Why some people are afraid or intimidated by rejection? We probably could come up with a million things.
Some people play it safe because they are afraid of rejection. Some people don’t try new things because they are afraid things may not turn out the way they want. Females don’t approach guys because they are afraid of rejection. I am old skool, I think a man supposes to approach a female in public places not the other way around. Dating sites makes it easier for people to communicate or approach opposite sex. Just my opinion.

Because they are.

Same reason you may not be.

its not alwayt about being insacvre or afraid things wont work out. people in general dont like being rejected so putting yourself out their is not always the easiest thing to do. and some times the new things are just a little to far out of the persons comfort zone.

I don't put myself out there much and I admit I'm a bit naive when it comes to the dating scene. I've only been rejected once but for me it was a big deal and not something I would like to experience again if I can avoid it. I have been with some amazing woman but only a few which is how I'd like to keep it. I'm not a try before you buy kind of person, maybe too cautious or afraid of refection, but that's just how I am at the moment

Some men can be forceful or egotistical. They want to think we want them. Some will want them. Some won't. Yet apparantely the woman IS into him. I'm upfront if I ever feel attracted. Some still don't believe that "She just isn't that into you". Weird world.

Years ago I came to terms with the fact that I'm just not a "normal person." (Or woman!)...I accepted that I'll never be every man's "dream woman" or "cup of tea" due to the fact that I'm so "different."...So I stopped competing and entering into "races" for "normal guys." (Since I'm not "normal" myself!)...I accepted that it would be like searching for a needle in a haystack to find a man who would be a good "match" for me!...Eventually I found a "non-normal man" who was a great "match" for me. And we had a happy life together and a 24 year marriage. (Until he passed away. Sad!)...One "size" doesn't really "fit" everyone! We don't "say yes" to every salesperson who comes knocking at our door. Most of us are selective when it comes to deciding what we want to buy. (Or not!) And I feel the same way about relationships...I'd rather "hold-out" and "go without" than settle for a "bad fit" or "match!"

Simple. Rejection hurts. Ever cooked something you were so proud of and thought "everyone will love this", only to have some people not like it. That hurts cause you wanted everyone to appreciate what you made, and the time and effort it took to make it. Rejection happens all the time. People get nervous when they go in for a job interview. What if they don't like me? What if I say one wrong thing? Yeah.....rejections blows, stings, hurts....but alas it is a part of life.

A man went every free moment to a busy street corner and asked every woman who walked by, “Pardon me ma’am, would you like to F***?” Then he’d usually get slapped in the face or kicked somewhere else. His friend asked him if he ever got tired of being rejected or afraid of getting hit? “No,” said the man, “because, you’d be surprised at the amount of A** I get.”

I simply don't approach anyone anymore. Rejection always damn near happens everytime, so F*** it. Plus, I have social anxiety, so that makes it hard to even approach anyone nowadays. I'm trying to tell myself I'll die alone, I'm almost halfway there.

is there any way to fight social anxiety?

Rejection hurts but it's a part of life. How will you ever find that 'special someone' if you never step out of your comfort zone and take a chance?

no! You need to bark only! And keep a safe distance!! (j/king)

I am new here and had to reject several men already. I believe they are scammers. They try to invite me as a friend because they can not get through my Filters I have set. I did except one invite recently cause he was So handsome with a Great profile. I am not afraid of Rejection matter of fact, I would rather contact the guy that way I know I really like him, and want to get to know him. Recently, I seen a man I met on another site, we didnt date cause he was a busy man with a unbelievable work schedule.
Why do men get on date sites when they dont have any real time for a Relationship!!

Rejection is a hard thing to get past. You approach and talk to a woman, she refuses you and you sulk away feeling like the kid that tripped in the lunch room and spilled his tray of food across the floor.

Some people come to the conclusion that some of us have "it"and some of us don't. And whatever "it" is, they just don't have it and give up.

The answer is don't invest so much emotion in saying hello. She just a pretty woman. Not really all that unique and you don't even know her. Why would you work yourself up so much before saying hello? Because you don't want to blow it? So what if you do? Pretty women are not an endangered species.

i like it! Yeah, yeah

Guys with an overblown EGO are NO endangered species either........ they just think they are all THAT. NOT!!!!

I take 2mg of Klonopin 4x's a day at the moment. Still there, I have severe social anxiety, so I really can't go into many places. Therefore, I'll never meet anyone.

Hence why I said I'll probably die alone. 99%9 of women don't want me anyways.

I would like to understand your condition. Is this like Sigourney Weaver in the movie Copycat, when she is afraid to leave her apartment? I am sorry that you can't go and meet up with people!

It seems women think these men are "all THAT" too because they always seem to have the most women.

Tattooeddude81, is it your look? Or any childhood memory? Trauma? What makes you feel so selfconscious? What is the reason behind your anxiety?
From my experience, finding n analysing the reasons wont do much! It is a responce that somehow got programmed in you and you just need to overwrite it ! Medication is not a cure either! Take up yoga n force yourself into situations you don't like. Could we talk more on this?