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reader, Laura1318  +, writes (3 April 2010):
 He means it as a compliment but there is further room for improvements.
You need some polishing to make it into a fine and shining gem...
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reader, naughty girl  +, writes (3 April 2010):
Its not a compliment or an insult. Just a throw away comment. Never take a throw away comment personally they mean nothing.
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reader, sumthinelse66  +, writes (2 April 2010):
to me it means your absoultely beautiful but your have moments just take it as a compliment
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reader, CaringGuy +, writes (2 April 2010):
His heart was in the right place, but like all men he perhaps didn't make himself clear enough. He loves you, believe that he does.
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reader, SirenaBlusera  +, writes (2 April 2010):
 Does he mean, "a diamond in the rough?"
They kept using that phrase a lot in Aladdin (that's where I first heard it).
I concluded that it meant someone who is very special in spite of the fact that a lot of people undervalue or overlook their value.
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reader, UncleDoug +, writes (2 April 2010):
Hi,
The phrase "diamond in the rough" usually has a positive connotation to it. Think about it - a diamond (of any kind) is still a diamond, right?
Good luck.
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reader, Auntie E +, writes (2 April 2010):
 Some one who is a "diamond in the rough" is a person who has a lot of redeeming qualities but is just a little rough around the edges, manners, ladylikeness, that sort of thing.
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reader, anonymous, writes (2 April 2010): I wouldn't take it as an insult. To me it's like saying, "Nobody's perfect, but you are still very valuable to me."
Just this guy's interpretation.
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reader, Aliceinunderland +, writes (2 April 2010):
 means your good just need some more practice, all it means is he loves you, your just a little outta practice thats all xxx
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