When Courtship Persistence Becomes Intrusive Pursuit: Comparing Rejecter and Pursuer Perspectives of Unrequited Attraction

Compares rejecter (target) and pursuer (actor) perspectives of unrequited attraction, finding targets reported being on the receiving end of more unwanted courtship tactics. Actors tended to overreport reciprocity signals and underreport rejections, a difference with implications for understanding stalking.