There was a time when I couldn't handle a compliment, because there was no kindness in my upbringing. My family was harsh, cruel & related in wierd ways. Then came the time, (as I grew in the Lord) that I thrived on compliments for encouragement & begin to practise accepting them in a gracious way.
And now, I don't need them, nor do I need the credit for things, and although I still graciously accept them...I've learned to discern the nature & motive behind them, whether they are sincere, or have an alterior motive... whether I should accept it as encouragement from the Lord, or let it go. Humility will not take the "ball" and run with it, if you know what I'm saying.(Inside or out). But even if we feel the compliment was unnecessary... we can remember our manners, and respond kindly.

Compliments & getting the credit seem to become less missed as we grow & mature in Christ. Encouragement in compliments are always appreciated, but we must remember not to allow it to take us outside of humility.  

"Christ was patient with us while we were making mistakes and trying to get it right."

  And I believe we still are trying to get it right, Remnant, and Jesus is still patient.  
I agree. I believe our growth in love, hinges upon & revolves around our personal relationship with Christ, though. If it is genuine, honest & maintained, this area is addressed. Over the years, I've noticed a huge change in myself towards others, and this kind of love is not something I could "drum up" from within myself (other than "excercising myself unto godliness)", but is worked into our character as we walk with Jesus, learn & grow. As our personal relationship with Christ grows, we begin at some point--to share the same heartbeat as God, to sincerely care about the things He cares about....our relationship with Him matures, going from all about "me" & what I need or want...to all about HIM & what He wants. I also think that people who were hurt or abused in their upbringing, might find the Love of I Corinthians 13 a bit more of a challenge. But God knows how to get us there, as long as we hang in there with Him. I think the hardest thing for me to learn--was that God's love is not selective about whom it extends itself to. And I learned that loving someone is not about always being "syrupy" & sweet, and soft with others, ("Behold the goodness & severity of God") but sometimes love can only bear & endure & be patient......and firm. It's goal & focus is always for that other person's best interest. And sometimes love must pull back & leave the person in God's hands through prayer, when they abuse the love extended to them continually. Sometimes, all love can do is pray. Yet God shows us how to apply His love. As we grow in Him & see how He relates with us personally, we too begin to share His character & become skillful at loving.