking how or even carrying on as though the compliment never was said is bad. It makes him feel unappreciated and it won't be likely he will compliment you again.

How to React

  1. Ask him a causal question. "Aww, do you think so?" Saying "Do you think so?" is good. It is not denying it but not being smug. As long as you follow this with something like "You're not so bad yourself", "I love you" or "You are so sweet", he won't feel pressured to answer and you are thanking him and returning a compliment. This means it is fine to say Do you think so?" or "Really?"
  2. Blush. Sometimes the best things are left unsaid.

Tips

  • Remember to pay him a compliment some time, also.
  • Just saying thank-you and returning a compliment as was said above is fine.
  • Remember to act grateful.

Warnings

  • Never say anything like in the intro! Don't sound smug or under-confident.

Things You'll Need

  • Modesty
  • Tact
  • Voice
  • Boyfriend

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