It’s not always the case that both partners want to engage in physical intimacy. When one person turns down a sexual advance, their partner may feel rejected not just for the act of sex itself, but on ...

She thought he just wanted to talk. He promised calm, understanding, and respect. But beneath his words was rage, rejection, and ego. When she met him that night, she didn’t realize she was stepping ...

Almost 20% of US adults deal with one or more anxiety disorders each year, according to statistics shared by the Anxiety & Depression Association of America. That equates to around 40 million people.

The text message that never gets a response. The job application that ends with a form letter. The partner who walks away without explanation. Rejection arrives in countless forms, yet somehow always ...

Rejection is an inevitable experience; it happens to all of us, most likely multiple times throughout life. But its inevitability doesn’t make it less painful when it happens. Indeed, rejection can be ...

You’re feeling on edge, your sleep is off, and your thoughts are racing. Is it just a stressful week, or something deeper? Stress and anxiety share many symptoms, but they’re not the same thing—and ...

Navigating social situations can be challenging for anyone, but for those with rejection sensitivity, it can feel overwhelming. Rejection sensitivity refers to the tendency to perceive rejection where ...

We know being ghosted is painful, but what does the aftermath look like for those left behind? A new study sheds light. Dealing with ghosting can be deeply demoralizing. You’re texting them regularly, ...