Odd Moment

Thinking about an interaction I had last night in class. Two female students who I particularly like decided to sit on either side of me. I looked at them and said how I enjoyed being surrounded by great people and immediately one of the women started telling me that I should never put myself down nor allow anyone else to do so.  She also began telling me in what ways she finds me wonderful. I like compliments as much if not more than the next person but I was taken aback that she assumed that for me to express pleasure in someone else then I must think lowly of myself. Not sure where that comes from since it's not at all the case.