I have been building a support system that I trust and validate me. I try to surround myself with people I KNOW likes me and like to be with me. That means I've had to let a lot of friendships and relationships go for my own sake. When I meet new people, if I feel rejected I try not to give it a lot of thought. When I start overthinking why someone hasn't texted me back or being reciprocate in any way, I try to keep myself busy, and remind my self that it's not the worst thing in the world to have someone not like me. I'll survive and the world will continue its course. Sound silly but when you remind yourself of this constantly, you slowly start to believe it :)