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Originally Posted by ring:
So, are you telling us that back handed compliments,
and shots at a person's self esteem,
are not manipulative?
Original reply by high jinx: if delivered in a harmless and teasing way, and from a place where you genuinely care about someone, they are no different than pulling a prank or giving noogies to your younger brother.
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Well, yes they are. One doesnt shoot self esteem or backhand compliments at someone they care about. Hopefully not even at someone they dont care about.
That isnt teasing. That is hurtful - to any gender.
Please excuse the interruption. I had to do it.
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Last edited by girldetective; 02-18-2009 at 12:13 PM..
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