Shy/sensitive guys, how do you deal with rejection?

[intimidatingwoman]

I have a best friend who's shy and is an HSP, we knew each other since college. Recently he once asked me out before and I politely rejected his offer saying, "Thanks for your offer, I'm sure you'll make a good boyfriend. It's just that I'm not ready for a relationship now." We can be best friends if you wish!". He didn't complain nor get mad about it but he cried a bit loud and shake after he heard what I said, so I decided to give him a hug (he doesn't have CoViD-19 don't worry). And I told him not to feel sad because he's a great guy, luckily he accepted my offer to be friends with him but little did I know he was that way since I rarely talked to him as I was this girl who used to party with friends and he's this awkward nerd who likes video games. Do you guys get very emotional when woman rejects you?

[PhantomMk]

If I’m being honest I don’t get mad or cry, I did get a lot more anxiety the next time I asked a woman out though. The first time I asked someone out I got rejected it wasn’t harsh but it did kinda give me this weird feeling I can’t explain. But then again I really don’t ever show my emotions. All guys are different some of gets emotional about while others just shrug it off, it seems as though you have the emotional one, in the end he will probably get over it and ask again in the future or move on. Good luck on your friendship.

[WesBrewer]

I have practically no sadness emotions, I didn't cry when people I was close to died, so I am not the person to ask, but don't stop reading, I know how shy people think since I have a bunch of shy friends, the shy guys just regret asking and don't feel like asking a girl out again, they might drink it off, or sob on a friends shoulder. so yes and no they get a little emotional but they shouldn't be irrational, especially if he is a smart nerd like you are describing.

[teamvic]

No I don't

Here's your little problem with him. In order for someone to get over someone they need space and time. Or to meet someone else

You saying y'all can be best friends and which I would assume spend time together isn't gonna help him get over you. Because if he's having fun with you it'll only keep making him have feelings for you

[dsrice1966]

I sometimes get emotional when a woman rejects me.