My wife has been trying to be more creative in how she dresses lately, which I think is great. I love her developing sense of style and I've been trying to be encouraging to her. I think we all know how hard it can be to step out of your "comfort zone".
Problem is, I may have been getting to specific in my compliments. I'll say things like, "Those earrings go great with that top"....and things along that line....ya know...things a guy might not notice so much. I may have been complimenting her as her husband, but the way I was doing it sounded more to her like Josie and she eventually told me so.
I guess I get it; thing is, even in "guy mode" I've always had an eye for detail and an appreciation for anything creative. It's probably just the fact that Josie is a part of me means I need to be a little more clear that the compliment is coming from her husband.
So, nowadays I just say, "you look great"
