<p>Like really? There is this girl I like, but I feel like it would be to much of a hassle. Like you don't date to find a mate and you deal with alot of drama. </p>
<p><em>prepares for hate and insults</em></p>
<p>for the lulz</p>
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<p>Why don’t you date to find a mate? I know plenty of married couples who met in high school. And if someone would cause too much drama, don’t date them; if you do not want to be in a relationship any longer, end it. But just because some are bad doesn’t mean others aren’t good.</p>
<p>Point? Who said there has to be a point?</p>
<p>If entering a relationship will be a “hassle” then it’s probably not the right relationship for you. It happens naturally.</p>
<p>You say that there’s all this “drama” attached, but in a true, successful relationship, there really isn’t. Remember the availability heuristic from AP Psych (I think I remember reading that you took that)? It’s when we make assumptions or come to conclusions based on readily-available information… such as that plane crashes are common when in reality, cars are more dangerous than planes. The same thing happens with relationships… you see and hear on TV and in real life ALL the time about fighting couples, failing relationships, unsuccessful marriages, etc. but you rarely hear about the successful relationships. Trust me, they’re out there and if you have to endure stress to maintain a relationship, it’s not the right one. </p>
<p>Let life work its magic, always be honest with yourself and with others, and good things will happen.</p>
<p>I used to bag on high school relationships too, but I’ve found some meaning to them… For the most part, they’re total ********, but if done right, it’s really nice to have a special person in your life. At the very least, you get some experience with the opposite sex so you’re not totally inexperienced in college.</p>
<p>That being said, I actively avoid being in relationships, especially if they’re going to get in the way of academics or just generally suck. Promiscuous on-and-off dating and whoring myself around just isn’t my thing, but there’s definitely a happy medium somewhere in the high school relationship realm.</p>
<p>Gettin’ some.</p>
<p>On a serious note, I abstain from dating; I have better things to do (double entendre unintended). I’m too busy with ECs, studying for standardized tests, getting ready for competitions, etc.</p>
<p>I used to have the same mindset as you because I could see right through guys. But now I’ve found somebody who has sacrificed so much for me and has endless patience when my depression starts to take over. He’s is literally a godsend, and I’m grateful. If you find the right person, you’d be amazed at what you can feel for them. Though a relationship does take a lot of time and commitment, so be careful.</p>
<p>I thought that.</p>
<p>And now I’m really sad that I’m leaving my boyfriend to go to college in the fall. We’re planning on staying together. (I’ll only be an hour and a half away.)</p>
<p>But seriously. My thoughts: Why would you get in a relationship second semester of senior year? And then. That’s exactly what I did. XD</p>
<p>When the right person comes along… it just feels <em>right</em>. I’m so much happier now. and happiness is a good thing. =)</p>
<p>Really? “I don’t have time for a relationship because I devote all my time to school” You’re really missing out. My boyfriend and I have been dating for two years (I’m a junior), and since we’ve been together I’ve gotten drastically better grades, had more focus on what I want to do in my life, stopped partying, lost weight, and all around become a much better person. Sometimes all you need is that one person to put everything into perspective for you.</p>
<p>I agree, relationships can really help. My boyfriend had a 3.3 first semester junior year but once we got together it raised to a 3.67 by next semester. I thought it was pretty good because he wasn’t the motivated type but I made him work for his grades.</p>
<p>@SeekingUni Lol just at the fact you referenced AP Psych. </p>
<p>To everyone:
My thing is that you have to put yourself out there so much. Like once you go that far it is so easy to get hurt…</p>
<p>From my experience, dating is bs. There are better things in life other than “getting some”.</p>
<p>^EXACTLY!!! stay in all caps</p>
<p>It’s a real mood changer. I used to be apathetic about dating, but when your down in HS, which happens a lot, a little fun on the side really brightens your outlook. </p>
<p>I’m happier than ever in HS now that I’ve made some attempts at dating ;). </p>
<p>The worst mistake you can make in your life (not just HS) is being bitter. Socializing in general helped me move past my bitterness about my teachers and grades. It’s a real mood booster. </p>
<p>Drama? It does keep things interesting :p.</p>
<p>It’s true that there are better things in life than getting sex (especially in high school when you shouldn’t be having sex), but if you can find someone who doesn’t feel like a necessity but rather enriches who you already are and can give you unconditional love and respect, then I don’t think that can you can trade a life experience like that in for self studied APs and extracurriculars to boost a college transcript. You may not find somebody like this in high school, but dating itself isn’t BS once you realize it gives you the opportunity to find the kind of friend who motivates you to be better.</p>
<p>I haven’t been hurt too badly yet. Beginner’s luck? </p>
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<p>It is pointless when you date everyone and everybody.
It is pointless when you try to date someone you don’t like.
But it has some “point” to it when you date someone you actually like and share interest with.</p>
<p>Thats my view of it :)</p>
<p>I didn’t date until my sophomore year of college (and I’m still with the first guy I’ve dated, having just finished junior year), but I know dating in high school can work, if rarely. My parents started dating in dad’s sophomore and mom’s junior year, kept dating through college, and married a few years after college, and have now been married for over 25 years. I know of at least one couple from my high school that started dating in junior year of high school and are still together after junior year of college.</p>
<p>I don’t see any point in dating someone who I don’t feel has a pretty decent chance of being someone I could stick with…this is why I would only ever date a friend.</p>
<p>^ did those couples go to the same college?</p>
<p>I ask because my boyfriend is a junior and I’m a sophomore, and while we don’t know how far apart we are going to be, I’m aiming for reach schools and he’s not.</p>