How do you handle rejection?

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Cynicaldreamer · Accepted Answer

Like most people: terribly. I mean who likes or wants to be rejected? This applies to everything from relationships to job offers.

... and for those of you saying, "Women don't get rejected..." Come talk to me: yes we do, some WAY more than others, especially if you're not deemed as attractive or sought after as other females.

As for how I handle it? Complain, wallow in self pity about what I did wrong (or didn't do), wonder why said person didn't want me, eat some comfort food while venting to my friends, and eventually? I get over it and move on.

Oddly enough, it gets easier the older you get, and the more you're rejected- to the point you accept you WILL be rejected sometimes, and that's just a part of life.

DishLady · Accepted Answer

For the Grammies? Fairly well… (hair flip). In life? It’s a bit harder to keep emotions in check, but usually I spend a moment evaluating whether the rejection is worth appealing (eg an application for something). In relationships? Ok, I think. I try not to get all broken up over someone who doesn’t value me.

OfMiceandMen · Accepted Answer

Meh.. no biggie. It comes down to choice and if I am not someone's choice then I have to respect that. It goes both ways and would have to extend the same courtesy if the shoe was on the other foot.

I think rejection is something everyone should be use to. I also believe that people need to work on being nice about it as they can be pretty heartless.

skidawgkc22 · Accepted Answer

Not well, and all I've ever known is rejection.

Bricealan · Answer

Well, damn, 'prosperity' I'm a sore loser, I throw rocks through their window? LOLOL 😁😁😁😁🤷‍♂️

Billlewis · Answer

I simply refocus my efforts on pleasing her as much as possible.

82lynx · Answer

By avoiding most situations in which I might get rejected. It never got easier for me. ”The power levels are dead sir!” ~ Scotty

Awesomesauce2005 · Answer

First step i take is making sure they never reject anyone ever again. Second step is getting rid of the evidence that she was with me. Third step is pornhub and cry.

blondfrog · Answer

Video games and going to apply for another job will take my mind off of any woman who rejects me. It works for me.

OtterMan68 · Answer

I tell myself it's not the end of the world. Time to move on. It may not be easy, but I can't dwell on it.

Bklynbadboy12 · Answer

Well every one you like may not necessarily like you back. Every body gets rejected every now and then even my sexy ass! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 But I don't sweat it😉😉😉😉

DarkLegacy · Answer

Better then women who sulk, block and abuse men for not having them as their preference.

jahaims · Answer

I don't get my self worth from others so it doesn't bother me

Juxtapose · Answer

I realized I would have been miserable with her anyway and move on.

mickeysmonkey · Answer

Life happens, it is not fun, but you cannot please everyone

slatyb · Answer

I move on. Plenty of fish.

DJB72 · Answer

It's not rejection if it's one invitation. No big.

jamesgoldman · Answer

Move onto the next deal

LiamJHayden · Answer

I move on to the next potential partner.

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