Why are you afraid of “Rejection?”

ApartmentWorried5692 · 2026-07-20T23:02:40+00:00

I used to hate it because I felt it was a reflection of every insecurity I had. That I’m a loser, not good looking, weird, unaccepted, etc.

Once I realized that putting all of your self worth in the arms of someone else, you’ll never be ok with yourself. I became much more accepting of myself and I realized that it’s impossible to please everyone so WHAT THE FUCK EVER which in turn, actually turns girls on when I act indifferent and couldn’t give a fuck about them liking me.

Edit: of course I want girls to like me but I’m ok if they don’t and I’m not going to beg and plead for their approval.

epimpstyle · 2026-07-20T20:20:50+00:00

From what I've seen, it's about personal pride but it’s also about the need for 100% control over everything. The moment you approach someone, you relinquish that total control to the other person, and suddenly, whether it’s a success or a failure is no longer in your hands. For someone who values control, that’s an extremely uncomfortable position to be in.

Nervous-Arrogance · 2026-07-20T19:44:56+00:00

Because they did the opposite of this:

https://youtu.be/qZrIxg6nKns?si=aCVSb8oN_rMu7kkr&t=2851

supportedbyai · 2026-07-21T08:30:03+00:00

I am afraid of rejection sometimes, sometimes the androgen take over and want me to do it without looking for any reasons.

TBH, I am more afraid of getting humailated in public and not afraid of rejection.

AlastairXXL · 2026-07-21T10:48:40+00:00

Getting rejected hard in front of an audience

haftzabaa · 2026-07-21T08:22:14+00:00

Pretty much all men who are not psychopaths are at least somewhat afraid of rejection. It's a matter of degree and is context-dependent, it's not this binary thing.

Seems like this thread is more for you to posture about how you're not afraid of rejection than actually talking about practical steps for people to make their fear more manageable.

fuggetboutit · 2026-07-21T08:50:21+00:00

You lose reputation

ScaboochWolf · 2026-07-21T11:36:29+00:00

I not afraid of rejection per se, I’m afraid of only getting rejected and, so far, I’m have a perfect streak of that. Not really seeing any point in trying anymore without some kind of positive reinforcement which, again, does not seem to be in the cards any time soon.

Lone_StreetCone · 2026-07-22T02:06:13+00:00

It isn't so much the rejection I fear. What I fear is dying knowing I wasn't good enough for any woman to want. That scenario seems more and more likely as time goes on. These days it seems inevitable.

ashuftasar · 2026-07-22T02:46:51+00:00

Reputation

WebNew9978 · 2026-07-22T21:09:13+00:00

Rejection is the only thing I’ve ever known with my romantic and sex life. For 10+ years, women always rejected me from going on a date with them. I’ve gotten sick and tired of it that I’m no longer gonna try when I know the answer will be rejection.

ExcitementChance4025 · 2026-07-23T18:18:56+00:00

its not that im afraid of rejection more so i dislike the idea that were supposed to be equals in society yet men have to approach and set up and plan and pay for the date.

to me it seems like we are creating a society that breeds women into narcissist through pedestalization

Title	Why are you afraid of “Rejection?”
Author	United-Implement-382
Upvotes	13
Comments	31
Date	July 20, 2026 7:40 PM UTC (3 weeks ago)
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