If ambiguity feels unbearable or silence feels personal, rejection sensitivity may be quietly shaping your relationships.

The most common response we have when we get rejected is to become intensely self-critical. We review all our faults and shortcomings and call ourselves names, triggering further feelings of shame, ...

“It can only mean one thing. She’s not the one for me.” These words, spoken in such a matter-of-fact way, by a former client may not seem like a big deal at first glance. After all, most of us will ...

Most everyone experiences the pain of social rejection at some point in their lives. It can be triggered by the end of a romantic relationship, losing a job or being excluded by friends. The emotional ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Let’s be honest — being rejected stinks. We all get rejected sometimes — whether it’s for a job, a romantic partner or even a social ...

In any part of life, rejection can be painful. For entrepreneurs, rejection can be a surprising and painful blow. In fact, in my own experiences with entrepreneurs, I’ve seen that the ability to be ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook It turns out that the physical pain of heartache that follows a break-up isn’t a figment of the ...