Rejection

I think it is normal human nature to have rejection hurt.  We all want to be loved, accepted and adored.  I think the level at which you handle it matters.  I can honestly say to myself when someone rejects me, it is THEIR loss.  They never got to fully know or appreciate me, and some reject me without getting to know me at all!  I realize I am uniquely special and kind. They lost out on knowing an awesome human being because they failed to notice I was right there!   If you have been spurned by a romantic interest, just know that that person was not the right person for you.  The right one is out there and is wondering what you are like.  They will be there when you are sick, sad, or not your best self.  They will love and appreciate everything about you and love you for YOU.  You will be inseparable.  If love is not like this or you find yourself loving them more than they love you, it's time to let go.  This was not meant to be.  Except in the rare cases when love comes back.  As in maybe a different time, a different place.  As the saying goes, "if you love something set it free..."  Age and experience really do make us wiser.  I just wish I had this knowledge at 16 when I was dealing with my teenage angst.  If only I had the self confidence then to realize, "you're going to treat me like crap?  NEXT!"