General Discussion

Definition: the dismissing or refusing of a proposal, idea, etc.

How to deal with rejection

1. Recognize that rejection is a part of life. Some things aren't meant to be. ...

2. Accept what happened. The worst way to cope with rejection is to deny it. ...

3. Process your emotions. ...

4. Treat yourself with compassion. ...

5. Stay healthy. ...

6. Don't allow rejection to define you. ...

7. Grow from the experience.

https://www.betterup.com/blog/how-to-deal-with-rejection

Why do I still have feelings for someone who rejected me?

So why can't we let go of people who continually reject us? According to Helen Fisher and her colleagues, the reason romantic rejection gets us hooked is that this sort of rejection stimulates parts of the brain associated with motivation, reward, addiction, and cravings.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-mysteries-love/201610/why-we-can-get-obsessed-people-who-dont-want-us#:~:text=So%20why%20can't%20we,reward%2C%20addiction%2C%20and%20cravings.

How do I get my dignity back after rejection?

Here are seven ways mentally strong people bounce back from rejection:

1. They Acknowledge Their Discomfort. ...

2. They Give Themselves A Reality Check. ...

3. They Celebrate Their Courage. ...

4. They Refuse To Allow Failure To Define Them. ...

5. They Practice Self-Compassion. ...

6. They Learn From Rejection. ...

7. They Move Forward With Confidence.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/amymorin/2016/01/13/7-ways-mentally-strong-people-bounce-back-from-rejection/?sh=37d7106d7747

Cope with rejection by grieving, not assuming you caused the rejection, building resiliency, and remembering that everyone experiences rejection.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/conquering-codependency/202106/4-strategies-cope-rejection#:~:text=Rejection%20contributes%20to%20feelings%20of,remembering%20that%20everyone%20experiences%20rejection.