what to say to your friend when they get rejected?
78834
['Let them be sad. ... ', "Remind them it isn't personal. ... ", 'Tell them how proud you are of their hard work. ... ', 'Distract them. ... ', 'Get them excited about other options. ... ', 'Remind them that pain will pass.']
147447
["“How do you always seem to know when I need to hear that? You're the best.”", '“Back at you! Hope all is well.”', "“Don't worry about me. ... ", '“Thank you. ... ', '“Thank you for thinking of me!”', '“I am so glad I have friends like you.”', '“I was just thinking of you, too! ... ', '“That makes two of us.”']
501168
['AVOID: “Everything happens for a reason.” ... ', 'TRY INSTEAD: “I am so sorry. ... ', 'AVOID: “I know how you feel.” ... ', 'TRY INSTEAD: “This experience sounds challenging.”', 'AVOID: “I know someone that has ____, too. ... ', 'TRY INSTEAD: "Do not discuss another person\'s situation and compare it to your loved one\'s experience," advises Aimee.']
204723
['What can I do to help?', 'What do you need from me?', 'You are strong. I believe in you.', 'Do you want to meet up?', 'Would you like to talk about it?', 'I understand how you must be feeling. That has to be hard.', "I'm so sorry. ... ", 'How are you feeling?']
126024
Keep yourself occupied at all times. Look into taking up a new hobby in the aftermath of rejection. Strive to keep busy throughout the day. If you don't keep busy, you're likely to start ruminating and having negative thoughts about yourself and the guy. Take up hobbies you enjoy.
1186597
Just try to ignore the subject. If you don't act like it bothers you, then he and his friends will lose interest in talking about it soon. ... You should make sure your best friend won't be hurt by you asking out the guy that rejected him/her.
103588
["All good things must come to an end, but here's what I want you to know. ... ", "I'm sorry I hurt you. ... ", 'I cherish our time together. ... ', "I hope you've found an amazing BFF. ... ", "I don't regret it. ... ", 'You helped make me the woman I am.']
561566
If your best friend blocked you think of things you could have done to cause that. If you do have a valid reason why, talk to them in person and apologize. If they do not accept your apology there is not much you can do, the ball is in their court. Just give them space and let them think about it.
657819
["“But you're so rich, famous, successful…” ... ", '“I went through the same thing when I…” ... ', "“You're just looking for attention. ... ", '“Just exercise.” ... ', '“When the pain is gone, everything will be great.” ... ', '“Am I not enough for you?” ... ', '“Suck it up.']
1457732
['Listen. It is important to be a shoulder to lean on and one thing your friend needs at that moment is someone who can just listen. ... ', 'Be there.', "Don't victimize. ... ", "Don't compare yourself. ... ", 'Engage them in activities they like. ... ', 'Be patient. ... ', 'Focus on what helps your friend feel better.']
1074439
['Cheer up! ... ', "To be honest with you, I don't have the words to make you feel better, but I do have the arms to give you a hug, ears to listen to whatever you want to talk about, and I have a heart: a heart that's aching to see you smile again."]
764295
["Talk it out. No matter whose fault it is, don't wait for her to make the first move. ... ", "Listen. Don't just go on and on about how hurt you are. ... ", 'Apologise. ... ', 'Write a letter. ... ', 'Bring in a common friend. ... ', 'Give her time. ... ', 'Have a heart to heart.']
663412
You should talk to your friend about whatever the problem is, try to express how you feel and listen to what he/she has to say. Then tell that person his/her friendship is valuable to you and you don't want to lose it. Then try to see what you can do to make up. Unless you don't want to make up.
1308067
['A good friend:', "Listen to them. Try to understand a situation from your friend's point of view. ... ", 'Get the facts. ... ', 'Ask them what they need. ... ', 'Get physical. ... ', 'Keep in touch. ... ', 'Tell them how you feel. ... ', 'Be willing to make a tough call.']
1441533
['Acknowledge your feelings. ... ', 'Try bringing up the situation with your friend in an open discussion. ... ', 'Avoid brushing off your feelings or their feelings. ... ', 'Don\'t ask for permission to pursue a crush and avoid "calling dibs" on someone.']
1179246
The best revenge you can get on someone who rejected you is to show them what they missed out on. If you know why you were rejected, improve upon that aspect of you. If the reason that they rejected you was petty (like a Queen Bee viewing you as a threat), then by all means, make sure to get even better.
28520
['"You\'re allowed to be sad." ... ', '"I promise, you\'re so much better off." ... ', '"You won\'t always feel this way." ... ', '"It\'s OK to have a bad day." ... ', "“Rebounds are great (but only when you're ready)!” ... ", '"There are plenty of fish in the sea!"']