Your Decision, Accept Him or Reject Him

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A lot of men, he told me, did not go through the process of grieving and introspection.

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Instead they filled gaps, either with drugs or alcohol, or with sex, or both, or immediately entered a new relationship without trying to understand what undermined the previous one. They moved on, but they did not grow. He was glad that I was so able to communicate what I was feeling, the entirety of the emotional range: That said, talking about it does. And I have to get it out.

I need to talk. I need someone to hear me. I do need them to hear me. At the first session with my new therapist, we went over the rules of disclosure. That he was legally obligated to contact authorities if I expressed any violent desires or inclinations towards myself or others. He asked me point blank if I did. He told me, in situations like mine, that violent fantasies were common, that it was the desire to act out on those fantasies that was the problem. But there does need to be an outlet. All of us, in times of trauma, experience the emotions I mentioned above.

Yet I fear men, and boys, are not properly trained or equipped to deal with it. Boys, young men, are told to be strong. To deal with it. That being a part of a community is what helps us each of navigate the trials and tribulations of life. That crying is OK. That these feelings are natural…and will dissipate. He got suspended from school. But he had to learn this lesson the hard way. Boys and young men need to be taught that anger and rejection are common, but our responses to them cannot include abuse and violence. When I think of the darkest period of my divorce, I picture myself alone.

At the bar in a restaurant. At movies, at concerts. In my condo, on the couch. Last Saturday night I sat by myself at the bar of one of my favorite restaurants. On Sunday night I went to a movie by myself. That perhaps the depression will never lift? That I will constantly be in pain?

That sadness is my forever fate? Today is another day, and I am writing this, and I am trying. So there is a lot here. There is, on the surface, gun control. Access to deadly weapons during a time of extreme trauma is dangerous. There is also mental health.

We all face battles that can seem insurmountable. If you have a flu, you go to the doctor. If you are depressed, you…go to therapy? It is a skill learning to deal with that anger, and it needs to be practiced. These emotions, on both sides, are complex, and changing, rarely stable, often conflicting, always powerful, frequently difficult to make sense of.

And when it comes to the treatment of women, we need to be more sensitive to what women are telling us when they vocalize or communicate a lack of interest. We need a cultural change in how we deal with rejection from women. Experiencing this kind of rejection is of course difficult. But I can tell you what I did in response: I listened, I treated women with respect, I was honest, I tried to become a better man.

I did not stalk or harass or become violent. I came across this tweet earlier this week:. This woman got thousands of responses from women who experienced some form of harassment or abuse after rejecting men. And then she got thousands more comments from men berating here for even bringing it up. When MeToo broke out, it was focused on celebrities, movie stars, politicians, people we know by name.

But this is where it does. In being able to handle rejection like an adult, with respect, dignity and peace. We all have fear of rejection. But only women, for the most part, have that fear compounded by physical and psychological abuse or threats in response to that rejection. Avoid trying to cope with intoxicating drugs or alcohol.

This won't help in the long-run. Work on your education. Are you in middle school? Focus on what really matters in your life, like completing your education and becoming a more informed, more capable, more mature person. You'll encounter guys all along the way, but you probably won't have endless opportunities to educate yourself. Pursue your own goals.

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Have you always wanted to travel to Europe? Would you like to start an exercise routine? You can distract yourself from the pain of rejection by focusing on things in your life that are meaningful and will make you happy. It's also okay to mope for a little while. It's natural to feel bad after rejection.

Don't be too hard on yourself if it takes you a few days to get on your feet again. Spend time with friends and family. Where rejection really hits us is in our sense of social belonging.

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Find a community you can attend such as church or a reading group. Even joining a chat room can be helpful for your sense of self-worth and belonging. Surrounding yourself with good people and communities will help you feel better about the rejection. Deal with emotional side effects.

Rejection can cause other painful, destructive emotions such as anger and aggression. There are ways you can deal with these emotions, such as: A journal can be a good idea, or posting on an online forum, or talking to your best friend. One way to reduce anger and other powerful emotions is to remember to breathe.

If you calm your body, your mind will follow.

Psychological counselors can help you learn to handle your emotions and promote your self-esteem so that rejection won't be so hard in the future. If you feel like you're obsessing or you just can't get him out of your head, practice these techniques to make a speedy recovery and get on with your life: Write down what attracted you to the guy. Was he smart, funny, cute?

Was he a good listener? Acknowledge what made you want to be with him. Let yourself grieve the loss of not going out with him. You probably imagined possible future experiences with him, but those futures are closed off now. It's okay to be sad about that. Ask yourself what isn't closed off now. Are there other guys that you're interested in? If not, maybe you'll have extra time to work on yourself and your other relationships? Maybe you'll have more free time to have fun or take care of responsibilities?

Shift your imagination to the future rather than mourning the past and would could have been. A, Clinical Mental Health Counseling. If he seems unsure if he wants to date you or possibly date at all, it might take him years to figure that out. Are you willing to put your romantic and dating life on hold while he figures it out?

Possibly a different solution is to let both of you live your lives romantic and otherwise fully while keeping open the option of connecting again in the future when you both are ready and in a place to begin a romantic relationship. Not Helpful 3 Helpful How do I deal with getting rejected at school when I'm in multiple classes with them and sit next to them as well? Just try to pretend like nothing happened.

They probably will do the same. Be polite, but don't engage in long conversations with them. Just keep reminding yourself that, if they couldn't see how great you are, it just wasn't meant to be. Rejection is just a part of life. It will get easier as time goes by. Not Helpful 1 Helpful 3. What do I do if I ask someone out and they just want to be best friends? If you're okay with settling for friendship, be their friend. If you think it would be too painful to try to be their friend, be honest about that and try to keep your distance for a while until you start feeling better about things.

It will get easier. Not Helpful 1 Helpful 1. Is it okay to ask my crush out over text if I am too scared to ask in person? It's kind of impersonal, and people usually respond better to an in-person invitation, but you can do it if you must. Not Helpful 0 Helpful 0. How do I patch up a relationship when the other party hates me now after I dumped them? Answer this question Flag as What do I do if I get rejected for a relationship due to height?

What do I do if I tell someone I love them but they don't respond back? What do I do if I get rejected and they keep asking how I am? What do I do if I ask someone out and they only see me as a friend? Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. Already answered Not a question Bad question Other. By using this service, some information may be shared with YouTube. Handling Rejection In other languages: Did this article help you?

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Cookies make wikiHow better. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our cookie policy. EP Erika Pipkin Jan 27, The guy I liked, who had been a close friend for several years, told me he didn't want to get close, and I felt so depressed because I've had a crush on him for years. I feel a lot better now, and know how to handle it.

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