The Addis Effect

the feeling of self-consciousness that happens when a genuine compliment is percieved as negative.

Boy: "I like your skirt "
Girl: "thank you"
(Girl to self): am I ugly?! *throws skirt away*

The next day
Girl to mom: This boy told me he likes my skirt but now I think it's ugly and I want to throw it away

Mom: oh! that's just the Addis Effect

by theaddiseffect December 2, 2016