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Rejection Hurts, but Ghosting is Worse

Navigating the modern dating world means dealing with the sting of rejection. Here’s how to do it better, whether you’re the rejecter or the rejected.

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Dr. Kate Balestrieri
May 09, 2023
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No one likes being ghosted, but most people do it anyway. Cutting off contact or letting a relationship peter out feels like a kinder choice than telling the truth. However, I tend to believe that being direct is the best medicine, no matter how much it stings in the moment. Today, we’re talking about rejection and how to handle rejection with more ease.

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