The sting of digital rejection

[derrian]

If you harbor angst over a surprise Facebook "defriending" or being deserted by your Twitter followers, you're not alone. Recent research shows that our "digital egos" can bruise as easily as we do in person. In fact, rejection online may sting even more.<div class="feedflare">
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