Rejection fcking hurts. So how do we get better at handling it without taking it as a verdict on our worth?
In this episode of Come Curious, Florence and Reed get into the messy reality of rejection across dating, relationships, friendships and work. They explore why rejection can feel so painful, how the way we're rejected can make a huge difference, and why learning to say (and hear) “no” is such an important life skill.
We get into:
Why rejection activates the same brain regions as physical pain
Dating rejection, friendship breakups and workplace rejection
ADHD, neurodivergency and rejection sensitivity
How to reject someone without making them feel worthless
Why people-pleasing and fawning can make rejection harder
Navigating rejection inside long-term relationships
What kink can teach us about boundaries and respecting “no”
The three-step rejection toolkit for having difficult conversations
Plus, Florence and Reed share their own experiences of rejection and challenge us to stop treating someone else's “no” as a judgement on who we are.
Because rejection isn't proof that you're unlovable. Sometimes it's just information.
So let's make rejection our b*tch.
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