"First dates are opportunities for potential paramours to test the waters regarding everything from conversation to chemistry. Yet when it comes to building romantic rapport, some conversation topics are better than others. Compliments are always appreciated; selective compliments in areas of achievement or personal style are uniquely valuable, especially to attractive people who are already used to being flattered for their good looks. It is refreshing and alluring to be recognized for quality characteristics below the surface and makes a date more appealing."
"Compliments Within Relationships of Respect Monika Eckstein et al. (2023) investigated the power of positive interaction within romantic couples by measuring neural responses.[i] Recognizing love as probably "the most fascinating feeling that a person ever experiences," they sought to learn more about romantic interaction by collecting data from 84 partnered individuals using functional magnetic resonance imaging scanners while the couples sent and received compliments in the form of short messages about what they liked about their relationship, and each other."
Compliments strengthen romantic connection from first dates through long-term partnerships by recognizing qualities beyond physical appearance. Selective praise for achievement or personal style feels refreshing and increases dating appeal, particularly for people accustomed to appearance-based flattery. When partners stop expressing admiration, individuals can feel taken for granted and relationship growth can stall. Laboratory research measured neural responses while couples exchanged short, positive messages about their relationship and each other. Those neural responses indicate that receiving partner compliments engages reward-related processes and supports social identity within romantic bonds.
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