While
flirting and dating can be lots of fun... the reality is, nobody
- not even Jennifer Lopez - is lucky in love 100% of the time.
Rejection is something that you need to learn to deal with because
it will happen and it hurts when it does. With a little bit
of positive thought and some attitude changes though it is possible
to get over rejection. Below I've listed some techniques you
might want to try in order to beat the rejection blues and move
on with YOUR life.
1)
You can't make a person love you and if you spend your life
trying to do just that then you run the risk of driving yourself
crazy. It's been said that it takes two to make a relationship
and never a truer word has been spoken. Give up the chase and
move on.
Your
life was good before, and it will be good again. Once upon a
time, you had even heard of the person who just crushed your
hopes. There was a time when you couldnt have cared less
what they thought of you, or even if they thought of you at
all. Think back to that time and try to remember exactly what
not caring felt like. Try to feel it now. Even for a minute.
Feels good, huh? Work on recapturing that feeling whenever you
feel mopey.
2)
Your life was good before you meet this person and it will be
again. In the not so long ago past before you'd ever seen or
heard this persons name, you really didn't care what they thought
about you you didn't even know they knew you existed. Think
back and recapture that time before you met and hold onto that
feeling for as long as you can.
3)
Think about this for a second: If this person can't see just
how special and caring and beautiful you really are do you really
want them in your life? You want to feel loved, secure and valuable
in a relationship right? You are worth more than this person
can give you.
4)
Chances are at first you'll tell yourself he might just give
you another chance and if you just try a bit harder this time
maybe things will work out. While it's possible it's not likely.
When we reject someone it's generally because we mean it. Don't
make the mistake of chasing them around like a puppydog or asking
them out again. If it's meant to be let them do the running
this time.
5)
Don't waste your energy trying to be someone your not to get
another person back or to like you. Even if this strategy worked
you'll likely not be able to keep it up for long and if they
didn't like the true you then it's won't work long term because
your not being you. Be yourself.
6) Don't dwell on what might have been. Get out there and get
busy. Do something that makes YOU happy whether it be work,
rest or play. Being active can be a great way to boost your
self esteem.
7)
It's normal to get angry when someone rejects you and it's something
you need to be aware of. Revenge is a bad idea instead get out
and talk to an upbeat friend who will help you out here. It's
almost impossible not o dwell on the why's but don;t let them
beat you. Remind yourself how much there is in your life to
be grateful, maybe even write it down. It's easy to forget sometimes.
8)
Make a conscious decision that you are better off without them
anyway. Make your self believe it. Repeat it silently to yourself
evertime you slip into the I hate the world groove.
9)
Keep your eyes wide open. It's amazing how many times a new
person can come along when you are least expecting it. There
are plenty more fish in the sea and ones
10)
Do lean on your friends and family to help you thorough the
blue days that often follow rejection. Theses are the people
that love and generally accept you for who you are. They will
try to understand and help you feel better. Let them help.