<p>Going through rejection and conflict isn't fun, but it does happen from time to time. If you can learn to deal with rejection and handle conflicts, you'll come through them as a stronger person.</p><h4>What Is Rejection?</h4><p>Rejection happens when someone turns away from you or turns down your ideas. It can make you feel pretty terrible, especially when you don't understand why you were rejected.</p><p>Some examples of rejection:</p><ul><li>Kayden wants to be friends with a group of popular girls at her school, but their leader, Grace, doesn't let her in.</li><li>Will is the only boy in his class who isn't invited to Antonio's sleepover.</li><li>Meg has an idea for her group project, but the other members don't like it.</li></ul><h4>Have You Been Rejected?</h4><p>You've probably been rejected at some point. It's part of life. You'll encounter people who don't like you or who don't approve of your ideas.&nbsp;</p><h4>How to Deal With Rejection</h4><p>Dealing with rejection is tough. You have to remind yourself that some people aren't always nice. Their rejection usually isn't about you, but something that they're dealing with.</p><p>In the example with Kayden, Kayden doesn't know that Grace rejected her because Kayden's a great singer and Grace is jealous.</p><h4>What Is a Conflict?</h4><p>Conflicts happen when two or more people have ideas that oppose one another. For example, Trey wants to ride bikes after school while Jesse would rather play video games. Conflicts can lead to arguments. They can eventually lead to rejection.</p><h4>How to Resolve Conflicts</h4><p>Conflict resolution isn't always easy. There isn't always an easy compromise that lets both people get something they want. Sometimes, you and the other person just need to have an honest talk with one another. Try not to get angry or say anything hurtful. Just explain your side of things. Then, listen to what they have to say. If you can talk calmly, you may be able to reach a solution.</p>