One of my W's friends just came by our house and when she saw me she exclaimed loudly (in front of my W) "Hey, you're looking great! Nice Beard! Very Sexy!"
It made me happy. My W said nothing...
It's great that you are getting noticed for your efforts - who ever it comes from. For me these last 18 months, I have not gotten much from my W in this category, but a nice, albeit strange, compliment from her best girlfriend. Commenting to my W on all the changes I have made, personal growth and relationship learning, she said "who ever ends up with him is going to be one lucky b*tch."
My W said nothing... 
