Tag: rejection

Across multiple languages we even use words to describe social pain that we typically use to describe physical pain like, “she broke my heart,” or he “hurt my feelings.” Disapproving facial expressions can even create social pain, especially those most prone to feeling hurt from rejection.

Here are seven ways to navigate the pain of being rejected by others.

Our brains record social pain in the same place they record physical pain. Here are ways to prevent those feelings of rejection.