Dig into the psychology of why rejection causes us pain, and explore strategies to cope with this common experience.
Rejection hurts. It’s incredibly painful to feel like you’re not wanted — and we do mean painful. Researchers found that we relate rejection to being “hurt,” using terms like “crushed” or “broken-hearted.” So, why does rejection trigger such a strong response, and is there any way to cope with this unique kind of pain?
Explore common strategies to help you process this emotional experience.
Directed by Caitlin McCarthy.
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