Re: handling rejection
I think rejection is a lot easier to deal with in an arranged situation, because you haven't really had the opportunity to develop feelings for that person, when they say "no".
So, even if they're crass about it, you can just accept that they're crapholes, and move on with your life.
But when you make a connection with someone, and you think, well this might work, and they are not on the same page, or they're just taking you for a ride and not serious and then you're rejected when they get bored with you, it's a totally different feeling.