Is it normal that i feel ashamed when i find myself enjoying praise?

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Sometimes, when people praise me on something, I feel ashamed of myself for enjoying it. I sometimes show off my skills and learning when I find a convenient reason to do so, and when/if people praise me for my skills, I feel vain and narcissistic when I inevitably take delight in their praise. I sometimes don't tell people anything about my abilities and I hide them unless it's absolutely necessary to use them, just so I'll feel better about myself.

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  • green_boogers
    9 years ago

    I am suspicious of gratuitous complements. Ego can prevent your emotional and intellectual growth.

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  • wii3willrule
    9 years ago

    When somebody compliments you, they either (1) want something from you or (2) want to make themselves feel better about themselves (emotional leeches) or (3) genuinely feel the way they do. Very few fit into the last category. Don't legitimize anybody's opinions but your own, because you only know you so you know when you are being genuine or not. That is not the case with others.

    That being said, do not limit, hide, or be ashamed of yourself for something you are good at. Judge yourself honestly, but feel proud of the things you know yourself to be good at. Narcissism isn't a bad thing, you know. Only when you start being superficial or leeching off of other's attention does it become bad.

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    • rockerqueen
      9 years ago

      Well said!!

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      • wii3willrule
        9 years ago

        Thank you :)

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