- I will understand that he has his reasons, and I will try to resolve it another way.
- I'll tell myself that there's nothing I can do, and I prefer not to rely on others.
- I will try to find a way to convince him that he could help me.
- I wonder if I asked him in an inappropriate way, and I try a different approach.
- I feel rejected and I'm hesitant whether I will ever ask anyone for help again.
