I hear them frequently.
The compliements.

"You are so focused!"

"You are so talented!"

"You are so smart!"

The compliements are good, at first. But they become twisted.

"Only a robot could be that focused. How do you do it?"

"I wish I was born talented, like you."

"If only I was as smart as you."

Good feelings turn into bad...

"Teacher's pet."

"Suck up"

A divide is created.

I can not cross the divide.
Can you?

inspired by my childhood