Compliments usually aim to build people up, but certain phrases quietly do the opposite and leave emotional confusion behind.

“People feel better and do better when you give them attention, affirmation, and appreciation” Inspirational speech-giver extraordinaire John Maxwell’s quote is not only motivational it’s a cheat code ...

The other week, my roommate and I were talking about our favorite compliments. During our conversation, I referenced a compliment she had given me just two weeks prior when she told me I was the kind ...