I'm a 17 year old guy... Is this normal?!
Question: I'm a 17 year old guy... Is this normal?
I have lots of girl - friends, but none of them whom I am interested in romantically.
Up until about 4 months ago, I was unaware of anyone who was interested in me, and I was "off" in dating. Just recently, I have had lots of (and by lots of, I mean 3-4) girls I am interested in, and who are interested in me. I'm just not that interested in dating anyone. I want to, but then again, I don't. I plan to go away for college (far away. I live in Georgia, and I want to go to Syracuse), and I don't want to have to maintain a long distance relationship. I don't want to get hurt, and I don't want to hurt anyone.
But basically, I'm asking you, is it normal that I am 17 and haven't had my first kiss? I mean, I'm a popular guy (not to toot my own horn, but everyone knows me), and when I made a comment about not kissing anyone on Formspring, people were like, "what?" "How?" "That's crazy!" Is it really that weird, that I just haven't been that into anyone?
Answers:
It's very normal. No matter what TV and movies show, many young people do not date in high school. Many kids don't make out or hook up or whatever it's called these days. Don't let other people pressure you into doing things you aren't ready to do.
If you do want to date any or all of these girls, tell each of them that you will not get into a serious relationship and that you will date anyone exclusively. That said, young people are very good at denial. It's possible for you to clearly tell these girls that you won't be their BF and they will hope they can change your mind.
When you're in high school, you have to put your future and yourself first. You're not being selfish to watch out for the feelings of others or to protect yourself. Work hard to get into Syracuse and the rest will sort itself out in about five or ten years.
pretty normal .. in my experience of myself and my friends, once you start doing that kind of stuff you get in the swing of things pretty quick so it's not like you have to make up for lost life exprience or anything! like, you haven't now, you will..and it's not like anyone will be able to tell when your first kiss was anyway.
not un normal but i believe that when your 17 and young there are other things to be interested in other than studies... having a girl friend doesnt mean it will last or you'll get hurt or hurt anyone. just be up front with how you feel, if you meet someone your interested in. odd are you wont marry your high school sweet heart anyway. try to not be so serious with life. have fun.
Im The Same Way Bro.. I Have Chick That Are Interested In Me But, Imma Head Off To College And Dont Want To Have A Long Distance RealtionShip.. What You Should Do Is Hook Up With All Of Em ( If They dont Know Each Other ) Wait Till Ur A Senior Pick The Best One Wait Till Prom And Get It With Her And Bounce ... :)
It's definetely normal, there's no reason to worry you just need to find a person you really like and that really likes you.
its not un heard of, be true to yourself, its not about what others think,do what is right with in your heart..you don;t have anything to prove to anyone..sound like a great guy.
Girls are overrated. Finish school and get a job.
All those **** will end up poor with six kids anyway.
Look at it this way, you're proof that BOYS RULE and GIRLS DROOL!
Make out with some random girl
It just means you're an alien!
well, how's this? i'm 26 and still a virgin! kissed alot and done other things but not "the" thing. i'm outta college and, honestly, i'm not like rushing but i wouldn't tell anyone in real life. i wouldn't lie but probably try to change the subject. there's just too much pressure all around. i want to do it on my own pace. so no worries, grduate, go to college and u'll probably find a girl (or a guy?) for that special moment.
Wow. So you have this burning need to be "normal". Being needy for the approval of others is perfectly normal, especially for teen-agers. So, your anguish that you are not living up to your own expectations of "Mr. Normal" is normal. Not having sex until you are ready and have met the right one is also a great way to go. Having Fun is not a relationship, a relationship is not necessarily romantic, romance is not necessarily sex. It sounds like you think that you are choosing a life partner. The studies show that your relationships will be stronger if you have been out with others. Normal? Well within the bounds. Healthy? Sure But it would be healthier if you had social dates. Avoid getting serious until you're ready.
this is a good/bad thing. girls love guys who wait for the "right one" but your also looking at a lot of teasing your seniour year.
You can kiss my booty pipe if you like.
kiss a dog. there's your first kiss!