My Fear of Rejection: Why It Baffles Me and How I'm In Awe Of the Rejected

[Cccgala]

"Do you like someone? Do tell him while you still have the time."

-My best friend

To My Best Friend

I'm sorry but I'm afraid I cannot bring myself to abide that advice of yours; I cannot do it. I simply cannot. I cannot bring myself to feeling humiliated for admitting my truest feelings.

To tell you honestly, I haven't confessed before. What if it would suck? What if it would undermine my ego? What if it would turn to be more horrendous than what I expect?

What if he would be bothered about it? What if he would be haunted by my words forever? What if he would be more self-conscious about his self?

Also, that's absolutely easy for you to say because your emotions aren't at stake, my friend. What if you were in my place? :(

To All Who Have Had Confessed Yet Have Been Rejected

Give yourselves a round of applause! :)

You all were so brave and confident for letting him/her know about how you felt.

You have no idea how I tremendously envy you all. I wish I had your confidence. I wish I had your, "It's now or never", mindset. I wish I had the courage you used to have while desperately weighing your chances of being accepted or rejected by the one you deeply admire.

What you did was very admirable. Some of you may not realize it but your experience of rejection might have changed your views with regards to dating. So, you have more wisdom with you.

I wish I would accept rejection like you all are doing right now even though it would hurt so bad.

To The "Fortunate" Lad

Why did I even like you? What was it that struck me in bringing my attention and affection to you?

What was it about you that made me try all the things I did not know I could commit?

Was it because of your modesty? Somehow, because I am a fairly a sophisticated person.

Was it because of your enthusiasm? I would like to let you know that I had felt the pinnacles of my happiness when I had been by your side.

Was it because I felt a perfect match with you and sparks flew? These might be impactful delusions which are sneaking into my feelings at the moment.

Would a partnership between us be a possibility?

I... hope so.

[Fathoms77]

Eh, give it a shot. There is no tomorrow, seize the day, the early bird catches the worm, a rolling stone gathers no moss, now or never, try, try again... pick a platitude and go with it. ;)

[Bluemax]

Rejection is the norm.

But I'll take a bow anyways.

[Keepcalm89]

I like this post. rejection was not a big deal but it was like a clean slate. start over.

[xxkentxx]

Rejection sucks but if there's a chance this person can be the one, u would be foolish not to risk it

[Letmedo]

I think everyone should overcome there fear otherwise they wil became dependent createure because they can't do there own work.