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Podcast: Gay Men Going Deeper
Episode: Rejection Sensitivity
Description: Why do so many gay men struggle with deep fears of rejection—whether in dating, friendships, or even at work? In this episode, we’re unpacking rejection sensitivity: where it comes from, how it shows up in everyday life, and why it can feel so intense for us.
Some of the topics we cover:
The early roots of rejection sensitivity (hint: it starts young)
How social norms, internalized homophobia, and shame wire us for hypervigilance
The impact of dating app culture and body-focused rejection
Signs you might be stuck in a rejection sensitivity loop
Practical ways to h...