The worst thing for many people is handling rejection; it is an incurable scar in the heart. May be you were on your first, second, or third date, and you were expecting an emphatic yes. But, you were shocked to know that your date is not ready for the relationship and is giving all possible reasons just to say a clear 'No'. You both have parted your ways, but the mental anguish of rejection is taking a heavy toll on your mind. An endless number of questions are haunting you day and night. The problem intensifies each time you think of it. Handling Rejection is Possible The pain of rejection is definitely scary and never expected. Agreed. But what's next? Will you let this pain affect you till eternity? Well, you can't, you shouldn't, and it's not practically feasible to let rejection end the world for you. So, pull up your socks and tackle this vicious cycle of self-reprimanding and self-blaming. Uproot this weed from the soil of your heart by following the steps mentioned below. Acceptance is the Key Frankly, face the facts and make yourself believe that your date wasn't meant for you. If he/she was meant for you, these things wouldn't have happened. Convince yourself from the bottom of your heart, because nobody else can do it for you. Dealing with a break up or a rejection has to be learned from your own experiences. Friends are definitely there to help, but first you have to show the willingness to come out of the trauma. Be optimistic, handling rejection can truly be a learning experience. Create Your Own Life If you are eager to know how to handle rejection in dating, then you have to learn to create a life for the 'inner you'. Yes, you got to treat yourself with respect and love. Go shopping, visit a spa, or hang out in a mall; give yourself some relaxation. Do all this for yourself! Break the shell of negativity that has unknowingly crept in your life. Don't be a loner, go out with your friends and socialize with different people. Explore new habits, learn new things, and flaunt yourself. Remember, every cloud has a silver lining and a new dawn awaits you every morning. Life attracts life. So, just discover yourself now, more than ever before. Carry On but with More Awareness After you have moved on (congrats! You did it!) the fear of rejection can still hamper your confidence to approach a new date. Though this sounds logical, you need to remind yourself of a very basic fact that everyone in this Universe has their own sense of judgment and thought process. Everyone is different; don't have any preconceived notions about your new date based on the premise of your past experiences. Besides these, don't rush in a relationship immediately after the rejection phase. Give yourself sufficient time and tread every step carefully. That would be helpful in getting your confidence back. Managing your reactions for being rejected as a potential partner can be embarrassing and perhaps, even depressing. However, remember, it is all about exercising self-control. It happens ... we get a little carried away on the wings of love and if things don't work out, we lose our sense of judgment and logic. However, the truth is, once you meet your soulmate, you will realize that handling all those rejections was a boon in disguise for you.