The most common response we have when we get rejected is to become intensely self-critical. We review all our faults and shortcomings and call ourselves names, triggering further feelings of shame, ...

Think about the last time you felt rejected by the people around you. Perhaps you arrived at the home of your sister-in-law ready for an enjoyable, socially distanced, afternoon picnic. As you entered ...

Persistent rejection in the mating market can lead to dysphoric singlehood, including feeling “not good enough” and like one must radically change to be considered “worthy” by the opposite sex. These ...

Research explains the evolutionary underpinnings of why being rejected can hurt so bad. A 2023 study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology examined how two types of social ...

Rejection: An Invisible but Universal Wound. We've all faced rejection at some point. Whether it's from a partner, a friend, a job, or even a social group, the emotional impact of rejection goes far ...

Hooray! You took a risk and put yourself out there. But after all of that emotional effort, it didn’t go as planned, and now you’re feeling just a bit wounded. Everyone deals with rejection at one ...

When the text flashed on my iPhone screen, I had the answer to the question I'd been afraid to ask. His reply didn't surprise me, I had known it deep down inside but needed to hear it from him. The ...

A fear of rejection is an irrational and persistent fear of social exclusion. It can be a feature of social phobia or social anxiety disorder. Various tips can help with overcoming a fear of rejection ...

Rejection doesn’t have to be a roadblock. Here are 3 ways to boost your resilience and ultimately propel your career to new heights. Whether you're hunting for your dream job or mustering up the ...