Imagine finding out your friends hosted a dinner party and didn't invite you, or that you were passed over for a job you were excited about. These moments hurt, and people often describe rejection in ...
A new article published in Advances In Motivation Science attempts to put our never-ending pursuit to be accepted by other people into proper scientific context. “Over the past 30 years, we have ...
Medically reviewed by Geralyn Dexter, PhD, LMHC Key Takeaways Rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) causes intense feelings ...
Rejection is an inevitable part of life, yet it often feels like a sharp blow to our confidence and dreams. Whether it’s a missed opportunity, a declined proposal, or an unfulfilled goal, rejection ...
Dear Mark, My son is a high school senior, and the college acceptance and rejection decisions are starting to arrive. I ...
We often talk about the look of love. Two people locking eyes with each other across a crowded room. A couple gazing at each other on a first date, oblivious of their surroundings. If recognizing ...
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Begüm Babür, University of Southern California (THE CONVERSATION) Imagine finding out ...