They don’t like me back 😢

Haha I leaved msg and they don’t answer back; people’s confusing 🫤

It can be difficult and, at times, discouraging when people don't respond to messages, particularly when they ghost you. I'm aware that this is the norm and that when online, it's seen as acceptable, but I wonder if perhaps the online dating journey would be a little easier if we actually took the time to send a quick message something along the lines of 'Thanks for your message, but I'm no longer interested. All the best' (and, obviously, adapt to suit the individual situation). Just a thought.

I see rejection as God’s redirection!💯🙌🥳

Move on, and don't look back.

Just reject rejection, easy.

Im new here and still trying to figure out how this works, when someone likes you, should you like back? 😂 I thought if they are interested they'll just leave a message.

It seems to be the way of life, doesn't it. The people we are attracted to are seldom attracted to us and indeed vice versa. I don't want you to think that I'm invalidating how you feel because I'm not. I think we need to accept this online dating thing for what it actually is: one with a miniscule mathematical likelihood of success. SALT social, on the other hand? Well worth it.

You need to renounce rejection then remove it by taking authority & saying in the name of Jesus I take authority and command you to leave spirit of rejection in the name of Jesus I command you to leave now in the name of Jesus

It is part of life, we can not please everyone and it is part of our journey. We can not control others' behaviors but we can control how we accept things. It is painful but a lesson to move forward.

I like rejection! I enjoy it

It's ok, the right one will be there; good and bad is all a learning experience.

So many of your comments are so encouraging to me to read, and I just want to thank you all.

What can I say, some like oranges, others don't and that is ok.

Whoever God has for us will be interested..we need to just trust in His divine timing & have faith

I just move on if someone does not seem interested or starts to take ages to reply. You can't change someone's mind on dating apps. You just scare them away even more.. So if they haven't replied, just move on.. don't send another 10 messages.. I could go into more detail, but I think you get the idea.

And that mature response comes from a fellow Aussie 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺😂😂😂

Here on SALT I don't know if I am getting rejected with likes/reply backs or the app is faulty. But I don't mind it. I infact pray LORD let YOUR will be done.

I am grateful for rejection. To put it straight: just sorting out the ones who arent right for me. I love honesty and before i just please someone i kindly say no and the same i would appreciate a lot. A respectful no is awesome. But yeah for those who struggle: if you feel personally touched look deeper for feelings of not beeing good enough. As you are good enough! Good enough for God and good enough for the right one. You only would want the right one & the right one will want you & like you!

It's really difficult. I sometimes wonder what are we expecting God to do if 10 of us blokes are all praying to date the same woman. As a divorced person I made the mistake of marrying someone I was not right for..We have to pray, listen to friends, family, respect the other persons thoughts (no harm in reviewing ourselves), but not make "politically correct " choices to keep others happy. It's very sad if we are not the choice. I pray you do meet someone right for you.

Bro, are you serious? Lord Jesus was literally perfect and people hated Him. Move on 😎

I convince them by saying “I think you’ve made a mistake. I know the grass may seem to be greener… but I’ll treat you better and love you the most” 🙃

@David , when you stop one in the kevlar, it still hurts like all get out, but you survive and fight on. Over the journey, I've come to recognise rejection as something similar. It hurts when it hits, but if you didn't have it, the damage would be far worse.

It definitely hurts. Moving on is definitely the hardest option. But, in the end it's the healthiest. God has so much more for us out there

I think a loving (in Christ) conversation is needed. Don’t leave someone hanging and if you’re the one rejecting a listening ear is needed without being defensive. On the other side, we need to be respectful and honour their decisions. Even on here I’ve had some great conversations where it’s not going to become a relationship but there’s the potential for friendship and it is important to have good Christian friends! In longer term break up type things, space with God is the best healer!

I don’t close the door, but I don’t wait. Maybe it’s just about time, and maybe is not meant to be. So, if a “no” turns into a “yes”, and I’m available and still interested, great! If a “no” remains a “no”, great too, ‘cause I’m still moving forward. God knows what’s better for me even better than myself, so, why to worry about it?

While the sting of rejection can hurt in the moment (especially if both people have invested some time getting to know each other), I view this situation through the lens that God has someone even more amazing out there for me to discover. It's an opportunity for me to practice my faith, trust in Him, and keep asking, seeking, and knocking (Matthew 7:7) believing that He will guide my steps to that someone who I'm meant to be with. Trust in God's divine matching algorithm.

Honestly we all have preferences and as disappointing as rejection is it beats being with someone who doesn’t actually want to be with you. You cannot be with the right person if you are with the wrong person. Best we tell the truth with gentleness and not waste anyone’s time. ❤️

The one who God says is the one will see through the eyes of God and will like us back. Anyone who does not like us back clearly is not for us. Painful .. Yes ! However when the one who is rightly aligned with Gods will for our life turns up, there’ll be no trying to figure out whether they like us or not .. Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4

I think out of caution not to hurt feelings people often don't say anything. I just wait a little bit then accept it and move on. It might sting a bit but they have free will and I just remember that God loves me dearly and He had my best interests in mind, so to hang in there. Things will change, one day may look back and say, ah, thanks God, this didn't work out but now this has and it's very good. Or even, this didn't work out but I know you love me and it'll be OK.

Practically, take a step back so that they know I respect them and to try to minimise awkwardness. I wouldn’t try to change their mind - if they do then it has to be entirely their decision. The really important thing is to not dwell and beat yourself up about it. The Church has taught that if you “delight yourself in the Lord” then a relationship will materialise, but people are people. It’s confusing when you get on well with someone - better to dust yourself off and learn what you can.