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People could rationally decide that prolonged relationships take up too much time and effort and that they'd much rather do other kinds of things. But most people are afraid of rejection.

— Albert Ellis

Sentiment: NEGATIVE

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✓Similar Perspectives

I believe that often people even stay in bad relationships longer than they should because the fear of the pain of dating is scarier than the pain of a bad relationship!

— Karen Salmansohn

Rejection is the one constant of human experience.

— Howard Jacobson

There's no point in dwelling on rejection.

— Isabel Lucas

Rejection just motivates me to keep trying and to try to do better.

— Sasha Grey

To have a relationship that is pure and passionate and beautiful - I think people are scared of having that now. Especially guys.

— Yoko Ono

Sometimes I feel my whole life has been one big rejection.

— Marilyn Monroe

Rejection is a big part of show business. It can be tough on anyone who doesn't have fairly good self-esteem. Especially kids, as they try to discover who they are.

— Angela Cartwright

Why do people stay in relationships that are tough from almost the very beginning?

— Ira Sachs

Relationships are people's No. 1 priorities. They want to have good relationships, and a lot of times they don't.

— Victoria Osteen

We shouldn't romanticize rejection. There's nothing romantic about rejection. It's horrible.

— Marlon James

✗Opposing Perspectives

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