You guys mind if I rant a little bit?
So, it's basically about my self-esteem. I have low self-esteem a lot, but lately it's gotten better since I've changed my hairstyle and clothing choices to make me feel better. But that's besides the point: Since I am a teenager now and learning to drive, soon I will be getting a job. I am allowed to start dating when I am 16/17, and my problem is the fact that I feel like it will be hard to be social and find a boyfriend or even a friend in general...
Why? Well, first, low self-esteem. Secondly, I look much younger than I am. I know this is great, and I will be very grateful to have it when I am older, but now it doesn't help my case. People will treat me like a little sister when they first meet me even though I'm their age or older, and that's not gonna entice a boyfriend, unless he's a creep. I know people like me (you guys do, right?! XD) and at the base of every relationship is attraction, rather that be platonic or romantic, rather it be because of beauty or your personality. Here, since it's online, it's totally more of a personality thing.
Anyway yeah. My father thinks I'm too young to be interested in anyone or have a crush on anyone, yet my mother knows differently. Years ago, my father was shocked to learn that I had a crush, LOL. Anyway, it's probably just because he doesn't want me to grow up and all that gushy stuff.
Anyone else have this problem, or are you not interested in dating yet?
lunalovegoodmolly kinda.... but I am WAY to young to date.... I think a crush can happen at any age.... other people think you have to be SUPER old. I am only 12 not old enough to date, but crushes are different
FunHeart1010 Well, no not really. And don't worry about it... you're are a nice person and I am sure you are very pretty. Anyone would love to have a girlfriend, or friend like you!! :DD
Emelyisaway I get it, dude. I'm not super interested in dating just yet, but whatever. I remember when I was in middle school, I started having a bit of a crush on one of my friends. I didn't ever tell him though coz I feel like I'm not ready for something like that, even though he liked me back. Definitely listen to ur parents though. Wait for the right person too. Idk man oof
forgxtten I’m not old enough. But my dad makes jokes all the time and asks when my next date will be and with whom, and I’m just like “next??? whaddya mean NEXT?"
lunamoonlight Never had a crush, never had a boyfriend or girlfriend, have had a total of 4 good friends irl in my whole life up to now, my mom won't let me date until highschool, my dad won't let me date till I'm 30, whom still don't know I am lesbian. Can't help you much, just be friendly to people.
JD2005 I'm not so much interested in dating. But crushes, they are different.
Don't worry, I know you've a great personality. As FH said, I'm also sure that you're very pretty and anyone would love to have a girlfriend like you! ;)
GemHeart LOL... my dad just doesn't wanna believe I'll get a guy one of these days XD
KnightStar .......welllll, I can't help you there because all the guys I like are in their middle or late 20's......ugh, only if I was older.
GemHeart LOL Knight.... but thanks everyone!