Never had a BF before!

I'm 15 and I've never had a boyfriend. All my friends have, and I’m not sure why I haven’t!

Is there something wrong with me?
 

Hey girly!  At your age, lots of guys and gals start dating. Ya know, relationships that are a bit more than just waving and smiling from across the classroom. But just because your besties are getting BFs doesn’t mean that there’s anything wrong with you!

It’s totally normal to feel left out when your gal pals are off with their BFs, but there are tons of pluses to being a single sistah. You don’t have to stress about your first fight. Love talking to that guy in your English class? Chat away without worrying about a jealous boyfriend. And, most importantly, you have more time for Y-O-U. Spend that spare time trying out new hobbies, perfecting skills and doing stuff you love.

I’m not gonna lie to ya, it can be a lot of fun to have a BF. And newsflash: you can have an adorable date without having an official relationship. Ask a cute guy from geography to meet you at the pizza place to help you with your HW. Once you get to talking one-on-one who knows what will happen from there?

But beware of dating a dude just 'cause all of your other chicas are taken. Tons of gals start dating before they’re really ready. That girl who’s already had 15 BFs since school started? Believe me, you don’t want to be her. If you’ve dated a ton of guys, you won’t be taken seriously. Relationships aren’t meant to last only two hours…or even two days. Since you haven’t had a BF yet, your first relationship will actually mean something to you. 

For now, just sit back and enjoy! Talk to guys, get to know them better, make guy friends, and see what happens. Relationships that start out as friendships are often the best ones. So don’t fret! You’ll find your Prince Charming when the time’s right!

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BY CAITLIN R. ON 10/23/2009 7:00:00 AM 159 COMMENTS