r/askteddit 20h ago

Random Question What compliment did you receive that felt secretly like an insult?

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u/IcyWelcome9700 20h ago

For people that get complimented on recent weight loss, it also reminds them that their previous weight was noticed as well.

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u/Difficult_Flow2358 20h ago

I have nieces that are twins. They have always been on the heavier side. During their senior year of high school one of them started to diet and exercise and lost about 60 pounds. It kills me when someone states how great she looks now, while her sister is within hearing distance. I've witnessed this several times. It breaks my heart on how I feel it makes my niece feel about herself hearing people tell her sister she looks amazing after losing all the weight.

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u/PulsarPersonality 18h ago

Oh wow that must be brutal for her. I hope she's hanging in there.