The key to keeping your dignity is taking the rejection in stride.
Dont get angry or lash out in the moment or afterwards.
Remember, they dont owe you anything in any way.
If theyre not interested in you, thats just how it is.
However, youre still allowed to feel what you’re gonna wanna feel.
Youre just better off doing it out of their sight.
Try not to personalize and take the blame.
There are many reasons why someone can be disinterested and very few of them relate to you at all.
It sucks that it didnt work out, but you dont have to feel ashamed for going for it.
Once you address everything, you might fully accept the situation and move on.
You both know how you truly feel about each other, and thatll make you both uncomfortable.
That awkward vibe wont go away, so the internetsDr.
Nerdlovesuggests you take charge:
Awkwardness is in all about how you act.
When youre around them, try not to be too emotional.
Dont stare at them longingly, and confirm you actually talk.
Remember that and make a run at focus on it..
If it gets too quiet and weird, Nerdlove recommends calling it like it is.
They will probably agree and youll both have a good laugh, hopefully easing some of the tension.
Of course, be sure you sense the tone first.
It might be better to just excuse yourself from the situation if things get too weird.
Stay Friends by ActuallyBeingTheir Friend
The initial phases of post-rejection friendship is like navigating a minefield.
Similarly, you dont want to make your friendship a referendum on why they wont date you.
You got your answer, now you have to move on.
People become friends for the same reason they get into relationships that person fulfills a need.
And you cant base a friendship on guilt or trying to make someone feel less rejected.
Friendship only works when both people agree.
If one person wants more than friendship, its not friendship, even if theres nothing physical happening.
If you dont think you could do that, it might be time to say goodbye.
Take a Break from Them If You Need It
Sometimes healing just requires a little time.
Maybe you cant be a friend to them right now, but you could in the future.
This is about me, not you and I
will
be back when Im doing better.
Giving yourself some time can begood for both of you.
Dont Project Your Disinterest In Them
After a rejection, your friendship can become a brittle thing.
Alternatively, you might mean well, but still end up coming across the wrong way.
Just dont make overt demonstrations of how better off you are now.
Its childish and best to avoid it whether you mean well or not.
Its important to remember that getting rejected once doesnt mean that youll always get rejected.
Set yourself up to take rejection better in the future and cherish the friendship you still have.
