hurt feelings – Tips from the Queen of Rejection®

‘Pebbling’ is Small Acts of Caring – What better Way to Show Respect?

Jul 31, 2024

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Pebbling’ describes small acts of caring which can enhance relationships – friendships, romantic, and even workplace. Great for making amends, too, when a misunderstanding throws things off track and someone takes something personally.

Seeking Respect in a Dissing Kind of World

Nov 30, 2023

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Respect is the backbone of relationships — personal, workplace, and as we see now, political. Lately I’m noticing that respect has become frayed and tattered and torn and sometimes practically non-existent. Misunderstandings and hurt feelings and anger and resentment seem to be filling the space and there is barely room for connection.

Taking Laughter Personally!

Feb 28, 2022

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Elayne Savage, PhD

If we grew up misinterpreting laughter and feeling teased and hurt, as adults we might still be struggling to understand the intent of someone’s laughter.

A Rejection Refresher Course for the New Year

Dec 31, 2021

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Here’s a End of the Year Refresher Course on Rejection compiled by Prevention Magazine and the Atlanta Journal Constitution. So glad to have been able to contribute to these terrific pieces!

Are You ‘Filling in the Blanks?’ Assuming the Worst? Feeling Rejected?

Jul 30, 2018

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Elayne Savage, PhD

We are so quick to ‘fill in the blanks’ and assume meaning of someone’s words or actions. This leads to feeling judged and rejected , taking things personally and to serious misunderstandings in personal and workplace communications. Quick and easy tips for clarifying someone’s meaning and intent.

Having ‘Thin Skin’ – Brooding, Blaming, Fuming, Lashing Out

Feb 28, 2017

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Having thin skin can lead to taking things personally – brooding, blaming, fuming, lashing out. White House discord is bringing up painful memories of chaotic and divisive family interactions, rejection, insults, teasing, taunts, criticism, accusations and manipulation.

7 Tips for Designing Your Valentine’s Day

Feb 10, 2014

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Here comes Valentine’s Day – when too often the value of the relationship is tied up in a gift. Being clear and direct about what you yearn for avoids misunderstandings and hurt feelings. Tips for designing your Valentine’s Day whether you’re in a relationship or unattached.

Tips for Suriving the Holidays

Dec 22, 2013

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Elayne Savage, PhD

The Holidays can bring on family tensions and gift-giving disappointments. Tips for stress-free Holidays.

Honoring Your Differences Instead of Feeling Threatened By Them

Mar 1, 2013

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Elayne Savage, PhD

There’s a tendency to make someone ‘bad’ or ‘wrong’ just because they have a different point of view or way of doing things. Why not honor your differences – instead of feeling threatened by them?

On Valentine’s Day Is the Value of Your Relationship Tied Up in a Gift?

Feb 7, 2013

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Don’t get thrown off center by Valentine’s Day disappointment. Here are some tips for navigating Valentine’s Day whether you are part of a couple or unattached.

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