<p>What if they're long-distance?
What age differences are "okay"?</p>
<p>Is it all just a waste of time, regardless of anything?</p>
<p>I think it’s a waste of time. You’ll eventually split up anyways (most do). If you consider it ‘experience’ for the future, then that’s like using the person…why not just stay friends and do stuff together?</p>
<p>Long-distance rarely, if ever, works. You meet other people, you rarely see your old boy/girlfriend, and its just a burden.</p>
<p>Age difference - For HS and college, obviously anything more than 2 or 3 years difference looks weird.</p>
<p>They can be fun, as long as it’s not to serious. I don’t see the point in practically getting married in HS. </p>
<p>Just go out with a lot of people and save the serious stuff for after grad school.</p>
<p>I think it’s a waste of time. Casual hook-ups ftw.</p>
<p>Like the last guy/girl said, save the serious ish for later.</p>
<p>I want one. I’ve never dated anyone.
I mean, I don’t want to date someone for the sake of dating them, but you know. It would be nice to have someone. Especially because I don’t really have any friends. :/</p>
<p>I don’t think they’re a waste of time. Yeah, most of them might not last, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun with a boyfriend of girlfriend. Not all college of post-college relationships last either.</p>
<p>It doesn’t have to be 100% serious either. (Unless of course you want that, then by all means go ahead. I don’t care)</p>
<p>Eh, I like relationships. Nothing that gets super serious or anything, but just a low-key agreement to not date other people & hang out semi-regularly.
I’m not dating to marry in high school, just to have fun.</p>
<p>My philosophy is that if you’re not getting any in HS, then forget it.</p>
<p>There’s no actual point to the relationship then. You need to be getting practice for college and beyond. I’ve seen too many friends practically waste away their HS lives with some girl who they think they love. Personally, I feel like it’s a huge waste of time, commitment, and effort, with nothing to show for it.</p>
<p>I’d rather have a “thing” with multiple girls than be tied down to one in HS. But that’s just me.</p>
<p>No time for one if you wanna do ECs and study hard lol.</p>
<p>I will say that it’s probably really hard if you can’t drive</p>
<p>^Yeah. Then you’ll have to get driven around by your parents, which is soooo totes middle school ok~</p>
<p>I have my permit and can drive, but I don’t have my license, or a car, a cell phone, or facebook. So…no relationship for me. As of now I would just like to go to senior prom.</p>
<p>I think there’s a lot to be said for the experience, despite what people might say about ‘using’ someone. Over the course of my long-distance relationship, I learned a lot–mostly through lots of introspection over why it ended [I broke up with him, but it was rather messy] and I know now what not to do. Not to get clingy, how to communicate, etc. We didn’t ‘use’ each other just to get experience. Though it ended, we’re still pretty cordial. I’ve matured a lot over the course of my relationship, learning patience and how to let memories and feelings go.</p>
<p>What about…long-distance relationships with people you’ve never met in real life?</p>
<p>^ personally I think it’s ridiculous.</p>
<p>If it makes you happy, go for it. However, that does take a lot more maturity than most people realize, as well as more effort to stay realistic. It shouldn’t take away from the time you need to focus on studies; if you’re slipping, they should realize that you need it and be able to handle that, as well as imposing a restriction until you get them back up. They’d generally know what was important to you, and if getting into an elite college is, then they’d respect it and try not to interfere in that area.</p>
<p>Although really, I disagree with the idea of doing extracurriculars just for college; if you enjoy the activity, then you won’t slack off on it anyway, with or without a romantic partner. Same thing goes for romantic relationships that take place in real life, actually. As far as long-distance, without meeting: I think it’d be a lot harder, especially considering the fact you’ve never met, but possible. Whatever makes you happy. :P</p>
<p>A good thing, but it never lasts. I don’t do it for that reason.</p>
<p>Makes me sad because there might be someone who you could really like but then you know that it probably won’t work out.</p>
<p>Relationships are tricky things, in general. The memories are almost always bittersweet. Being so close to someone–it’s intoxicating, and it kind of hits you in the gut when it’s gone. Most of the time it’s just that intimacy; I’m not even talking about sex, but the utter closeness with someone, being able to tell them anything, that freeness that you usually can’t find unless you’re alone or with a best friend you reeeally trust.</p>
<p>Depends on the maturity level of both people. But honestly, you will not do the online dating thing “right” the first time. I’ve been there. Make sure you have fun and don’t let yourself get caught up in emotions. The emotional, teary part is what makes the experience a waste of time. Be aware that online dating takes a lot of effort and understanding to make each other feel satisfied.</p>
<p>It’s only worth it if it makes you happy. It’s always nice to have someone look out for you. :)</p>
<p>Depends on the benefits</p>
<p>Sakari, you just totally hit the nail on the head. Relationships are addictive. I’ve been trying to put that kind of stuff into words for a long time now…</p>
<p>Haha, thank you. 
Yeah, relationships are tricky things. -sigh- No wonder so many love poems have been written.</p>
<p>It depends on how mature the guy and girl are,
if both of them are in it for the long run then love has no
boundaries when it comes to distance.
However when it comes to age, the age difference should
only be like 1-2 years.
The maturity gap between a freshman and senior is HUGE.
The experiences we learn as we’re going through the years
really does have an impact on our priorities and decisions.
High school relationships aren’t totally pointless either.
We can learn from failed relationships and cherish the good memories
we had with that person (if there are any lol 
).</p>