Veronica Lamarche has received funding from the ESRC, the British Academy, and the Royal Society. Has a romantic partner, or someone you had a crush on, ever hurt your feelings? You’re far from alone.

Rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) causes intense feelings from even mild rejection. People with ADHD are more likely to ...

According to a 2025 report by Holiday Calendar, February 21 is National Breakup Day. This day is usually recognized on the Friday after Valentine’s Day, and the intent is for individuals to assess ...

Rejection hurts. We’ve all experienced the pain of rejection—perhaps a job you didn’t get, being ghosted by a friend, or not being invited to a social event—and then seeing your friends post about it ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Let’s be honest — being rejected stinks. We all get rejected sometimes — whether it’s for a job, a romantic partner or even a social ...

After a polite message from a man saying that he wasn’t ready to date went viral, Olivia Petter reflects on the nature of ...

Looking for a new job, getting rejected or applying and not hearing anything back can do a number on your confidence – which can make your job search even harder. Scores of people in the D.C. area and ...

Rejection happens to every academic. Papers are not published, grants are not funded, proposals are rejected, and jobs are not achieved. Most academics have many times more rejections than successes.