You’re probably like—wait, isn’t a compliment just a compliment who cares if it’s a guy or not, and yeah okay it’s the same vibe at heart but no way, it’s different, guys aren’t all the same, you can’t just toss out one line and call it a win, so let’s dive into this crazy compliment mess and figure out what works—‘cause I bet you’ve got some dude you wanna hype up, right, who’s in your head?
His looks—what I’d say about how he looks
Like—“your smile’s ridiculous, it’s catching” ‘cause when his eyes get all twinkly it’s like—poof—everybody’s happier, or “you’ve got this style thing down” ‘cause his outfits are always slamming and it’s like he’s screaming who he is without even opening his mouth, I told my ex that once—his plaid shirt was so him, he strutted around like he owned the place after, or “your eyes just pop when you’re excited” ‘cause that fired-up look is like—girl, I’m hooked, how about “your body’s insane” ‘cause he’s hitting the gym hard and it’s like—damn, he’s not messing around, or “you’re always so sharp” ‘cause his haircut’s fresh or his beard’s on point and it’s like—yep, he’s got it together, you could go “that suit’s fire” ‘cause he’s walking in all fancy and I’m like—hello, James Bond, or “your smell’s just—wow” ‘cause it’s cozy and hot and I wanna bury my face in his shirt, maybe “you’re aging like a dream” ‘cause every year he’s hotter and I’m like—how does he do that?
His whole deal—what’s awesome about him
Try—“your jokes kill me” ‘cause he’s got this way of making any crap moment hilarious, or “you’re so stubborn I love it” ‘cause he keeps pushing no matter what and it’s like—girl, that’s hot, I told my coworker Tony that—he’s always grinding, smirked like he knew it all along, or “you’re so sweet it’s crazy” ‘cause he’s nice to everybody and I’m like—where’d this angel come from, how about “you’re always so up” ‘cause in this doom-and-gloom world his happy vibe is like—yes please, or “you’ve got this life spark” ‘cause he’s so into everything and it’s like—ugh, I wanna catch that, you could say “you tell stories like a pro” ‘cause he’s got us all hanging on every word, or “you’re so random it’s fun” ‘cause he’s wild and keeps me guessing—love that, maybe “you’re so real” ‘cause he’s not fake and I’m like—thank God, tired of posers.
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Stuff he’s good at—what he rocks
Like—“you cook like a freaking chef” ‘cause his food’s so good I’m over here drooling, or “you fix stuff like magic” ‘cause he’s solving problems left and right and I’m like—how’s he do that, my brother got that once—fixed my sink, I called him a wizard, he was all smug, or “you play music like—damn” ‘cause his guitar or whatever is pure gold and I’m melting, how about “your garden’s unreal” ‘cause his plants are popping and I’m like—he’s got fairy hands, or “you drive so smooth” ‘cause he’s careful and I’m not scared for my life—rare, you could go “your pics are art” ‘cause his photos are so pretty I’m scrolling his Insta like—stop it, or “your writing’s nuts” ‘cause his words hit me right in the feels, maybe “your DIY game’s strong” ‘cause he’s building stuff and I’m like—girl, he’s a keeper.
His heart—what’s deep down
Try—“your confidence rubs off” ‘cause he’s so sure and I’m like—okay I wanna strut too, or “you bounce back like a champ” ‘cause he’s tough and I’m over here cheering, I told my friend Matt that—he’d been dumped, kept going, blushed like crazy, or “you listen so good” ‘cause he’s all ears and I feel like—wow, he gets me, how about “you’re so honest” ‘cause he doesn’t BS and I’m like—that’s rare, love it, or “you’re your own boss” ‘cause he’s got this solo vibe and I’m like—damn, he’s strong, you could say “you’re so calm” ‘cause he’s chill and I’m over here relaxing too, or “you’re patient as hell” ‘cause he’s cool even when I’m a mess—bless him, maybe “you’re so sunny” ‘cause his good vibes lift me up and I’m like—stay forever.
His work hustle—what’s pro about him
Like—“your work thing’s goals” ‘cause he’s grinding and I’m like—girl, he’s inspiring, or “you’re all in at your job” ‘cause he’s so into it and I’m over here clapping, my old boss heard that from me—worked late every night, smirked like—yep, or “your ideas are wild” ‘cause he’s creative and I’m like—how’s he think of that, how about “you’re a business ninja” ‘cause he’s smart and I’m like—he’s got this, or “you lead like a king” ‘cause he’s bossing it and everybody’s pumped, you could go “you don’t crack” ‘cause he’s cool under fire and I’m like—teach me, or “you’re the team MVP” ‘cause he’s killing it and we all know it, maybe “you balance life like a pro” ‘cause he’s got work and chill down and I’m like—how’s he not a wreck?
Wrapping this up—kinda
So yeah complimenting guys—it’s not some big mystery like finding Bigfoot, just gotta tweak it for him, the best ones are real—like his grit or his hustle or even his goofy love for terrible dad jokes—everybody loves a compliment, guys too, no lie, I told my guy friend once his chili was better than my mom’s and he was beaming all night—truth works, so whether it’s your man or some dude you’re vibing, keep it straight, keep it you—‘cause fake’s boring, you know, and honestly any guy can grill a steak but one who whips up a salad that’s not just wet grass—girl, that’s gold, hype him up for that!