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post 1641623973 06-25-2021, 05:01 PM
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How do you guys handle rejection?

What do you do when rejected?
What is the best way to handle being rejected?

I usually say something like "no worries" then go NC.

One time I just wrote back "ouch. now I'm sad. take care" then went NC, hoping that I would run into her again one day, then maybe try again. This was a smokin' hot Asian chick, way out of my league.

Obviously, you don't want to start calling her a bitch and a slut like an angry Incel would, but you don't want to come off as a Beta simp, either, which is what is bothering me.

I messed up really bad once, and told her that I didn't appreciate her leading me on. She was doing that thing to where she was acting all friendly toward me, so she could get the validation she wanted, then act all offended when I asked her out or whatever.

These things have happened over the course of 20 years or so for me, and I still am unsure of how to handle it. (oldcel here)

What is the best way to not act Beta when having to accept rejection?

I'm guessing that "Too bad, I really liked you" might be a better response. What do you guys do?
post 1641624053 06-25-2021, 05:02 PM
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you really just need to accept it for what it is

the sloot doesnt want you


no reason to communicate after that
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post 1641624113 06-25-2021, 05:03 PM
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easiest way is to talk to lots of chicks


still stings anytime you actually like a chick or try to invest too much energy into her

edit: also depends on the rejection, which also depends on how you ask. if you put it all on the line it will sting more than if you just ask for a saturday free and have no idea why she "rejected" you
post 1641624203 06-25-2021, 05:04 PM
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Hit on the next girl
post 1641624523 06-25-2021, 05:12 PM
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forget about it after 24hrs
post 1641624853 06-25-2021, 05:17 PM
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post 1641624863 06-25-2021, 05:17 PM
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I scream loud in the shower, don't sleep at night and relive it every 10 mins tossing and turn and let it define me on my next opportunity

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post 1641626723 06-25-2021, 05:46 PM
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Gotta be more aggressive from the get-go. Just lol at being friends w/a girl.
post 1641709853 06-27-2021, 05:27 AM
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Sorry, never have been rejected.
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post 1641710103 06-27-2021, 05:32 AM
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Originally Posted By sam212
Hit on the next girl
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post 1641710883 06-27-2021, 06:03 AM
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Dont care anymore
post 1641711113 06-27-2021, 06:09 AM
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If you are invested/like the girl, it will bother you. But like breakups, you will get over it in time. And yes, try to find a better chick and talk to her, it will make you move on faster.
post 1641713313 06-27-2021, 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted By DrugsToGetBig
you really just need to accept it for what it is

the sloot doesnt want you


no reason to communicate after that
This


Here’s a brutal black pill

Out of all the chicks I’ve approached I’ve only gotten 2 that said “yes” and that was a lifetime ago in high school

Unless you’re 8.5/10+ you’re probably gonna rejected a lot.

I always did better on apps but it’s always been straight no’s with me in person

I remember in 2015-2016 when tinder didn’t have nearly as many time wasters as now , after meeting up it was about 50/50.

You couldn’t see the gap in my teeth that basically requires veeners to fix and (now) I’m getting slight thinning on the left side temple area on my hairline

Without hopping on fin ( plan on doing this soon) and getting veeners I’m probably a 3-4/10 at best.

I’m probably less than that right now because I’ve been out of the gym , my neck injury causes me a lot of nerve pain at work , it’s even worse when Trying to lift consistently


Point is : you can only play the hand you’re dealt sometimes. Not everyone is good looking. Deal with it.
post 1641713353 06-27-2021, 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted By NMS3
Gotta be more aggressive from the get-go. Just lol at being friends w/a girl.
Lol only works if you’re good looking. Don’t get opie arrested.
post 1641713483 06-27-2021, 07:22 AM
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Dude you need to be dating / seeing / talking to at least 3 women simultaneously until you find one worth pursuing.

It allows you to not put the pussy on a pedestal and you will naturally start having an “abundance” mentality instead of hyper focusing on one chick.

Detach yourself from the outcome and they will just sense that you’re the man (ded fkn Srs)
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post 1641714533 06-27-2021, 07:46 AM
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Well dont flip out and become insulting, that's lame .

But honestly bro after a good number of rejections over the years I've learnt it doesn't really matter what you say or do .
Just act like its whatever to you

That line about being sad sounds beta as fk . Girls who are rejecting you defintely won't be sympathetic for you haha

Just go and keep NC

Because if you keep it chill atleast you leave with knowing you didn't flip out like some aggressive loser lol

Only rejection that really bugged me lately is a girl lead me on for 6 weeks , asked me to chill for the 2nd time and then ghosted on me before the date happened . It wasn't a clear cut rejection, but just ignored my messages until the point of no return lol
Which lead me to the conclusion of when trying to pick up girls keep a spare ! No matter how promising your lead looks
post 1641714563 06-27-2021, 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted By blueberryboy
Well dont flip out and become insulting, that's lame .

But honestly bro after a good number of rejections over the years I've learnt it doesn't really matter what you say or do because they won't be back

Just go and keep NC

Because if you keep it chill atleast you leave with knowing you didn't flip out like some aggressive loser lol

Only rejection that really bugged me lately is a girl lead me on for 6 weeks , asked me to chill, and then ghosted on me before the date happened . It wasn't a clear cut rejection, but just ignored my messages until the point of no return lol
Sorry bro but when I offered to take her surfing it was game over
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post 1641715163 06-27-2021, 08:03 AM
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I don't handle it
post 1641715673 06-27-2021, 08:16 AM
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if you have a massive cawk just send her a pic and say, you sure?
post 1641716163 06-27-2021, 08:25 AM
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I’ve never been rejected by someone I was invested in.

I’ve been “sorta rejected” on a cold approach at the gym. It wasn’t awkward or anything and because I didn’t really know her I didn’t rightly care.

I have a good friend who literally spams angry texts though. I try to counsel him to not do that but he doesn’t listen.
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post 1641716233 06-27-2021, 08:27 AM
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Perfect, let’s reschedule
post 1641716243 06-27-2021, 08:27 AM
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Meh.



I usually do the "No worries" etc


And go NC afterwards.
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post 1641716443 06-27-2021, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted By RealLifeAlpha
Sorry bro but when I offered to take her surfing it was game over
Surfing in Canada ?

Lmao wut ?
post 1641716463 06-27-2021, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted By RealLifeAlpha
Sorry bro but when I offered to take her surfing it was game over
Hahahah it really was and you know a couple weeks later I can laugh about it

Good eye bro lol
post 1641717193 06-27-2021, 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted By dogorman7
Surfing in Canada ?

Lmao wut ?
lolll bro idk why everyone thinks i live in Canada, maybe bc brad was my fkn boy. I live in Connecticut (ded fkn Srs)

Originally Posted By blueberryboy
Hahahah it really was and you know a couple weeks later I can laugh about it

Good eye bro lol
Haha ya man, you can allow yourself to be pissed about it for 24 hrs but i've always tried to have that "on to the next one" mentality with chicks (ded fkn Srs)


with the exception being my most recent ex-gf
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post 1641717353 06-27-2021, 08:54 AM
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There is literally like thousands upon thousands of women out there, don't get hung up on one.

It's a bishes market right now where they have upper hand. Just need to accept or move on.
post 1641717363 06-27-2021, 08:54 AM
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Dwell on it and let it depress me
post 1641718233 06-27-2021, 09:11 AM
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If you get rejected, at least be happy that you tried!
post 1641719573 06-27-2021, 09:36 AM
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I tip my cap, ask her for a letter of recommendation, then stalk her for 3 years.
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post 1641719663 06-27-2021, 09:38 AM
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Never been rejected hehe ty mayne
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