History Main / RejectionAffection

* ''Series/{{Seinfeld}}'' George goes from merely wanting to get along with Jerry's girlfriend (he seems genuinely upset that she dislikes him, especially as he's neither said nor done anything to warrant this), to being downright obsessed with making her like him, to actually being ''attracted'' to her ''because'' she can't stand him, outright telling Jerry, "This woman dislikes me so much... I'm starting to like her."

* ''Webcomic/MenageA3'': Yuki's sexual pursuit of Matt, despite his flat refusal, is PlayedForLaughs for a couple of strips. He eventually succumbs out of {{pity|Sex}} when he discovers the nature of her problems, despite the fact that he's been refusing because he knows that she's likely to turn psychotically violent during sex.

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* In ''Webcomic/{{Homestuck}}'', Roxy persistently hits on Dirk despite knowing that he's gay. She later expresses regret over her behavior and acknowledges that it was annoying and inappropriate.

* Scott from ''Film/LoveBeforeBreakfast'' won't stop following Kay and declaring his love for her even when she constantly puts him in his place for his annoying behaviour. [[spoiler: She eventually falls in love with him. The [[TheThirties 1930s for you.]]

* Mild subversion in ''Webcomic/MagickChicks'', which began with [[http://www.magickchicks.com/strips-mc/eat_you_up Faith hitting on Tiffany]], who ''was'' resistant to her advances. But, ever since the [[spoiler: [[Webcomic/EerieCuties Layla]]]] incident, and the attack from [[spoiler: Hecate]], they've [[RescueRomance segued]] from this trope, to [[UnresolvedSexualTension UST]], to full-blown [[http://www.magickchicks.com/strips-mc/take_things_slow will they]] or [[http://www.magickchicks.com/strips-mc/forces_of_darkness won't they?]]

* [[Anime/DigimonAdventure02 Mummymon]] has this towards Arukenimon. She ''clearly'' doesn't like him the same way (she tolerates him whenever he isn't being touchy feely, but that's it), yet he's so devoted to her [[spoiler: he's willing to ''die'' trying to avenge her]].

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* ''Film/IndecentProposal'': Billionaire John Gage continually pursues Diana Murphy even though she spends a good portion of the film rebuffing his advances--from the moment he approaches her in the boutique, offering to buy an expensive dress for her--"The dress is for sale. I'm ''not''", to the infamous titular proposal, to his showing up at her job uninvited, to the point where she even explicitly tells him, "I hate you", which he dismisses with an offhand, "You ''wish'' you hated me" and tries to kiss her even as she's pulling away from him.

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* ''Series/TheVampireDiaries'': Katherine is deeply in love with Stefan who makes it clear he wants nothing to do with her. That doesn't stop Katherine from insisting she will have him again.

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* ''ComicStrip/{{Lio}}'': The titular character relentlessly pursues Eva Rose, despite the latter's repeatedly reciprocated cruelty and disdain towards him (tho it is quite possible that for her it is a case of BelligerentSexualTension, but alas StatusQuoIsGod so we'll probably never find out...).

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* Mild subversion in ''WebComic/MagickChicks'', which began with [[http://www.magickchicks.com/strips-mc/eat_you_up Faith hitting on Tiffany]], who ''was'' resistant to her advances. But, ever since the [[spoiler: [[Webcomic/EerieCuties Layla]]]] incident, and the attack from [[spoiler: Hecate]], they've [[RescueRomance segued]] from this trope, to [[UnresolvedSexualTension UST]], to full-blown [[http://www.magickchicks.com/strips-mc/take_things_slow will they]] or [[http://www.magickchicks.com/strips-mc/forces_of_darkness won't they?]]
* In ''{{Webcomic/Homestuck}}'', Roxy persistently hits on Dirk despite knowing that he's gay. She later expresses regret over her behavior and acknowledges that it was annoying and inappropriate.
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* ''WesternAnimation/{{Kaeloo}}'': Pretty to Mr. Cat. It's obvious how much he hates her.

* While it initially seemed William had his chances with Yumi in ''WesternAnimation/CodeLyoko'', he ended up becoming this. By season 3, she is completely fed up with him and brutally tells him what she thinks. He ''still'' keeps flirting with her after that.

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[[caption-width-right:350:[[FridgeLogic...How did she get in his house?]]]]

** Mr. Cat with Kaeloo. Every single one of his [[LoveConfession]]s to her has ended in disaster despite the feeling being implied to be mutual, mainly due to his PoorCommunicationKills.

* Referred to in ''Film/GoneWithTheWind'', when Scarlett notes that the war is making young women accept proposals and get married at a shockingly fast rate, rather than rejecting a beau at least two times, as a proper lady should.

''ComicStrip/{{Lio}}'': The titular character relentlessly pursues Eva Rose, despite the latter's repeatedly reciprocated cruelty and disdain towards him (tho it is quite possible that for her it is a case of BelligerentSexualTension, but alas StatusQuoIsGod so we'll probably never find out...).

* ''Series/{{Seinfeld}}'' George goes from merely wanting to get along with Jerry's girlfriend (he seems genuinely upset that she dislikes him, especially as he's neither said nor done anything to warrant this), to being downright obsessed with making her like him, to actually being ''attracted'' to her ''because'' she can't stand him, outright telling Jerry, "This woman dislikes me so much. . .I'm starting to like her."

[[MeetCute Boy meets girl]]. Boy falls for girl. Girl rejects boy. And rejects him. And rejects him. Does boy take the hint? [[SelectiveObliviousness Nope.]]

In the world of fiction, unless a character intended as one-time is the suitor and one of the main protagonists is the object of the unwanted affection--after all, no "boy wants girl no matter what" story arc means no story ideas to attract audiences and ratings – this trope often plays out straight, and frequently leads to [[NoMeansYes the target being worn down and giving in]]. [[HilarityEnsues In the real world]], ignoring enough "no's" could legally be considered stalking or harassment, and can lead to criminal charges and restraining orders...or, at the very least, a warning from the police to back off.

* Mild subversion in ''WebComic/MagickChicks'', which began with [[http://www.magickchicks.com/strips-mc/eat_you_up Faith hitting on Tiffany]], who ''was'' resistant to her advances. But, ever since the [[spoiler: [[EerieCuties Layla]]]] incident, and the attack from [[spoiler: Hecate]], they've [[RescueRomance segued]] from this trope, to [[UnresolvedSexualTension UST]], to full-blown [[http://www.magickchicks.com/strips-mc/take_things_slow will they]] or [[http://www.magickchicks.com/strips-mc/forces_of_darkness won't they?]]

->“I am very sensible of the honour of your proposals, but it is impossible for me to do otherwise than to decline them.”

->“I am not now to learn,” replied Mr. Collins, with a formal wave of the hand, “that it is usual with young ladies to reject the addresses of the man whom they secretly mean to accept, when he first applies for their favour; and that sometimes the refusal is repeated a second, or even a third time. I am therefore by no means discouraged by what you have just said, and shall hope to lead you to the altar ere long.”
-->--Elizabeth Bennett and Mr. Collins, ''PrideAndPrejudice''

* In ''{{Homestuck}}'', Roxy persistently hits on Dirk despite knowing that he's gay. She later expresses regret over her behavior and acknowledges that it was annoying and inappropriate.

* ''Manga/GirlsBravo'' plays the trope [[BlackComedyRape for laughs]], by having [[PsychoLesbian Kosame]] persistently lust after Kirie no matter how many times she tells Kosame that [[IncompatibleOrientation she isn't interested.]] So she repeatedly has to fight her off, though Kosame manages to steal Kirie's FirstKiss[[note]]at the end of episode 13[[/note]] as a genuine show of affection. ItMakesSenseInContext.

* ''Manga/GirlsBravo'' plays the trope [[BlackComedyRape for laughs]], by having [[PsychoLesbian Kosame]] persistently lust over Kirie no matter how many times she tells Kosame that [[IncompatibleOrientation she isn't interested.]] So she repeatedly has to fight her off, though Kosame manages to steal Kirie's FirstKiss[[note]]at the end of episode 13[[/note]] as a genuine show of affection. ItMakesSenseInContext.

In the world of fiction, unless a character intended as one-time is the suitor and one of the main protagonists is the object of the unwanted affection – after all, no "boy wants girl no matter what" story arc means no story ideas to attract audiences and ratings – this trope often plays out straight, and frequently leads to [[NoMeansYes the target being worn down and giving in]]. [[HilarityEnsues In the real world]], ignoring enough "no's" could legally be considered stalking or harassment, and can lead to criminal charges and restraining orders … or in the very least a warning from the police to back off.

* ''WesternAnimation/HeyArnold'': While Helga is busy being a StalkerWithACrush to Arnold, Brainy is doing the same to Helga, but a lot more openly. No matter how many times she hits him, he persists.
* WesternAnimation/PepeLePew is practically the poster boy for this. No matter how many times Penelope flees from him, or even attacks him, he always thinks she's just playing hard to get.

* Winner Sinclair from Manga/{{Karin}} is head over heels in love with Karin in the anime. This wouldn't be a problem, normally.. except that she's already in love with Usui... and also, she's a ''vampire and he's a vampire hunter''. He doesn't know her true identity yet, but despite being rejected over and over again, he continues his advances on her. He could literally have any other girl, they all want him!

* {{Downplayed}} in Film/BackToTheFuture, but it's there. Marty's rejection of the attentions of his [[ParentalIncest future mother]] help fuel her attraction.

* ''Series/{{Friends}}'': A distilled version in one episode: An entire sub-plot revolves around Chandler getting his best friend Monica to acknowledge he's 'boyfriend material'. He doesn't succeed [[spoiler: but they get together a season later, making it ambigious whether his joking persistence was serious or not.]]

In the world of fiction, unless a character intended as one-time is the suitor and one of the main protagonists is the object of the unwanted affection – after all, no "boy wants girl no matter what" story arc means no story ideas to attract audiences and ratings – this trope often plays out straight, and frequently leads to [[NoMeansYes the target being worn down and giving in]]. [[HilarityEnsues In the real world]], enough "no's" could legally be considered stalking or harassment, and can lead to criminal charges and restraining orders … or in the very least a warning from the police to back off.