Has a romantic partner, or someone you had a crush on, ever hurt your feelings? You're far from alone. Very few people can boast a 100% success rate when it comes to attracting love interests. And ...

Experiencing rejection isnt fun, but its a normal part of everyday life. Virtually everyone worries occasionally about being rejected by other people, says Mark R. Leary, PhD, a social psychologist ...

Dating and meeting new people can be a challenging process. Some people have had specific negative and punishing experiences with dating. Others are trying to work through and reduce their anxiety ...

According to a 2025 report by Holiday Calendar, February 21 is National Breakup Day. This day is usually recognized on the Friday after Valentine’s Day, and the intent is for individuals to assess ...

For the sake of your mental health, healing sometimes involves building a support system outside of your biological relatives (Photo: iStock) Being rejected by those you love and value most cuts deep ...

My wife loves to tell the story of my strategy for getting a date back in college -- that is, before she and I began going out "exclusively." I used to make a list of all the girls I was considering ...

"Bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive." - Colossians 3:13 Rejection is part of this life, ...