Make a man feel like you believe in him and he will do everything in his power to not let you down! Psychologists refer to this as positive reinforcement. Do the alternative and rub his nose in his short-comings and he will do nothing reinforce your negative opinions of him. Your choice.
Couldn't agree more Jennapher! You took the words right out of my mouth. No you don't have your 'bitch' on. You are like me-the opposite to the stepfords wives type (who would in fact give these compliments!)
You can still be a powerful woman and still need a man unless you are playing for the other team! Face it, we all like to be buttered up! The important thing is to actually mean it! Substitute "smart, resourceful, creative," etc. for strong and you still have a home run! You will never get what you desire if you maintain your "I am woman watch me roar" attitude when you are near the object of you desires!
I greatly appreciate the concept upon which this article is based, but I can't help but feel that most of these are sexist. All men are "strong" and love to hear about it? Just how does it feel being a "princess"? Oh honey, you are my big strong hero, and you make me feel just like a princess...doesn't this sound just a bit condescending and disingenuous? Not all men are strong, nor heroic, nor amazing....any more than women are delicate, damsels in distress, or desire to feel like princesses. I know this is really picky, maybe I just have my bitch on, but most of the men I know (which is NOT a very good barometer by which to judge these compliments) would laugh if I told them I love how strong they are. Based on the other comments, I am in the minority, and I mean no disrespect. And I completely agree that too often women AND men forget to say "thank you."