What are you thinking RIGHT NOW?

[Carl]

I wonder if it's obvious? For some reason I feel like it is, lol.

[Soren]

How come everyone else has someone, and I don't? I feel very incomplete.

[Ninaroja]

^ I don't. You can't be happy with someone else unless you're happy with yourself first
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Fingers crossed!! I'll fill out the other applications tomorrow

[Gemini]

^ You shouldn't have to rely on another person for your happiness. That's honestly the foundation for a very unhealthy relationship.

Also, I believe your age says you're only 15? Because if that's the case, it's completely normal to not have a boyfriend/girlfriend at that age. My friends are generally about 19/20 now (some are even older online) and most of them have never dated anyone.

Not trying to be rude, but getting into a relationship just for the sake of getting into a relationship is not really a good idea.

[Soren]

^ Actually it is mostly because I don't have a close friend. A close friend who would stand by my side and me by his/hers would be just as good, if not better.

[Gemini]

^ Ah, I understand. That's fair enough, and I wish you luck in finding that person.

Ultimately, I'm sorry to hear you don't have someone like that. But to be honest, that sort of thing can't really be forced, either. If someone wants to be your friend, they will show it through their actions. In the meantime, all you can really do is be yourself and be confident, and someone will come along who will like you for who you are.

It sounds super cliche and cheesy, like the plot of just about every movie ever, but there is some grain of truth in it. I didn't make close, genuine friends (the sort I would want to stay in touch with for life) until I was comfortable with showing people who I really am.

[Soren]

^ Thanks for the encouragement and advice! I really appreciate it.

[Carl]

I agree with what Twin said; if you don't find people naturally you're gonna be in trouble. Forcing it means you end up with people you can't be yourself around and that... that's bad. So just make sure that you're your awesome self and you'll make close friends like that one day.

[FireAndSun]

For sure. As generic as it sounds the best people in your life are the ones who accept you for you. I've dealt with feelings of loneliness before myself, and I know how much it can suck. But even being alone isn't entirely alone, and it's always perfectly possible to find friends who will last a lifetime, even if it's by unconventional means sometimes. Feeling inadequate and lonely doesn't have to last. And when you're alone you don't have to let it get you down. Easier said than done sometimes, but it can be done.

[Gemini]

^ Thanks for the encouragement and advice! I really appreciate it.

Of course, it's no problem. Anything I can do to help someone else have an easier time than I did, figuring these things out... haha.

And wow, was not expecting that message. I'm a little nervous, I'll admit. But at least I'll finally get to pick up that sweatshirt I ordered six months ago. lol