Receiving a rejection text from someone that you thought you were establishing a romantic connection with is gut-wrenching.

You were already thinking about what it would like to be her boyfriend, as you visualized how good she would look on your arm as your significant other.

Exhilarated, you had already talked to friends about her, and a few family members.

Alas, that exhilaration was short-lived.

Out of nowhere, you receive a rejection text from her.

It’s shocking and baffling, considering that you weren’t expecting it.

All of those thoughts you were having about her as a future girlfriend went up in smoke in seconds.

Just like that.

Think about how good you were feeling about yourself before you received the rejection text.

You were walking with an extra pep to your step, and a confidence you had never felt before in your life.

While at work, your jerk of a boss didn’t affect you anywhere near as much as he usually does.

Regardless of how much he critiqued your work, you didn’t care.

No one was taking away your joy.

As far as you were concerned, you were cloaked in an invisible superhero cape, that was impervious to negativity.

Nothing was penetrating into your happy consciousness.

Not even your annoying roommate or neighbor who keeps making noise at the wee hours of the morning when you are struggling to get some shuteye.

All you thought about was this girl.

After such an emotional buildup over several weeks, the rejection text was such a blow to your consciousness.

That invisible superhero cape is now gone, replaced by a deep disappointment that has overwhelmed you ever since.

This is how you have arrived at this current quandary, wondering whether you should respond to this rejection text or move on without responding.

You should respond to the rejection text.

In responding to it, you give yourself closure.

Without responding to the text, it is harder for you to move on.

Considering that you have already established an emotional connection with this woman, responding to her rejection text is cathartic.

Although it is painful that she has sent you a rejection text, responding to her rejection text makes it clear in your mind that this romantic interaction is over.

When you are writing your response, it is further confirmation to you that the prospect of becoming this girl’s boyfriend has been expunged.

It’s a harsh reality, but the true reality.

Do not write a long response.

Writing a long response makes you susceptible to getting carried away with your feelings, and instead of getting closure, you are looking for hope, attempting to negotiate.

Before you know it, you are spending countless hours watching her behavior on social media, desperately looking out for any signs that she misses you.

This is a futile path that leads to additional emotional suffering and disappointment.

Keep your response short.

Thank her for the time spent together and wish her the best in her quest to find a partner.

That’s it.

This keeps you from getting lost in an emotional diatribe.

Rather, you get closure and you get to move on with a positive mindset.