Is it normal that i don't take compliments well?

I don't flip out on people or anything. But for instance; last night I was having some fun with one of my long time partners, and he kept saying how sexy I am, and how good looking I am and blah blah blah. I didn't know what to do or what to even say. I Guess I'm just not used to it or something. Or this cashier at the grocery store totally caught me off guard when she said I had pretty eyes. Or my ex saying I have a really defined 'V' below my abs. Which I didn't even know was there lol. What do you say to that? I feel like saying "thanks" is being pompous and I don't wanna say "you too" because it usually doesn't apply and I don't wanna have it sound like I'm saying it just because im supposed to.

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  • thegypsysailor

    What's so hard about just saying thank you? Is that so difficult to figure out?

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  • Nokiot9

    Lol. I just think it's awkward as HELL. It's like how when somebody says 'I love you' it's like they've trapped u into having to say it back! One thing I usually don't do. Won't say it unless I feel it. Not just because I'm supposed to. And not that he isn't frickin gorgeous, it's just weird.

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  • They're probably just being nice, as you sound fairly ugly.

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    • howaminotmyself

      Hey, this could easily be me. Except for the V thing. I feel very awkward when people tell me how great my boobs look.

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      • Your boobs look great.

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        • howaminotmyself

          I know.

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          • Yeah, but did you know before I said anything?

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            • howaminotmyself

              I knew it when a friend said, "damn woman, your boobs are rockin"

              It was a bit awkward.

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  • joolia03

    Yeah you're prob not used to it or don't think of yourself that highly. I know where you're coming from

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  • theseeker

    As a guy, I'm not complimented like that very often, but there have been a few occasions. I agree, I think it's pretty awkward and find it difficult to respond. Also, I think it's awkward to give certain compliments. For instance, complimenting a women on her appearance. While it may be true, it just feels weird to me.

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    • regisphilbin

      the standard thing to do when someone gives you a compliment is show the person that you appreciate their comment, but getting any deeper can be awkward.

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    • Nokiot9

      I thought it was just me. Idk. It's like as men, we are conditioned not to have and express emotion. And keeping a straight face when someone inflates ur ego is sort of part of it for me. I can't explain it...

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  • Redcoats

    You have very so much pretty eyes. Damn, I'm not good at this.

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    • NeofelisNebulosa

      Wow! Such eyes! Much blue. Wow

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      • Redcoats

        Such pupil. Wow. Many iris. Much squishy.

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