The Mating Grounds Podcast

How Do I Stop Being So Sensitive About Perceived Rejection?

Dec 30, 2014
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ADVICE

Respond Flexibly To Changed Plans

  • Don't assume the worst when plans change; respond flexibly to preserve opportunities.
  • You can often salvage dates by proposing an alternative time or asking a clarifying question.
INSIGHT

Dating Isn't A Battle Of The Sexes

  • Viewing dating as a power struggle makes you hypersensitive to perceived slights.
  • That mindset short-circuits connection and assumes adversarial intentions where none may exist.
INSIGHT

Patterns Reveal The Real Problem

  • Rejection sensitivity often stems from past patterns and affects how you interpret new interactions.
  • Repeated negative outcomes usually reflect something consistent in your choices or mindset, not random bad luck.
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