How would you act if you knew you couldn’t fail? What would you ask if you knew you couldn’t hear “no”? Who would you approach and what would you request? If your wildest and biggest wishes were ...

It’s ten in the evening. My finger hovers above the send button on my keyboard. I’ve composed a cover letter for my dream job. Now I just need to submit it – what will my future (fingers crossed) boss ...

Maybe I'm nuts but I don't mind rejection much. I know it's normal to get rejected 10, 20, 40 times before I may need to get the message I'm barking up the wrong tree. I developed my thick skin from ...

“Ask Anna” is a sex advice column. Because of the nature of the topic, some columns contain language some readers may find graphic. I’ve recently developed a crush on a pansexual, single friend of ...

People with a phobia of rejection experience an excessive fear of someone rejecting them in social situations. This can cause significant emotional distress and lead a person to withdraw or act ...

A fear of rejection is an irrational and persistent fear of social exclusion. It can be a feature of social phobia or social anxiety disorder. Various tips can help with overcoming a fear of rejection ...

The fear of rejection can easily overpower you, making you feel alone and inadequate. Everyone feels that way sometimes, but those who are resilient find strength in the connection with someone they ...

Rejection is a part of life. You can't avoid it, whether you're a salesperson with a tough quota or a shy nerd hoping for a date with a supermodel. But you can't let the fear of rejection paralyze you ...

Attachment style is influenced by early environmental experiences with your caregivers. If you felt like your needs were not consistently met, felt unsafe, or as if you couldn’t count on support from ...