Rejection

  • Desperation in Dating: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How to Break Free

    Today, we’re tackling an uncomfortable but necessary topic: desperation. Who doesn’t love a desperate person? (Spoiler: no one.) I’ve had my fair share of desperado moments—so much so, I borderline made it a full-time job. To kick things off, let… Continue reading

    Desperation in Dating: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How to Break Free
  • Haunted! When the ghost returns..

    Ghosting, ghosting, ghosting, there’s lots to say about it. In fact, I’ve written two separate posts on the topic: when ghosting occurs in a romantic context and in friendship. There’s a term following the vanishing act which I’m positive will soon… Continue reading

    Haunted! When the ghost returns..
  • Ghosting- a peephole into a persons character

    According to Oxford languages, the definition of ghosting is “the practice of ending a personal relationship with someone by suddenly and without explanation withdrawing from all communication”. Unfortunately, this type of disturbing behaviour is closely associated  with the dating world.… Continue reading

    Ghosting- a peephole into a persons character
  • Rejection and self-blame

    I wanted to write a piece on rejection because I recently had a conversation where it hit me just how unaware most people seem to be when it comes to the link between rejection and self-blame but also the disproportional… Continue reading

    Rejection and self-blame
  • Rejection story: The proper douche bag

    This will be the last rejection tale. As previously this is also a true story. There’s no need to spend time giving a detailed background leading up to the rejection because it starts off as most does when a woman… Continue reading

    Rejection story: The proper douche bag
  • The girl who went to Italy-the followup

    Sara contemplated back and forth whether she should go to Italy by herself or not. She had less than 48 hours to make her decision. The same morning as take off she decided to go for it. Once at the… Continue reading

  • Rejection story: The girl who went to Italy (part 1)

    This is the typical girl meets boy at the bar. Let’s call her Sara and him David. They started talking, and Sara found David very interesting since he was visiting her hometown from Switzerland but originally being from Italy. He… Continue reading

    Rejection story: The girl who went to Italy (part 1)
  • Rejection story: The double layered rejection

    This is a story of rejection in two rounds. The second part is quite unique I would say. Let’s call the girl “Anna” and the rejector “Viktor”. It all started with a party Anna almost didn’t go to. Thanks to… Continue reading

    Rejection story: The double layered rejection
  • Rejection stories

    I got an email a while ago from a woman who was interested in someone but the other person didn’t reciprocate those feelings. It was clear from her writing that she felt hurt and unwanted. This is understandable and I… Continue reading

    Rejection stories