Rejection doesn't just bruise your ego; it strikes at the core of your identity. From a psychological perspective, ...

Social stress could lead to asthma, arthritis and depression, study says. Aug. 6, 2010— -- Social rejection isn't just bad for your ego, it may be harmful to your health. At least that's the ...

Though painful, social rejection can be a powerful learning tool, new USC research suggests. The study, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, uncovers the neurological ...

Imagine finding out your friends hosted a dinner party and didn’t invite you, or that you were passed over for a job you were excited about. These moments hurt, and people often describe rejection in ...

Though painful, social rejection can be a powerful learning tool, new USC research suggests. The study, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, uncovers the neurological ...

If you are a deeply caring person who never gets invited to places, you might struggle with needing social validation.

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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 ...

I was many things at 10 years old, but one thing I was not is accepted. My family moved to a new town the summer of 1972. When the bell ran on the first day of school I stood in the middle of the girl ...

You’ve been invited to a party this weekend. The butterflies kick in and excitement registers, but this is quickly replaced with something else. The mere thought of going sets off a chain reaction ...

If you don’t personally know a narcissist, you can likely think of a few celebrities or politicians who display entitlement, lack empathy and crave constant admiration. Grandiose narcissists, also ...