Tag: dealing with rejection
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10 Reasons People Fear Rejection
Most humans have an inherent fear of rejection because of our biological instinct to belong to a group. In the not-so-distant past, being condemned or banished from our tribe could’ve been a death sentence. Since then, our brains haven’t changed much because we still are hardwired to seek acceptance, love, and comfort from others. When…
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9 Ways to Stop Taking Rejection Personally
Rejection leaves a sour taste in just about anyone’s mouth. But it will happen to you at some point in your life. Whether it’s friends, partners, or even family members, you will be pushed to the side at some point. This even happens in careers. You’ll be rejected left, right, and center when you start…
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11 Reasons Why Your Crush Stopped Texting
You meet a wonderful person, and you have high hopes for the future of this relationship. Sadly, your crush ghosted you just when things were going so well. No phone calls, no texting, no communication at all. What did you do wrong to warrant this treatment, and is this more of their problem than yours?…
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3 Reasons Why Rejection Hurts (And How to Cope With It)
Being rejected hurts! It can be devastating, or it can just sting, but the bottom line is that it’s painful. For some, being rejected can cause severe emotional reactions to the point of disrupting everyday life and damaged self-worth. If you’ve recently faced rejection, you’re probably still dealing with some feelings related to that situation.…
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15 Ways to Overcome The Fear of Rejection
The sting of rejection hurts, and there’s no way to avoid it. Even the strongest people often feel psychological and emotional distress after they’ve been rejected. The feeling to belong and connect with other people is an instinct born in humans, and the fear of rejection can make you shy away from good experiences. Rejection…
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15 Responses When Your Crush Rejects You by Text
When texting came around in 1992, the way society communicated changed. Forget telephones that make conversations long and often dull, texting allows you to say what you need to say and move on. When you need to tell someone how you feel about them, then what better way than through a text message? Conversely, the…