Is it normal that i can't accept compliments from boys?

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I have a friend, who I always go out with on nights out, she's fun, beautiful, confident and very bubbly, whereas I feel like I'm the complete opposite.
When we are out, my friend is often "hit on" by other boys, and sometimes (not that often may I add) I am too. However, whenever it does happen, I always feel like they are only ever talking to me in order to get to my friend (or that maybe they are far too drunk a.k.a. beer goggles), and so I feel like all of their compliments aren't sincere, and that it's something they feel the need to say.
I already know myself that I have very little self-confidence when it comes to the opposite sex, but it feels like at this rate, I'll never be able to accept compliments from boys no matter how genuine they are.
It feels like there's a barrier that's stopping me from accepting compliments, how can I overcome it and start trusting what they say?

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  • Enkeli
    11 years ago

    Im exactly the same xD just say thanks and brush it off.

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  • [email protected]
    11 years ago

    People bullshit all the time,especially in bars or where there is alcohol involved,so don't worry about it.Just pretend you're on here instead.

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  • iEatZombies_
    11 years ago

    It's likely your friend is getting hit on more often than you because she acts available where you act unavailable. Guys respond to that- they don't want to get rejected. They'll go with safe more often than hot if they have to choose. Simple fix; Act available, responsive, receptive, etc. Really though, it all depends on what your hoping to come across as.

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    • NeuroNeptunian
      11 years ago

      This.

      But I agree, OP, I have a hard time taking compliments from men too.

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