He must learn to reject unwise or imprudent requests from friends and associates without losing their friendship or loyalty.

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From early childhood onward, boys learn to reject anything pink or feminine, to avoid the possibility of peer disapproval or ridicule.

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As well as learning how to use or reject infidelity or dating sites we have to learn to confront or embrace the past much more than ever.

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