
…rwardness is key. Don’t make assumptions, and if you’re not sure what’s going on, ask. After all, social behavior is all about the perception of intent, and, especially as more and more of our communication moves online, intent can be easy to misconstrue.
Are you wounded because they know and dislike the real you? While it might be hard to feel rejected based on who you really are, it also makes room for a moment of self-definition: Here’s an opportunity to draw a line between who you are for yourself and who you attempt to be for others. Take some time to identify or reevaluate your core values — the things you want to stick to regardl…