“I’m proud of you”

I always feel weird saying this because I worry it will sound somehow condescending but frankly it always goes over well!!! I think it’s nice to be proud of the people you love!!! It’s not that you think you’re better than them, it’s more of a vicarious feeling, like their successes are your successes and their happiness is your happiness. Also it can be very hard to be proud of ourselves. Sometimes we need someone else to do it for us. Okay monthly(?) corny rec complete 🫡

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9 days ago

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Jess

@kleenestarOct 2, 2026

I like to say “I’m so proud to know you,” which nicely gets around any hint of condescension. Maybe I should just try straight up proud though!!

Lida Richardson

@lidarichardsonOct 2, 2026

Yes I really like this one too! But I was just thinking I actually love when people are proud of me

faye

@wingedOct 3, 2026

This almost always makes me cry or want to when someone says it, which probably means things my therapist is already well aware of, lol. But it’s such a good, needed kind of validation ❤️ I’m sure the people around you really appreciate it. I try to remember to say it too!

When I don’t feel close enough (or when it’s just more accurate) I also like to tell people they should be really proud of themself. One part me thinking more of their opinion than mine, one part knowing most of my friends *don’t*.