The term rejection sensitive dysphoria isn’t a formal diagnosis, but it’s gaining traction in both research and clinical work ...

Rejection: An Invisible but Universal Wound. We've all faced rejection at some point. Whether it's from a partner, a friend, a job, or even a social group, the emotional impact of rejection goes far ...

Emotional rejection can be one of the most painful experiences a person can endure. It strikes at the very core of our need for connection and belonging. When we face rejection, whether from a ...

Social rejection is a price paid by those who have the courage to be vulnerable. Game theory sheds some light on the ...

This past fall, I set out to get rejected as often as I could. A healthy fear of rejection lives inside most people, and has some of us in a chokehold. Being rejected is seen as, at worst, an ...

Anxiety is a natural human emotion that plays a vital role in survival, alerting us to potential threats and motivating caution in uncertain situations. However, when anxiety revolves around the fear ...

We suffer heartbreak in a way similar to the way we suffer a broken arm. The internal experience of rejection can feel severe, embarrassing, and more emotional than we would expect. But while being ...

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 ...