Why You Think You're Being Rejected (When You're Not)

Learn how to overcome the subtle behaviors that prevent connection with this guide: https://thomas-smithyman.mykajabi.com... To share your input for the Connect with Confidence workshop, fill out this form: https://forms.gle/MUBu4MqMGcPsqNMDA In this video, I explain three hidden psychological barriers that may be causing you to unintentionally filter out people who are actually into you. To work more on your social and psychological health, join the newsletter: https://learn.thomassmithyman.com/email If you want to work on dating and connecting, you can get my book here: https://geni.us/DatingWithoutFear Studies Displayed: Vorauer, J. D., & Ratner, R. K. (1996). Who’s going to make the first move? Pluralistic ignorance as an impediment to relationship formation. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 13(4), 483–506. Joel, S., Eastwick, P. W., & Finkel, E. J. (2017). Is romantic desire predictable? Machine learning applied to initial romantic attraction. Psychological Science, 28(10), 1478–1489. Eastwick, P. W., Joel, S., Carswell, K. L., Molden, D. C., Finkel, E. J., & Blozis, S. A. (2023). Predicting romantic interest during early relationship development: A preregistered investigation using machine learning. European Journal of Personality, 37(3), 276–312. Hoover, C., Kenny, D. A., DePaulo, B. M., Oliver, P. V., & Webb, W. B. (1987). Accuracy of person perception: Do people know what kinds of impressions they convey? Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 52(2), 303–315. Vorauer, J. D., Cameron, J. J., Holmes, J. G., & Pearce, D. G. (2003). Invisible overtures: Fears of rejection and the signal amplification bias. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 84(4), 793–812. Samara, I., Roth, T. S., & Kret, M. E. (2021). The role of emotion projection, sexual desire, and self-rated attractiveness in the sexual overperception bias. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 50(6), 2507–2516. DISCLAIMER This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for clinical care. Please consult a health care provider for guidance specific to your case.