Why ladies especially in their thirties usually post screenshots whenever someone compliments or praises them ?

See what is my analysis about this pattern:

1. Why do they do that ?

• Validation hunger: If someone hasn’t been receiving consistent compliments, one simple word of praise feels huge.
• Age pressure: Society often puts unfair emphasis on youth, especially in women. By their 30s, many feel they’re overlooked compared to younger women, so compliments seem rarer and more precious.
• Social proof: Posting it is a way of saying, “Look, I’m still desired, I still have value in people’s eyes.”
• Silent competition: Sometimes it’s not just sharing happiness, it’s showing peers: “See? I still got it.”

2. Emotional crisis

Yes, in a way, it can reflect an inner insecurity. Instead of simply enjoying the compliment privately, they seek external validation by making it public.
It’s almost like trying to convince not just others, but also themselves, that they’re still attractive, valued, and relevant.

3. But let’s be fair

• Some do it playfully, to brag a little (in a lighthearted way).
• Some use it as content social media thrives on showing attention from others.
• Some genuinely feel proud of being noticed and want to share the joy.

Not everyone who shares those screenshots is in a “crisis.”