Pillow Talks Episode 13: How To Handle Rejection When Your Partner Says No To Sex
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Aug 19, 2021 AI Snips
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Sex Initiation Feels Vulnerable
- Initiating sex is one of the most vulnerable acts in relationships due to the risk of rejection.
- This vulnerability often triggers a deep emotional response, affecting confidence and connection.
Evolution Explains Rejection Pain
- Humans are evolutionarily wired to deeply feel rejection because it threatened survival in tribal times.
- Modern rejection triggers intense emotions like shame and disconnection because of this ancient survival mechanism.
Prepare for Sexual Rejection
- Prepare yourself mentally for sexual rejection as a normal part of intimacy.
- Accept that rejection will happen and approach initiation with realistic expectations.