Why do some people hate compliments?

I'm dating a man who absolutely cannot take a compliment

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MarkPaul · 26-30, M

Are you being sincere in your compliment-giving? Are you complimenting him on meaningful things or on insignificant things? Are you complimenting him to embarrass him in front of others or are you doing it in private?

basicgirl12 · 26-30, F

@MarkPaul in private and as genuine as genuine gets. About things that matter like his intellect or his humour

MarkPaul · 26-30, M

@basicgirl12 Okay. Maybe he's not used to getting compliments and he just needs practice in learning how to accept them graciously.