I don't really deal with rejection other than my own. I haven't really bothered to ask anyone out for many reasons. One reason is that I reject myself and I also think that I would have a harder time dealing with yes, than no. At least if she says no, it validates me on some level.
The other reason is that I occasionally get approached for something. (I can't handle a yes, an approach would throw me off more because an approach is her saying HELL YEAH!!!
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If I can't accept myself, then I really do not expect others to accept me.
Life is just so surprising.