Do You Find It's Difficult To Accept Rejection

Gurgaon, India
August 7, 2017 9:29am CST
We like to be liked, appreciated, loved, cared and accepted, the opposite response can make us uncomfortable but others behaviour is not in our control so we should not expect too much from others. But I find that mostly people find it very difficult to accept rejection, when someone's desired person does not behave in the manner he /she wants, it gets bitter and revengeful. What do you think about it friends? Do you accept rejection easily? Does it makes you bitter?
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@xtedax (109)
• Quezon City, Philippines
7 Aug 17
I've had my fair share of rejection, whether it be love, work, and even play time like sports or gaming. It's part of life and it helps us be stronger and wiser at the same time.
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• Gurgaon, India
8 Aug 17
I do agree with you rejections are parts of life and we should learn to cope with it wisely.
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
7 Aug 17
I don't like it but since it is part of life I have learned to live with it when it happens.
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• Gurgaon, India
8 Aug 17
Even I don't like rejections but it is part of life. I think we need to be broad minded to accept rejection easily.
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@avi256 (8489)
• Pune, India
10 Aug 17
@Bodyandbrain More than rejection, it is the reason of rejection that always plays important role.
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• Gurgaon, India
10 Aug 17
@avi256 right and one should be ready to understand the reason.
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@innertalks (20991)
• Australia
9 Aug 17
We cannot reject the sun. Its rays continue to shine!
Rejection is hard for me to accept too, but I also have a problem with self-rejection. Self-rejection is the greatest enemy to our spiritual life because it contradicts the truth that we are never rejected by God, so why should we reject ourselves. So, how do we overcome rejection both inwardly, and outwardly then? We must realise that rejection counters love, and love is never rejectable. Therefore, we must realise that God is in us, and we are in him, and whenever we feel rejected, we should go back to God, the one that never rejects anyone. Some might reject us, but the one who counts never will do so. We, therefore, should never reject ourselves either.
@innertalks (20991)
• Australia
9 Aug 17
@Shiva49 That's well-said siva. We have something in each one of us, that will always continue to light our path for us, if we simply allow its light to keep shining. It never goes out, but sometimes we think we have gone out to it. At these times we should press on. The tide will always turn. The light will finally lead us out of our darkness.
@Shiva49 (26189)
• Singapore
9 Aug 17
Even if others lose hope in us, we should press on. Our innate love for life and creator will light our path - siva
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• Gurgaon, India
9 Aug 17
Of course we should never reject ourself, self acceptance and self love should be first thing to do. Thanks for sharing your valuable thoughts, I agree with you completely.
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@Shiva49 (26189)
• Singapore
7 Aug 17
I have always good intentions but if they are spurned then it is not my problem! May I get a word in - normally, I find women are more emotional in this regard - siva
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@Shiva49 (26189)
• Singapore
8 Aug 17
@Bodyandbrain Yeah, but now men are getting used to deflated ego - siva
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• Gurgaon, India
8 Aug 17
Well said. I can't question your observations about women but I found men are more sensitive about rejection as I think it hurts their ego.
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• Gurgaon, India
8 Aug 17
@Shiva49 it's good if they are getting used to deflated ego because it is necessity of life and progress but unfortunately I don't find it around me.
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@dollaboy (6048)
8 Aug 17
I think it happens with all of us and we should try to be positive at most times
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• Gurgaon, India
9 Aug 17
@dollaboy yes of course
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• Gurgaon, India
8 Aug 17
You are right
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@dollaboy (6048)
8 Aug 17
@Bodyandbrain Thanks, i hope you are not troubled by that person, anymore
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@holdoors (2487)
• Malaysia
7 Aug 17
I accept rejections as long as it is reasonable. I cannot force everyone to accept me or my opinions.
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• Gurgaon, India
8 Aug 17
You sound so wise, if the rejection is reasonable we should accept it, sometimes it can be reasonable in that person's view but not in our but we really can't force anyone to do anything.
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@Nawsheen (28644)
• Mauritius
13 Aug 17
I find it difficult to accept rejection especially if it comes from someone close to me. Even I don't like it if someone rejects me I will have to accept it eventually no matter how hard it is and learn to live with it.
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• Gurgaon, India
13 Aug 17
Yes, it is very difficult to accept rejection if it comes from our loved ones or someone close to us. To accept and move on is the best way to deal with it.
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@DianneN (246334)
• United States
14 Aug 17
I'm sure we all have experienced it at one time or another, but I never let it bother me. I just think of the source and have a good laugh! lol
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@DianneN (246334)
• United States
17 Aug 17
@Bodyandbrain It's becomes easier as time goes by. Honestly!
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• Gurgaon, India
15 Aug 17
Your attitude is very mature and wise, I need to learn it.
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@avi256 (8489)
• Pune, India
10 Aug 17
Rejections are part of life, and yes one needs to accept that. But sometimes the side effects of the rejection affects the other person. Sometimes, when a person gets rejected, he/she gets a mentally headstrong, but the bitterness still stays. As a result a person may get cynical and see acceptance too with doubt.
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• Gurgaon, India
11 Aug 17
Thanks for sharing your thoughts about the matter. I agree that side effects of rejection affect the person and can lead him to bitterness and revenge. It takes a broad mind and wisdom to understand and handle the situation.