how does a man feel when he rejects a woman

how does a man feel when he rejects a woman?

by Daniel Conn
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A man can go through a lot of emotions and feelings after rejecting a woman, and it is difficult to generalize them as each person, and each case is different.

But there are some things that are true in most cases, and there are a few thoughts that almost all men go through after they reject someone, and we will be discussing them in this article.

Men go through a variety of emotions when they reject a woman. They almost always feel bad for her and sometimes even feel guilty when rejecting a woman irrespective of the reasons behind the rejection.

In general, Men understand the pain of going through rejection more than women, as almost every man has been through multiple rejections in their life, and that is why even when they have a good reason for rejecting a woman, they still feel bad for them.

Let’s dive a little deeper into this topic

how does a man feel when he rejects a woman?

A man experiences a range of emotions when he rejects a woman. They almost always feel bad for the woman and sometimes even feel guilty for rejecting them even if they do it for some valid reasons.  

No one feels good when they have to reject someone for whatever reasons. It’s not easy for anyone, be it a man or woman.

Rejections are not easy, but they are part of life, and you should respect the other person’s choice as they could have their own reasons.

Most men know how it feels to be rejected; that is why they feel bad for women when they have to reject them.

Almost all men have faced multiple rejections in their life, and they know how much courage it takes to ask someone out and how it feels to be on the receiving side of the rejection, which is why it’s not common for men to reject women.

But when a man rejects a woman for some reason, they feel bad for her and sometimes even feels guilty for not liking her or being in a situation where they have to reject her.

some might even get an ego boost from rejecting women but that’s not how the majority of men think and if someone gets an ego boost from rejecting others then you don’t want to be with them anyway.

Why do men reject women?

There could be various reasons behind a man rejecting a woman, and you shouldn’t let rejection affect your self-worth and confidence.

It’s completely normal for people to not have feelings for someone, and it has nothing to do with your appearance or personality.

Here are some of the possible reasons why a man rejects a woman:

He doesn’t like your looks

The first reason that comes to mind when someone rejects you is that maybe your looks are not good enough.

The thing is, looks or appearance is rarely the cause of rejection or at least the sole cause of the rejection.

There are men who could reject you only because of your looks, but the majority are not like that, and if you have been rejected by someone just cause of looks then you’ve dodged a bullet because you don’t want to be with someone who is so superficial.

He is already in a relationship.

This is one of the most common causes of rejection especially when we are talking about a man rejecting a woman.

Any decent man would straight up reject any proposals without thinking if he is already in a relationship, and it shows his character.

If a guy rejects you because he is already in a relationship, then you should respect his decision and move on. 

He is not ready for a relationship.

Another possible reason behind him rejecting you could be that he is just not ready for a relationship.

Maybe he just got out of a relationship, or he has feelings for someone else. There could be a lot of different reasons for him not wanting to get into a relationship at that point in time.

If this is why he rejects you, then you should understand that it has nothing to do with you and shouldn’t let it affect your self-esteem.

It could also be possible that he likes you but thinks maybe he is not good enough for you and that is why he rejected you.

If this is the reason behind him rejecting you then you should probably keep in touch with him especially if you guys are friends already and maybe he will realize his mistake but you shouldn’t keep your hopes too high.

He is a player

finally, it could also be possible that he is just a player who avoids real meaningful relationships.

Although this is not a common reason behind rejection by guys, there is a decent possibility that it could be the reason in your situation.

He is afraid of relationships or just doesn’t want a relationship and wants to keep seeing different girls and if that is the reason behind him rejecting you then it’s best you move on as he is not worth your time.

What should you do if a man rejected you?

Rejections are a part of the game; you have to go through many rejections in your life to ultimately find someone you really love, and that’s just how it works.

But we understand it could be difficult to get over rejection, and it could tarnish your confidence and self-esteem

here is what you should do if a man rejected you:

try to see his point of view

Try seeing things from his perspective, which will help you come to terms with the situation.

Maybe he is in a relationship, or he loves someone, or whatever the situation is, just be open to listening to his point of view and just understand why he rejected you.

Understanding his side of the story will make it easy for you to get over the rejection.

don’t do something stupid

It’s quite common for people to take rejection to their ego and do something in response that they will regret later.

Make sure you avoid doing anything stupid after a rejection that you might regret later.

Don’t get too attached to someone. If a guy rejects you, just take the L and move on with your life. There is no point getting stuck with him.

Similarly, there is no point in shouting at him or calling him names. It’s his choice, and you should respect it.

You can’t force a relationship.

It doesn’t matter how much you like someone; you can’t force a relationship with them. Either they like you, or they don’t there is no other way.

If they reject you, then that’s it; there is no point wasting your time on the same person. Move on and find someone that actually loves you.

Whether someone reciprocates feelings towards you or not is not in your control, and there is nothing you can do about it, and it’s best that you move on from it as soon as you can.

It does not mean that you are not good enough

Rejections do not define your worth, and you shouldn’t let rejection affect your confidence or self-esteem.

Rejection only shows that you are not compatible with that one person. It could be that the person is not ready for a relationship or maybe doesn’t think you two are compatible.

This doesn’t mean that you are not good enough. It just shows that you two are not meant for each other, and you should keep looking for someone who is perfect for you.

The Bottom Line:

A man goes through various emotions when he rejects a girl, most men feel bad for the woman, and some might even feel a bit guilty. There could be many reasons behind a rejection, but almost always, men feel bad when they have to reject someone, irrespective of the reasons behind it.

Some men might get an ego boost from rejecting someone or rejecting someone because of their looks, but in these cases, it’s best that you got rejected as you don’t want to be with someone like that.

About the author

Daniel Conn

Daniel has more than 7 years of experience working as a relationship and dating coach. He has helped hundreds of people find love and fix the problems in their relationships.