what to say when your friend gets rejected from college?
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['“I know this feels like the end of the world, but it will all work out.” ... ', '“If it is meant to be, it will be.” ... ', '“The college process is unpredictable, try not to take it personally.” ... ', '“You did all that you could do, and you should not have any regrets.”']
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['Stay calm. If you feel nervous, your friend will read the situation as awkward. ... ', 'Keep the conversation short. Too much small talk leaves you with less time. ... ', "Don't expect an answer right away. Your friend may need some time to think. ... ", 'Ask at a good time. If your friend is having a bad day, wait until later.']
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["I can't stop thinking about you and all you must be going through. ... ", 'Thank you for being the kind of friend I strive to be. ... ', "You're the strongest person I know, and the best friend I've ever had. ... ", "You're always in my thoughts, and I'm so grateful to have had you in my life."]
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Comfort your friend by telling them about a time you or someone else you know struggled and needed support, and tell them how you/someone else went about getting help to feel better (but – avoid focusing the conversation on your problems since this may feel uncaring). They can feel better.
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['Acknowledge Your Emotions. ... ', 'Talk To A Good Friend. ... ', "Don't Make It Personal. ... ", 'Accept Rejection Sooner Rather Than Later. ... ', 'Treat Yourself With Compassion. ... ', 'Do Something Else To Take Your Mind Off Being Rejected.']
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["Show How Much You Care. Tell your friend how excited you are for the great new opportunity they're going to have, how happy you are for them. ... ", 'Offer A Sympathetic Ear. ... ', 'Help Your Friend Move.']
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['Choosing the wrong major in college. You should never feel bad about choosing the wrong major. ... ', 'Making the wrong choice about college. ... ', 'Drinking too much that night. ... ', 'Dating a douche. ... ', 'Spending too much on something. ... ', 'Picking the wrong job. ... ', 'Yelling at someone you love. ... ', 'Leaving someone you love.']
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["Don't lead them on. It's nice when someone has a crush on you. ... ", "Be kind, but clear. It's necessary to let your pal know you don't have feelings for them, but it's just as important to be sensitive about how you do it. ... ", "Don't make it a big deal. ... ", 'Give them space.']
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["All good things must come to an end, but here's what I want you to know. ... ", "I'm sorry I hurt you. ... ", 'I cherish our time together. ... ', "I hope you've found an amazing BFF. ... ", "I don't regret it. ... ", 'You helped make me the woman I am.']
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["Take your share of the responsibility so I don't end up with all the work.", 'Acknowledge my achievements.', "I'm hard on myself. ... ", 'Tell me that you value my advice.', 'Be fair and considerate, as I am.', 'Apologize if you have been unthoughtful.']
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Just say “I'm really sorry, that's a terrible blow, what rotten luck! But, please remember the best thing in life is your health and your friends, and we will stand behind you (but, do not lend them any money, just support). You can invite them to eat with you and pick up the check.
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If you must respond be brief, direct, and kind. Try something like, “Thank you for your interest but I don't see us as a match. Wishing you all the best in your search.” However, if the person isn't quite getting the message, Beyer says, “Just delete and keep moving.
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["“I don't know exactly what to say, but please know how much I care.”", '“What can I do for you?”', "“I'm always here if you ever want to talk.”", "“I'm so sorry this happened to you.”", 'Use humor, but only if you know it will be received positively. ... ', 'No words, just listen.']
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Say, “I'm glad you found someone who makes you happy. I just miss hanging out with you.” Be honest with your friend, even if you feel embarrassed. You could say, “It's been really hard for me lately because you're my best friend.
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['Acknowledge your emotions.', 'Talk to a good friend.', "Don't make it personal.", 'Accept rejection sooner rather than later.', 'Treat yourself with compassion.', 'Do something else to take your mind off being rejected.']
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Well I'd like to be honest, be glad she friend zoned you instead of dropping you like a wet fish. Tell her something along the lines of "Ok, feelings are feelings." If you aren't okay with it, try to go with a calm response instead of making a scene.
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["“How do you always seem to know when I need to hear that? You're the best.”", '“Back at you! Hope all is well.”', "“Don't worry about me. ... ", '“Thank you. ... ', '“Thank you for thinking of me!”', '“I am so glad I have friends like you.”', '“I was just thinking of you, too! ... ', '“That makes two of us.”']