Have you ever regretted rejecting someone who became successful later on?

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BigWhiteWolf87 · Accepted Answer

Years ago I got rejected by a guy who thought he was a catch - he wasn't that good looking, he was awkward in mannerism, and he even admitted during the date that his usual was overly attractive but dimwitted / sleazy women.

The only thing he had going for him, was he had a good career.

Fast forward 2 years later after I lose weight from a skiing accident - something I told him about during the date & that I'd lost weight, etc. - and not only have I finished losing weight and getting back into shape (natural beauty, no need for makeup) but I happen to have a very successful career & two online businesses that now run themselves.

I ran into him a few months ago.

He's married.

His wife looks like some California barbie doll. Too much makeup. Whiny nasal voice. More than likely as his money because when while talking she interrupts to say she's going to go get her "gift" from a nearby store. The store wasn't cheap. And it wasn't for her birthday or their annivesary because I may have just asked in passing (oh your annivestery - lacklustre no; so her birthday, nope).

Blackcupcake · Accepted Answer

I have never regretted any decisions I have made in my love life.

Guy13 · Answer

Not going to lie as 💰ometimes I have a brief regret having parted from a girl whose Family owns a Bus Line, she’s the only heir, Dad passed, and Mother was 64 with borderline genius mind and ill body. I have never experienced such a plush existence, for that short period, like a TV show.

Second only to Bernie Saunders Land and tied with Berkeley Land this liberal City was where the bus line and her generations resided.
An OMG lust and 1.2 years was not enough to overcome her diehard liberal and Roman Catholic incongruity.

I mean at least 15 million in busing equipment, servicing multiple prestigious universities 5-65 year alumni reunions, busing International known and traveled too for participation events, and planning committees and first name cheeks greetings with mayor and mayoral staff… The one ☝️ reliable 40 year Business/City and International Servant institution.

jennifer_bloom · Answer

I did not reject him but I ignored him when he told me to stop eating junk food and now he is the guy of my dreams but married. 2 other guys I rejected also became extremely attractive later on, as well as a guy I used to chitchat with. I think all 4 guys I mentioned married more attractive girls than me. With the last 3, they look amazing and it’s not just the fact they are rich. 2 of them are middle class.

Prettygurl12 · Answer

No. The closest I came to that was when my Mom, sister, and I went to visit my brother at college last year and I thought the town next to his school was the cutest little place. I absolutely loved the little town.

Annnnd then my mom told me that my 9th grade boyfriend lives in that town 🤣 so I guess that counts? Kind of? Maybe 🤷🏼‍♀️

Screenwriter · Answer

Hasn't happened to me. But maybe some of them became successful and I don't know it!

However, I've never rejected anyone I've kept up on, and the rejections I've done were done when I knew little about them, so how could I know what they've done in life 40 years later!

I only keep tabs on people I like/love. Not ones I had no interest in to begin with, or who were problem people I would never be friends with. What would be the point?

mobiusforniner · Answer

No, but I've been the one rejected who, because of rejection, pushed myself to be a better person. several women have tried to reconnect with me after learning of my success. Most reapproached me with the idea of "being friends" despite knowing im married. One woman in particular caused a major disruption for me and my marriage.

Moose304 · Answer

This is a subject that always reminds me of the scene below from one of the Star Trek movies. I feel the same way. I don't live in the past. Since the early 80s, I have refused to be monogamous. I guess my feelings on this can be summed up by the song in the 2nd clip.

TacosRAwesome · Answer

I'm not sure if any of them did to be honest. But then again, if you're not getting along with someone or they're not you're type, what's the point of dating them in hopes that they become successful when you can find someone you actually like instead?

Jendcheuebc · Answer

No, but people in high school made fun of me for being weird and nerdy, now I have a really good job, look good and make a lot of money.

melanieeeB · Answer

Nope, why would I? I rejected that person for no interest and that won't change just cause someone got successful or something

Vegasrunner · Answer

No and part of the reason is that men don't get turned on by females success. If I drop a girl and she becomes successful it's completely irrelevant. When men become successful everyone cares.

pupluv45 · Answer

you would not have to regret it if you were able to become successful yourself. Marrying someone just because they are simply successful is a losers mission

Belgie · Answer

No because my partners success is never one of the reasons I'm with her.

Red-Blaze · Answer

Nop Dont think I ever regreted rejecting someone as I do it only when I got a reason to do so

Sasha0426 · Answer

There has been guys I’ve rejected back in high school. Honestly, I’m glad I did because they didn’t turn out so well later in life. Other than that, nope.

Sarahplus2 · Answer

No. My interests in someone is not based upon how much money they have.

Subarugirl · Answer

No, no one I have rejected has become successful, but even if they did I still wouldn't my decision.

nawtee_me · Answer

what does their success have to do with me regretting rejecting them? I did not reject them because of their success or lack of. Money, Power, Prestige, those things don't matter at all...

Caramelpie · Answer

Nope. Even if I did reject someone and they become successful in life I would never care because I know I rejected them for a reason that matters to me not for such things.

Iron_Man · Answer

I don’t do that to people because of financial status

artsy_dragon · Answer

No not after he attacked me. He may have money now but also a criminal record so I'm okay thanks

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