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Tim Hollinsead's avatar

Another winner Nick! Thank you. In times like these we need a good chuckle to get through the noise. We really appreciate you.

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CAROL HAGOPIAN's avatar

Very Funny, You really are a goof.

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Ginny Ryan's avatar

I needed this for my sister who complained I don’t say that many good things about her, so I sent what I thought was a nice gesture with 3 compliments & when we spoke at a later date, she said “ could you only think of 3 good things about me?” I can’t win!’

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Dr. Iris St. John's avatar

I think a list of acceptable compliments might be helpful. Here are some of my personal standbys: This meal could be worse. You’re still your old self (with emphasis on the word “old”).

Did you make this all by yourself? Some people might think this is a good idea. This ——could use a little more ——- (Fill in the blanks).

Whose bright idea was this, anyway? Most people would realize ———. Well, I didn’t vote for———- (said with a roll of the eyes)

I bet the dog would like some of this. Nice shirt: did you look in the mirror when you bought it? Oops, someone forgot to take out the cat! I think it’s your turn to ——-.

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Lisa's avatar

Extra nice column. Spouse and I would say "I love you" daily, but not so much give compliments. I don't know why. (P.S. "looking at my notes" cracked me up😆. That's a lot of us! P.P.S. It's touching how you treasure your wife.)

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Anne Carey's avatar

Wonderful column. And you are so handsome!

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Bill Helvestine's avatar

One of your best, Nick!

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Becca Pronchick's avatar

You are So wise Nick! And funny. 🤩 Thank you.

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Boo Boero's avatar

If I could only see Linda’s face while you are saying these things, Nick!!!! I’m sure my imagination is no funnier than real life!!!! Keep us all laughing - it’s so much better than screaming at the tv when the orange one is on!!!!!

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Sharane Lauderback's avatar

I love your essays.

Just wanted to tell you my husband and I have been married 42 years. We say I love you many times a day. We compliment each other frequently. of course mostly little things. We kiss each other a lot. Y3s, I recommend it all

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Rusty's avatar

My wife and I have a deal, when she's had enough of me she will ask me,"don't you need to go to the boat". I of course loving husband reply, yes dear the boat does need some repair. Always the truth, as boats do need a lot of work. Works great to keep the peace. Thanks Nick

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Noreen D.'s avatar

Great column.

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Penny Hawkins's avatar

Your wife is a sweetie! I would love to meet her-she can give me compliment ideas I can use on my hubby!! Ex-“wow! You almost wiped your muddy shoes!”

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George Shorago's avatar

You’re right, Nick; it DOES work!!

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Kerry Gough's avatar

So wonderfully written—It’s so marvelous what you can do with A-I. :-)

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Robert Art's avatar

You couldn’t have made your verification code shorter? You know what it’s like trying to find something to write on and looking for paper when you’re older? After 50 years married my wife responds the same way as you’ve written about how your wife and how she responds. Thanks for the fun!

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