Romantic rejection does not hurt more than platonic rejection. Most people assume that rejection by a potential romantic partner is far more painful than rejection by a prospective friend. The emotional impact is remarkably similar regardless of whether it comes from a romantic or a platonic source.

Romantic rejection does not hurt more than platonic rejection. Most people assume that rejection by a potential romantic partner is far more painful than rejection by a prospective friend. The emotional impact is remarkably similar regardless of whether it comes from a romantic or a platonic source.