I hate that we live in a world where a man can’t give a compliment to a woman without it being taken the wrong way. What is so wrong with noticing someone and the effort they put into their appearance? Why does that automatically have to translate into the assumption of flirting? Women put a great deal of time and effort to look and smell nice. You would think that they’d want to be noticed for it. And not for some sleazy guy to ogle them as a sex symbol, but to really be seen and appreciated without any ulterior motives. And I’m tempted to do this all the time, but I’m afraid that it will be misconstrued. Why can’t we admire beautiful things in our world just for being beautiful?
So, a few years ago, I thought up this idea for little cards that I could carry around with me. And each one would compliment a certain feature. They might say something like, “You may not hear this enough, but your eyes are absolutely beautiful. And I just wanted you to know that, without any other expectations or motives. I hope you have a lovely day.” Or they might comment on their hair, or how nice they smell, or a dozen other things. And I could hand them out to women I come across and then simply walk away without a word. Maybe in that way I could spread a little happiness in the world without making people feel uncomfortable.
