The Importance of Validation After Rejection

Rejection can be deeply painful as it challenges our self-worth and belonging. When we experience rejection, our longing for acceptance and validation increases. This is where we see a lot of coercion when it comes to sex. We or our partner are seeking that validation through sex so that we can feel solid or they can feel solid in themselves again. If one doesn't get validation from their partner consistently over time, they have not developed a strong sense of self on their own.