<p>My situation is that I really can't date until college, because both my parents and my classmates are extremely homophobic.</p>
<p>I agree with the people that say to "try it out" during high school, just so that you have some experience when you get to college and it actually "counts".</p>
<p>well technically I have been in high school for 6 years becaue its a different system, but throughout those six years i've never had a boyfriend and gone out on a date either, and though I reckon it would be nice to have a boyfriend, even though I know it wont last, I go to a girl's school so there isn't much choice... but I'm glad in a way too, i know that i'll have the chance in college, plus I dont really see the point of having a broken heart when your 16 or 17 too much pain when there are other better things to focus on.</p>
<p>^ But harboring a broken heart and dwelling on it forever is the very thing that defines teenagehood!</p>
<p>to keep it short and sweet:</p>
<p>don't avoid going on dates and being in relationships because you think it won't matter after high school. i was in a long-term with one of my current best friends and they probably wouldn't be around still if we hadn't gone out.</p>
<p>if you say "oh, there's always college", you might find yourself in college saying, "oh, there's always the rest of my life".</p>
<p>i go to an all girls' school. as much as i want a boyfriend, i think my expectations are too idealistic, for a high school guy at least. plus, going to an all girls' school, guys mostly judge you on your looks--and you don't really get to know the guy like you would at a coed school. it wouldn't be the whole be friends first, and then slowly develop a crush sort of thing--which i want. </p>
<p>then again, my best friend has a boyfriend and they tried to hook me up with one of his friends--let's say .. it was interesting. but i hate seeing her get hurt with their occasional fights and cry over her relationship. of course they have fun, but .. i dont know if im ready. i don't think a relationship is necessary in high school, but in college definitely--people, both girls and guys are more mature. </p>
<p>let's just say .. i'm waiting till college for a full blown relationship, but i'd like to have a prom date next year for senior prom. lol.</p>
<p>it seems like relationships nowadays are mostly about "hooking up". </p>
<p>For a true romantic at heart, this prospect is really sad ... :(</p>