Are men scared of rejection?

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Lynx122 · Accepted Answer

It gets less as you get older but I think there's always a part of you that fears rejection it's natural. Unless you specifically train yourself it will be there. And you can also stop fearing it in some situations but in others you still do etc. Or if you're in a relationship for a while and then it ends and you start dating again you'll probably be less used to rejection again because you haven't had to deal with it in a while. It's a complex topic. Overall I hink the answer is yes bt a lot of men get a lot better at handling it with time.

HawkPerception · Accepted Answer

Some men are and some men aren't. There is definitely more of an expectation from men, so we feel we need to either force ourselves or accept that we're doomed in the dating world, because not all of us are blessed enough to have a girl approach us and ask us out. I myself have always been scared, but when I really like a girl I've never not asked her out. I've always overcome the fear. It's the same feeling as cold calls. You never get used to it. You get butterflies every time. At least that's how it is for me.

IslaTheWitch · Accepted Answer

I don't think it's a nice experience, so I assume all people would like to avoid it lol

myloveforuisinfinte · Accepted Answer

But this question for men 💀why women answer 😂😂lmao

OlderAndWiser · Answer

Younger guys are afraid of rejection. Older guys get accustomed to it and don't react much. Dating became so much easier for me when I got over that fear of rejection.

Flatmanlewis · Answer

All people are scared of rejection as it feels like a form of failure. Nonetheless it’s like anything else. You get in there, and get after it. In specific regards to being rejected by women (which may be me just reading into the question). No, I’m not really scared of it. Women, like men, have preferences and it’s not really ‘personal’. They are just looking for their type so I always viewed it as a numbers game. The more you meet the closer you are to meeting the ones that matter.

tremendousfern · Answer

Compared to women? No. Of course it's nerve-wrecking anytime you put yourself out there like that, but most men still are willing to ask girls out even at the risk of rejection.

Women, on the other hand, are so terrified of rejection that asking men out is a completely foreign concept for most of them.

Anonymous · Answer

I would say that the level of handsomeness definitely affects the answer.

I think, any man who has just experienced "his perfect girl" will be afraid of getting hurt.

I know I've recently been dumb with that, thinking I was better not starting something that start something that she would need to end because maybe she wouldn't wind up happy with me.

mstbooblover · Answer

Of course, as a man, I'm somehow scared of rejection, but that does not mean I can't deal with it. This is a bit similar to an artist going to perform in spite of stage fright.

By the way, no one, woman or man, likes to be rejected, although the reaction to such a fear varies largely according circumstances, education, and the involved person's tendencies.

itsclearlynicholas · Answer

I'm also afraid of ruining my status somewhere as in, don't ask a chick out who works somewhere or the like, is my thinking, as I don't want to "regret" where I shop/eat/frequent or even reside around (don't crap where you eat) lol 😂😆 and similars. So it's more that wisdom 🦉

Juxtapose · Answer

Of course they are and the people that are seeing men are wimps for being afraid of rejection should see how badly women take rejection. Why do you think women don't approach? Because it fucking sucks and they have enough leverage to force men to do it!

If approaching was so awesome & rejection was no big deal women would be doing it all the time.

Dargil · Answer

When we were first in the market, any prospect we approached effectively had our sense of self worth in their hands. But as time passed, it became just another day in the life. We developed the capacity to gauge a prospect by their behaviors and symbols without even approaching them and decide on "Naah" if necessary. My Karen detector became far better.

JacobJordan · Answer

Nope they are concerned about being called a creepy, pedo, perv by the women they are attracted to. Hence why 63% of dudes are single nearly 50% of that by choice. Women aren't worth the risk anymore. Ladies be throwing way to many false allegations and bullshit to be worth a man risking everything on.

SolitarySolace · Answer

Well, I mean, men are the only ones doing the asking so they’re the only ones who can be scared of rejection. Being rejected by an attractive woman gives her the power to destroy his confidence which is something needed in order to ask a woman out in the first place. If a man is continuously rejected he won’t have the confidence to try again. Besides in todays world where it’s ok to demonize men and/or make fun of men why should men even be searching for a relationship in the first place?

RHK36 · Answer

Yeah, but we push through when we have to or we die. There's very much an adapt or die mentality across the board on a lot of issues for men. Does it get easier the more it happens? Yeah, but it still stings the same every time. Men don't get the same treatment or feel like they have more to lose so rejection can feel like it's harder for us.

9in_Serpent · Answer

I am pretty sure everyone is to some degree but after getting more experience and growing thicker skin it just bothers them less and becomes less of a big deal lol

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JHAYES317 · Answer

Of course. Especially since I’ve been rejected by practically every girl I’ve asked out, either directly in the moment, or ghosted immediately after they gave me their number. Typically in the moment they say I’m too short for them. So I don’t ask our women anymore. Rather not be single, but it’s better than being someone’s rebound guy or being lead on. But if a woman comes along with sincere intentions and I’m at least a little attracted to them, I’d maybe give it a shot.

exitseven · Answer

I was afraid to ask a girl out on a date. Even if I sort of thought she was into me I could not make a move. I was afraid that she would laugh at me and tell all her friends.

Paul09 · Answer

I know I am. Been on so many dates in the past. It never really seemed to work out. Especially when all the pressure is on the guy. Ask her out, kiss her first. Stresses me out. When I get rejected, I wonder how much of it was my fault. I get stuck in my head. I wonder what I could have done better. But I never get the answer.

Nikki1989 · Answer

The insecure ones have a problem with it.

RebelinSteel · Answer

Everyone is concerned to some level about rejection, some will be scared, some just accept it, others will be terrified of it. Me it’s just part of life and you accept it.

normalice · Answer

I think it's not really the rejection so much as the display of effort. We want the world to owe us without our asking and it frustrates us as we learn that's not realistic.

rosemilk · Answer

yep, i've heard from many guys it's one of their fears and why they don't really try much anymore

electromagnetic · Answer

I’m scared of worms. Rejection is part of life. Relationships, family, job opportunities..

Kaamraj · Answer

Yes, most men are since the entire onus of approaching, chatting, keeping the conversation going, etc. is on them.

Fireguy17 · Answer

it's a numbers game. Rejection is part of life. The more you ask the more rejections you will have, but you will also achieve more successes as well.

BoopBoopBeep · Answer

Not really. Normal part of life. Rarely does it mean the end of it.

Unit1 · Answer

First time, yes. Tenth + time, no. Nowadays I eat rejections for breakfast, lunch, and snack.

Vegasrunner · Answer

Most men are extremely afraid of rejection, however part of being a man is facing your fears.

Yannae · Answer

Every person is afraid of rejection. If you want something or someone, you hope to obtain it. Could be a woman you like, a job you want.

Alex-Snow · Answer

To some extent yes. It was tough when I was in high school and new to dating and sex. How about you?

handsomelad70 · Answer

Yes, if I were driving the lane against Chamberlain, Russell, Thurmond, Elmore Smith, Mark Eaton, Rudy Gobert or any of the NBA's great other shot blockers.

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

No, if it happens it happens

Redstang88 · Answer

Scared isn’t it, it’s just demoralizing to have it happen constantly

Sharkstealth · Answer

I'm not scared of rejection. I'm scared I'm going to try and talk to a minor on accident. I did that recently.

Subflics · Answer

Not scared. More alike, would rather not deal with it

Jerre · Answer

No, I am never scared of rejection. I, most of the time, knows a girl wants to go out with me.

lildkman1010 · Answer

I’m not I love it I like being rejected and laughed at.

Anonymous · Answer

Some have never approached a woman in person. 💀

laly520 · Answer

not all scared of it same applies to girls

NathanDavis · Answer

not me... but I've never experienced though

andreasderjuengere · Answer

Men: no Boys: often :D

serious_miss419 · Answer

Yes men are very timid and easily offended

moneymagnet24 · Answer

Nope lol it's her loss...😜

Tractorguy13 · Answer

Absolutely we are

ab2shifty · Answer

I would believe so

dolemite58 · Answer

No I’m more scared of fire.

eagle1951 · Answer

no not at all here anyway

Celticwolf78 · Answer

Yes and no I've been rejected to many times

Nerdvana · Answer

petrified.

pethouse · Answer

Most are yeah.

Nora_ · Answer

Less than women

DreamLife7 · Answer

They're used to it

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