February is supposed to be a month of love. But what if instead of hearts and

roses all you got for Valentine's Day was heartbreak and thorns.

Rejection is one of the most difficult things for people to cope with and yet it's a requirement for existence.

You can't shoot your and yet it's a requirement for existence.

You can't shoot your shot for love, life, and the pursuit of happiness

without expecting to be met

with an Arianda Grande level,

Thank you next from time to time.

In this episode, I'm going to talk about

how to cope with rejection.

And to what may be a surprise to some of you?

The benefits of rejection.

Welcome back to savvy psychologist.

I'm your host, Dr. Monica Johnson Johnson coming to you with a brand new episode on our new day of the week

That's Wednesdays from here on out

Thanks for coming along for this ride with me. As usual, every week on this show, I'll help you face life's challenges

with evidence-based approaches, a sympathetic ear, and zero judgment. Rejection is a very common experience in romantic

relationships and the broader context of dating. Its prevalence is due to several factors and here are a few of

them. Diverse preferences and expectations. People regarding romantic partners. This diversity

means that not everyone will be a match, leading to rejection when interests or expectations don't align.

Online dating and social media. With the rise of online dating and has increased. These platforms provide more opportunities to meet potential partners,

but also increase the likelihood of facing rejection.

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