The context of the following conversation is Taylor realized people thought it was meant as an insult, so Taylor put the compliment another way.:
Taylor says There's no way that was meant as an insult..
The friend responds Sometimes you phrase words that can be interpreted in a different way..
Taylor responds No, I meant it as a compliment and there's no way they could have misinterpreted that..
The friend responds Some people have no sense of humor, I wouldn't make a big deal out of it..
Taylor responds I am trying not to but it's frustrating..
The friend responds Let them think whatever they want, you meant it as a compliment..