How to stop obsessing over a rejection; Dealing with it and moving on

Right now, the hurt is more about the rejection than the actual relationship (or potential relationship in the case of a crush.) It is an ego blow. So, you can't look at this as a rejection as much as the fact that it just wasn't the right fit. You think this guy or girl was perfect for you, but in actuality, you probably didn't get to know him or her really well. If you had, you would have known it's just a guy with flaws and all. Try to think of some of his or her negative qualities, not all the great things that are now even rosier in your mind. You've got to put some distance between you and this person. Because once you do that, you can look at him more objectively, and eventually even wonder what on earth you ever saw in him! Force yourself to get to that point.

Marie Dubuque is a life coach who loves to give advice on everything from dating dilemmas and tricky social situations to drama-filled friendships and romantic relationships gone south!