You know that common phrase, "What’s the worst they can say? Just no, right?" Well, these days, rejection seems to go far beyond a simple "no."
Lately, I’ve come across videos and tweets where people are turning down romantic advances in ways that aren’t just dismissive—but downright demeaning. Responses like “God forbid” or “My enemies would laugh at me” aren’t just rejections; they’re designed to humiliate. And for what? A few laughs? A viral moment at someone else’s expense?
I get it—attraction isn’t always mutual. Not every interest has to be reciprocated, and that’s perfectly okay. But must rejection come with cruelty? Should someone’s courage to express their feelings be met with words that bruise their confidence, tear them down, or make them question their self-worth?
Turning someone down doesn’t require insults or public ridicule. A firm yet kind “I’m not interested” is enough. There’s no need to diminish someone just because you don’t feel the same way. And if you find joy in embarrassing others, maybe the issue isn’t with them—it’s something within yourself that needs reflection.
At the end of the day, kindness costs nothing. We don’t have to accept every love interest, but we can reject with grace. Let’s normalize respect, even in rejection. Because how we treat others—especially in moments where we hold the power—says a lot about who we truly are.
Just a reminder: Be kind. It matters.
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