How to Overcome the Fear of Rejection in Dating

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Rejection hurts, but sometimes it’s not even about the other person. It’s about us—how we see ourselves. Maybe society’s obsession with "relationship goals" has made us feel like we’re falling behind if we’re not coupled up. Or maybe you've watched rom-coms that set impossible expectations for how love is supposed to happen. (Spoiler: life isn’t a movie.)

But guess what? Feeling anxious doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with you. It means you’re human. Whether it’s low self-esteem, past trauma, or that one time your crush in high school said, “Let’s just be friends,” all of these things play a role. The first step to overcoming fear is recognizing that it's a common human experience, not a sign you’re unlovable.