Complimenting a Southern woman is a delicate thing. Best be careful or she may mistake it for the backhanded variety in which she is also well-versed. (Hint: the tone is key.) It’s a fine science: no ...

Lots of people think appreciation and compliments are one in the same. I disagree. You can appreciate someone by saying things like, “thank you,” “great job,” or even “you’re the best,” but a ...

Discover the true power of meaningful praise in our latest video. Based on The Zen Parent’s insightful list, we explore 10 compliments women genuinely love to hear, compliments that go far beyond ...

The things we say have a big impact on our marriages. Men sometimes get the reputation for being the less communicative sex, but that doesn't mean they don't thrive on affirming words from their wives ...

It’s been one of those days. A co-worker made some insensitive comments, one of the kids came home crying, and the dog pooped on the carpet (twice). She has just about had it. Sometimes there’s not ...

Compliments are supposed to make you feel good, right? But they sometimes miss the mark, even when we are trying to be nice. We've all been there. Even a simple "You look great today!" can come across ...

Compliments are one of the most extraordinary components of social life. If given right they create so much positive energy that they make things happen almost as if by magic. They ease the atmosphere ...

Imagine that you’re sitting in a coffee shop enjoying your drink and reading the paper when someone taps you on the shoulder. “Your jacket is beautiful,” the stranger says. “The color really ...

It's been one of those days. A co-worker made some insensitive comments, one of the kids came home crying, and the dog pooped on the carpet (twice). She has just about had it. Sometimes there's not ...