50 Compliments That Are Not Appearance Based

I know personally that it can feel a bit awkward to give or receive compliments, the protocol on when to compliment someone and how to react is a bit confusing to me. But I also like to imagine a society in which complimenting people was a more normal thing to do; where being open about how we feel (including our positive feelings towards others – complimenting them) was encouraged and normalised. However much of the time when we do compliment people it is appearance based. This is difficult because it can sometimes reduce someone to their appearance, which they don’t always have control over, and looks past who they are as a person and what they mean in our lives – especially when it’s to do with their body and not the way they dress (something they may use as a form of expression) for example. So I’ve put together a list of 50 compliments and open statements that are not appearance based. My challenge to you is to compliment at least one person a day for the next week on something other than their appearance. Let me know how it goes and any other ideas for compliments in the comments below!

1. You make me smile 
2. You’re funny 
3. You make me happy 
4. You’re kind 
5. You make me feel safe 
6. You glow 
7. Your sensitivity is so strong 
8. I appreciate you 
9. You inspire me 
10. You’re so strong 
11. I admire your work ethic 
12. You mean a lot to me 
13. I love your honesty 
14. You have a great mindset 
15. You’re so brave
16. You’re so loving 
17. You’re are worthy 
18. I am comfortable around you 
19. You did great today 
20. You are a warm person 
21. You’re so understanding 
22. You are a good listener 
23. You are really insightful 
24. You always care 
25. You’re wonderfully unique 
26. You are perfect exactly as you are 
27. I wish more people were like you 
28. I respect you 
29. I trust you 
30. I’m so happy you’re in my life 
31. You’ve flourished as a person 
32. You make a difference 
33. You’re becoming even more amazing – and I didn’t think that was possible
34. Your personality lights up the room 
35. You deserve good things 
36. You’re great at giving advice 
37. I love how passionate you are about (blank)
38. I love your imagination 
39. You matter to me
40. I love being around you 
41. I love how confident you are 
42. You make people feel important 
43. I respect your integrity 
44. You are a generous person
45. You’re have an open heart 
46. You are on your perfect path 
47. I’m proud of you 
48. Your ideas/ beliefs matter 
49. Your happiness is infectious 
50. You are a great leader