We’ve all experienced unrequited love at some point in life, whether it’s the first crush as a child or a more adult one.
It brings the feeling of rejection and abandonment, leaving us in pain without knowing what to do. It happens to the beautiful, the not-so-beautiful, and even to famous personalities, believe it or not.
Rejection can occur for various reasons unrelated to aesthetics, typically involving variables related to the person the feelings are directed towards rather than the person in love.
Here’s what to do to manage the challenging feeling of rejection when love is unreciprocated and stop suffering from unrequited love.
Unrequited Love: What to Do?
Ask Questions about the Other Person, Not Yourself
After rejection, it might be natural to doubt yourself. For instance, you might think you’re not attractive, interesting, or likable enough.
In reality, it’s not about you, but about what the other person needs. Redirect your thoughts to questions about the other person, not yourself: What are they going through? Why might they reject a relationship? Is their heart already committed? Is their mind preoccupied?
Free yourself from the idea of being wrong; you’ll be right for someone else. Value yourself, and value their no.
Forget About Him/Her
If they said no, they have their reasons, and chasing someone won’t get their attention; it may even push them away. Expressing your interest made it clear that you’re available for that person. After rejection, continue with your life, and if they reconsider, they’ll know where to find you.
On the contrary, those who persist may risk burdening and increasing the distance. Saying no to someone who opens their heart to us isn’t easy, so respect their response. If you were in their shoes, wouldn’t you want your answer to be accepted? Value yourself and continue on your path.
For Every Unrequited Love, There’s One Seeking You
While you’re focused on someone who doesn’t want you, there’s another person looking at you with heart eyes. It may not be love, perhaps just admiration (who says it’s not love?). If you think it’s not true, it’s only because you haven’t noticed.
Take a look at the environments you frequent, pay attention to small gestures, kindness, and reciprocate in kind. Open yourself to those who appreciate you and enjoy the feeling of fulfillment.
Stop chasing what isn’t serving you. Respect others and yourself.
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