10 things it means when a man never compliments you

When men compliment women, it’s usually to make them feel good or to show that they have some kind of superior knowledge. 

They might say something like, “You look really pretty today,” or “I think you’re the best looking woman I know.” 

But what if the man never compliments you? What if he just talks about you behind your back? 

You may think you’re being nice to men, but it doesn’t really show.

If you’re looking for answers, here are ten reasons to understand why a man never compliments you.

10 reasons why he never compliments you

1) He’s not interested in you

Let’s be honest.

Complimenting a woman is a sign of interest. When a man compliments a woman, it means that he is deeply interested in or attracted to that woman.

But what does it mean if he doesn’t compliment you?

Whether you like it or not, it means that he doesn’t care about you. And he’s not interested in you, neither physically nor emotionally.

However bad it sounds, it’s true. And the reasons are pretty easy to understand.

First of all, he doesn’t have time to talk about you. And what’s worse? He’s okay with that.

He’s too busy with his friends, job, or interests. He doesn’t have time for you.

Second, he doesn’t really like you as a person. 

If a man doesn’t compliment you, it means that he is not attracted to or interested in you in any way. He doesn’t care about your thoughts, feelings, or opinions, because he has no feelings for you as an individual. 

He doesn’t even want to be around you. And this is a sign of how much he hates and dislikes women in general. If he didn’t hate women so much, why would he be so rude?  

The truth is, your relationship is completely unattractive to him. And he doesn’t have time to waste on it.

If this sounds familiar, you should try to move on because chances are that this is not going to get better.

2) He tries to bring out his inner hero

Want to know the most common reason why men never compliment a woman?

It’s because they think that it will make them look worse.

Now you probably wonder why they think like that. The simple truth is, they don’t know how to revive the hero instinct in themselves, which makes it easier not to be rude to women.

There’s a new theory in the relationship world that’s causing quite a stir – it’s called the hero instinct. 

Coined by relationship expert James Bauer, this fascinating concept finally explains how men really think and feel in relationships. 

And it’s something most women have never even heard of. 

According to James Bauer, men don’t actually need a lot to feel content in their relationships. To most people’s surprise, it has nothing to do with sex. 

You see, men have innate drivers. These are natural responses that they’re not even aware of. But when a woman comes along and triggers them, it causes a powerful response. 

The result is a man who loves harder, commits wholeheartedly, and truly dedicates himself to the relationship. 

So, how can you trigger your man’s hero instinct? 

Well, you certainly don’t need to act like a damsel in distress or buy him a cape. It’s quite simple, actually. 

All you have to do is give your man certain signals that make him feel needed in the relationship. These allow him to step to the plate and feel fulfilled in his role as your partner.

And these signals are revealed in this simple and genuine video by James Bauer. 

The truth is, once you understand how the hero instinct works, there’s no telling what heights your relationship can reach. 

So if you want to give your man what he truly wants from you, make sure to check out James Bauer’s excellent video. In it, he reveals the exact texts and phrases you can use straight away.

Here’s a link to the free video again.

3) He doesn’t know how to compliment a woman

Have you ever thought that he might be nervous about giving you compliments?

OK, I know what you’re thinking. It really does sound a bit strange, but the truth is that he just doesn’t know what to say. Why?

Let me explain. Most men don’t know how to compliment a woman. This is a common flaw that can make her feel uncomfortable.

They use compliments and flattery as a way to get what they want.

But we believe that this is wrong because it’s not really a compliment. It’s just a way of making you think that he is interested in you, which is not true at all. 

No matter how many compliments he gives you, it won’t make him look better in your eyes. And it won’t make him feel better about himself either! And the truth is – he doesn’t care about that!

That’s why most men are too afraid to give you any compliments or praise. They don’t have the courage to risk being called out on it.

They don’t have the confidence to do it, so they just stay quiet.

And the truth is, you don’t need any compliments from him at all. Because he can’t even compliment himself!

4) He’s too afraid to tell you that you’re beautiful

Men are not very good at expressing their feelings.

They think that it will make them look bad, so they don’t say anything at all.

But guess what?

Men can’t tell you how they feel about you. They just don’t know how to do it. 

And if he doesn’t know how to compliment a woman, then he definitely won’t know how to tell her she’s beautiful. 

Believe it or not, telling a woman she’s pretty or beautiful is one of the most important ways to make her feel good about herself.

And if he doesn’t know how to do it, then he won’t be able to do it. He doesn’t know how to make eye contact with women.

So, maybe he’s interested in you. Even more, he might be falling in love with you. But he doesn’t know how to tell you that.

Why?

Because he’s too scared of showing his emotions.

They think that it will make them look weak, so they don’t say anything at all. 

And even if they do, they won’t know how to express themselves properly.

This is a big problem because it’s one of the first steps to love.

When a man doesn’t know how to tell a woman that she’s beautiful, then he’ll never be able to ask her out on a date or start a relationship with her. 

I know you’ve heard the advice a million times, but you should try to talk to him. Maybe, just compliment him first and show him that it’s not that hard.

Just tell him that you like his smile, or his eyes, or something. If he says anything back, then he’s interested in you. It also means that he’s safe to talk to you. 

5) He is afraid that he might lose his cool appearance

Did you know that it is possible for a man to compliment a woman without meaning it?

Actually, yes.

It’s possible for him to be nice, but not mean it.

It’s possible for him to say something nice just because he wants to be nice, or because he doesn’t want to hurt her feelings.

But also, sometimes men try to play cool by not complimenting a girl.

And you know what?

That’s a big problem for your relationship. Why?

Because you want to feel appreciated. You want to know that your boyfriend likes you.

And if he never tells you that you’re beautiful, then he’s not going to be able to give you the love that you deserve.

If he never tells you that you’re beautiful, then he’s not going to be able to give you the love that you deserve. He may try his best, but chances are he won’t be very successful at it. If all else fails, consider trying a different approach or even giving up on him altogether.

Want to hear my advice??

Just tell him that avoiding telling you compliments doesn’t make him appear cool at all. Instead,  it makes him look silly for one simple reason – only gentlemen compliment women. What does it mean?

It means he just doesn’t know how to act like a real gentleman.

So, I suggest that you try to get him to open up. It’s not easy, but it works!

6) He noticed some flaws in you that you don’t even know about

Want to know a secret?

Everyone has some imperfections. Nobody is perfect. And that’s a fact. 

So, if your boyfriend never compliments you, then he’s probably noticing some flaws in you that you don’t even know about.

It could be something as small as a pimple, or it could be something more serious, like a problem with your personality.

It doesn’t matter what the problem is,  as long as he sees it.

And if you don’t know what the problem is, he should tell you, right?

Why?

Because being honest is a key to healthy and happy relationships.

So, instead of just ignoring the problem, try talking to him about it. The reason is that he might be trying to act as a hero by hiding things from you.

I mentioned this fascinating concept earlier: the hero instinct. When a man’s inner hero is triggered, he’s more likely to avoid giving compliments to women.

Just by knowing the right things to say to him, you’ll open a part of him that no woman has ever reached before.

And the easiest way to do so is by watching this free video by James Bauer. In it, he’ll reveal simple phrases and texts you can use to make your man truly yours. 

Here’s a link to the excellent video again.

7) He’s too focused on himself

Have you ever noticed that he spends all his time talking about himself?

Maybe you don’t see it, but it’s true. If your boyfriend never compliments you, then he’s probably too focused on himself.

And that means that he isn’t paying attention to you, or rather, he’s not taking you seriously. And if he isn’t taking you seriously, then there’s a very high chance that he won’t want to spend time with you.

But it doesn’t matter how much he does it, because there’s a simple reason why he does it – because his ego is too big for him to ignore.

He can’t stand not being number one in everything. So, if you’re not number one in his mind, then he’ll go out of his way to prove you wrong.

In other words, if you’re not the most important thing to him, then expect him to treat you as such  – like a second-class citizen in his life.

But you don’t need to feel that way, right?

You don’t need to let him treat you like a lesser person in your relationship.

The way to deal with this is by telling him that you’re an important person in your life. Tell him that he’s the one who matters to you, not himself.

He’ll be amazed at your honesty, and he’ll feel really good about himself because he knows that his ego is being recognized and appreciated by the right woman. 

And the best part is that it’s all thanks to his own words – so don’t worry, it’s not going to be too hard!

But if you let him continue focusing too much on himself, I bet your relationship will go downhill.

8) He doesn’t take you seriously enough

If he doesn’t take you seriously, then it’s because he thinks that you’re not important to him.

And the reason for that is because he thinks that your life is just another thing to him. He doesn’t think that your happiness matters to him.

You see, if he doesn’t think that your happiness matters to him, then there’s a very high chance that he won’t value the time you spend together. 

He probably won’t see the value of spending time with you, and so once again,  you’ll be spending time with him while he’s not paying attention to you.

But you don’t need to let this happen, right? You don’t need to let him treat you like a lesser person in your relationship.

You can turn the tables around and make him see the value of spending time with you. 

This is extremely easy because all you have to do is show him that his time with you is valuable!

And also, giving your loved one’s compliments is also something worthwhile! In fact, it’s one of the best things you can do to keep them happy!

But sadly, if he doesn’t take you seriously enough, chances are that he won’t even bother to make you happy with simple compliments.

So, you need to show him that his time with you is important.

You can do this by focusing on him and showing him that he’s important to you. You can even show him how much he means to you and let him see the importance of your relationship.

9) He doesn’t have the same feelings for you as you do for him

Although complimenting someone doesn’t always mean that you have feelings for him, not complimenting them indeed means that you don’t have feelings for them at all.

And that’s a bad thing for relationships.

When he doesn’t have the same feelings for you as you do for him, there’s a very high chance that he’ll treat you like a lesser person in your relationship.

And this is something that you absolutely don’t want to happen!

If he starts treating you like a lesser person, then it’s only going to make your relationship worse. 

You wouldn’t want to spend time with someone who doesn’t value your time and attention, would you? 

To make matters worse, he might not even take your feelings into account.

He doesn’t take your feelings into account. Why?

Because he thinks that your feelings are just a means to an end. Because he thinks that he doesn’t have to care about your feelings because you’ll always be there for him no matter what.

He thinks that you’ll always be there for him and do anything and everything for him, so why should he care about your feelings?

That’s right! It’s because of this very reason that he thinks your feelings aren’t important. He thinks the same way as someone who doesn’t like spending time with you or someone who doesn’t think it matters if you’re happy or not.

He doesn’t care about your feelings and he doesn’t even think that they matter.

10) He’s complimenting you but you don’t notice

I want to conclude this list of reasons by telling you that you might be the one who doesn’t notice how much he’s complimenting you.

Believe it or not, sometimes people tell us how good we look, how great we sound, what a fantastic time we had, how great we are and so on without even noticing.

Don’t get me wrong! I’m not saying that you’re doing this intentionally!

I’m just saying that sometimes people’s compliments come at us without us noticing. And when they do come at us without us noticing, it means that we aren’t listening to them or paying attention to them.

Think about it. Maybe you’re not listening to him when he compliments you.

Maybe you’re not paying attention to the things that he’s saying to you. Maybe you’re not listening to what he’s saying at all.

Now, look at it this way.

What’s the point of complimenting someone if you don’t notice it?

Your inattentiveness might be the reason why he stopped giving you as many compliments as he did before.

So, try to appreciate the things that he’s saying to you and pay attention to them.

How do you get a guy to compliment you?

Although there are many ways to get a guy to compliment you, I’m going to tell you the best way to get a guy to compliment you.

The best way is by making him feel good about himself. It’s by making him feel good about his appearance and how he looks and sounds, etc.

The way you do this is by doing things for him that make him feel good about himself, not just as a guy but also as a man.

For example, if he compliments your appearance and it makes you feel good about yourself, then take this opportunity to tell him something like, “Oh my God! “You look so handsome!” or something like that. Or “You sound so great!” or something like that.

Believe it or not, that’s a psychologically proven strategy. Why?

Because it will put pressure on him to return the compliments. And in the process, he will have to think sincerely about the things he likes about you.

Final thoughts

If you already tried everything to make him realize how much you care about him giving compliments to you, then it’s time to try something else!

I touched on the hero instinct earlier – it’s the perfect remedy for the situation you’re facing. 

Why?

Because once a man’s hero instinct is triggered, he’ll only have eyes for you. You’ll reach a part of him that no woman has ever managed to reach before. 

And in return, he’ll be compelled to commit to you and love you like he’s never loved another woman. 

So if you’re ready to take that plunge and reach new heights in your relationship, make sure to check out relationship expert James Bauer’s invaluable advice.

Click here to watch the excellent free video.