Rejection
Rejection is painful. The long-term consequences are even worse than the initial sensation. The pain and shock that strikes such a horrifying blow can reverberate for weeks, months, and even years into the future. It has the power to emotionally cripple people for the remainder of their lives.
Yes it is beyond awful. But there will come a time when we will decide whether or not we choose to continue in a state of devastation or begin to take steps to deal with it.
Which steps you take will depend on how severe the rejection is. Even minor rejections are painful. When I read student comments about my teaching I typically get many positive comments, but the one negative comment is the one I remember and fret about (for a few seconds anyway). For minor rejections, I don't have much comment. In time you get over them and go on your way rejoicing.
What we speak of here is rejection within the context of a romantic or committed relationship. This is not at all trivial and requires some attention.
