#23 Why Do We Pretend Things Don’t Matter — When They Clearly Do?

Ever said “it’s fine” when it really wasn’t?When someone cancels plans.When a throwaway comment ruins your day.When something does matter… but you pretend it doesn’t.In this episode of Life Happens* (but you can too!), Michelle and Nick explore the psychology of micro-rejections — the small moments we downplay that can have a surprisingly big emotional impact.Why do we minimise what we feel?What does that do to us over time?And why is closure so important, even in the smallest interactions?They unpack how to recognise these patterns, understand your reactions, and respond in a healthier, more self-aware way.Plus, Michelle shares some big personal news, and there’s a values quiz you can take to better understand what really matters to you:https://www.wikihow.com/What-Are-My-Values🎧 Listen now to rethink the moments you’ve been brushing off.Life Happens* — but you can too!You will find everything about Life Happens* here:https://linktr.ee/lifehappens.podcast