Backhanded Compliments Moms Are Tired of Hearing
The 11 Backhanded Compliments That All Moms Are Seriously Sick of Hearing
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One of the many valuable lessons of motherhood: just because it was said with a smile and a sweet delivery doesn't necessarily make it nice. On a daily basis, many moms endure oozing drool, crazy schedules, and sleepless nights. Yet despite all of the struggles, it's the "kind" words from strangers that do more damage than a blowout diaper ever could. These 11 backhanded compliments might be said with an angelic smile, but there's a deeper meaning that's just plain rude — and many mamas are sick of hearing them!
1 They're so cute. They look just like their dad!
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2 You're too young to have two kids!
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3 You had a C-section? Must've been nice to have the easy way out.
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4 Good for you for going back to work after having a baby — I could never let strangers watch my children.
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5 You look great for a mom your age!
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6 You're so lucky that your husband works so hard that you don't have to!
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7 You don't look bad for having all of those kids!
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8 You look so pretty, I didn't even recognize you!
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9 You sure do have your hands full!
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10 How great that you're a stay-at-home mom now! I couldn't do that, I'd get so bored with nothing to do all day.
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11 You're brave, taking a baby that little out in public. I would be afraid she would get sick!
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