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I feel so lonely

I'll try not to make this one of those moany 'I haven't got a boyfriend' threads.

Basically, I'm nearly 18, and I've never had a boyfriend. I've not even been on any dates, and I've never known someone fancy me. I'm not weird, I'm not ugly, I'm a bit overweight but not obese, I've been told I have a nice friendly personality and I get on with boys, they just don't seem to fancy me! My friend thinks it's because I don't flirt enough, but I like to have a decent mature conversation with a boy without having to hint that I want to jump into bed with him. All my friends have/have had boyfriends, and my best friend always seems to have a whole load of boys queueing up to go out with her, when I don't think there's anything particular special about her (oops that sounded harsh). I don't think I act desperate or anything, but inside I feel really lonely and I just want SOMEONE to make me feel like I'm worth something.

There's not really any point to this thread, I just want to vent my frustration.

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Reply 1

Same thing, male side of the fence.

But I'm not concerned. Hopefully everything will sort itself out in time! University should be fun :biggrin:

Reply 2

Don't fret. I feel the same- but i'm a bloke!

Reply 3

Consider yourself lucky!
The facts of life:
a) Guys are dicks
b) Sex is over-rated
c) gf / bfs cost alot of time and money
d) you rarely find someone worth risking your heart for :biggrin:

Of course if you just want to get laid... go clubbing... solicit...PM me ... :biggrin: whatever

Reply 4

fragreaper
Consider yourself lucky!
The facts of life:
a) Guys are dicks
b) Sex is over-rated
c) gf / bfs cost alot of time and money
d) you rarely find someone worth risking your heart for :biggrin:

Of course if you just want to get laid... go clubbing... solicit...PM me ... :biggrin: whatever


Jesus wept.

Reply 5

Anonymous
I'll try not to make this one of those moany 'I haven't got a boyfriend' threads.

Basically, I'm nearly 18, and I've never had a boyfriend. I've not even been on any dates, and I've never known someone fancy me. I'm not weird, I'm not ugly, I'm a bit overweight but not obese, I've been told I have a nice friendly personality and I get on with boys, they just don't seem to fancy me! My friend thinks it's because I don't flirt enough, but I like to have a decent mature conversation with a boy without having to hint that I want to jump into bed with him. All my friends have/have had boyfriends, and my best friend always seems to have a whole load of boys queueing up to go out with her, when I don't think there's anything particular special about her (oops that sounded harsh). I don't think I act desperate or anything, but inside I feel really lonely and I just want SOMEONE to make me feel like I'm worth something.

There's not really any point to this thread, I just want to vent my frustration.


I'd like to begin my reply with the words "Boys are stupid". Because, and I realise this is a sweeping generalisation, they are. They don't notice things, they're insanely insensitive and seem to think that a mumbled "sorry" is sufficient (pardon my own intensly heightened hatred of males at present :p: )

You didn't mention if there's ever been anyone you've really liked enough to want to go out with, and if you have, how you acted with them. Guys need things spelled out for them, they don't "do" subtly.

And please don't ever thing you're not worth something. I used to feel like that, but I guess, (impending cliche) that you have to learn to be confident in yourself and like yourself before others will be able to like you too.

I know it feels bad when your mates have all got guys after them, but wouldn't you rather not try and rush something and have it mean very little or wait until there is someone you really like and have it mean the world?

Everyone gets lonely from time to time. I've been single for months now and the novelty is wearing off - I want someone to talk to more than anything. For me, a friendship is far more important than a romantic relationship. You get on with lads, so just be yourself with them. One day, one of them will realise just how wonderfully special you are, and will hopefully treat you like the princess you deserve to be treated like. Until then, dont fret about it. As they say, it happens when you least expect it.

But please don't let it get you down. Emerse yourself in your friends and have a good time. Life is far too short to be worrying about things like this, I promise!

*hugs*

I hope you feel better.

Reply 6

Anon's you're not alone you have your friends who surely love to go out with you :smile: and you're still young got your whole life ahead of you!

Reply 7

pixiepeep
I'd like to begin my reply with the words "Boys are stupid". Because, and I realise this is a sweeping generalisation, they are. They don't notice things, they're insanely insensitive and seem to think that a mumbled "sorry" is sufficient (pardon my own intensly heightened hatred of males at present :p: )

You didn't mention if there's ever been anyone you've really liked enough to want to go out with, and if you have, how you acted with them. Guys need things spelled out for them, they don't "do" subtly.

And please don't ever thing you're not worth something. I used to feel like that, but I guess, (impending cliche) that you have to learn to be confident in yourself and like yourself before others will be able to like you too.

I know it feels bad when your mates have all got guys after them, but wouldn't you rather not try and rush something and have it mean very little or wait until there is someone you really like and have it mean the world?

Everyone gets lonely from time to time. I've been single for months now and the novelty is wearing off - I want someone to talk to more than anything. For me, a friendship is far more important than a romantic relationship. You get on with lads, so just be yourself with them. One day, one of them will realise just how wonderfully special you are, and will hopefully treat you like the princess you deserve to be treated like. Until then, dont fret about it. As they say, it happens when you least expect it.

But please don't let it get you down. Emerse yourself in your friends and have a good time. Life is far too short to be worrying about things like this, I promise!

*hugs*

I hope you feel better.


Totally agree!!! Well said; I have no problems with sweeping generalisations about my gender, because they're mostly true! I used to be a total dick to women.... I'm much better now though and have mended my ways and use my powers for good ..... :p:

Reply 8

Heh im the same, im considerd the "gay best friend" of every girl i know..........even tho im not gay =/

anyway keep your hopes up! theres someone out there for you

Reply 9

Thanks for your replies. There's not really anyone at the moment who I would really want to go out with, which is even more annoying, cos I would at least like someone to get obsessed about :P

ah well im going to university this year, hopefully ill find someone.


I'm just getting so bored and fristrated about being single!

Reply 10

Hey thread starter. I'm not picky... i'll love you for half an hour. PM me babe. I'll take you out for a nice fillet mignon.

Reply 11

I think your friend is offering decent insight:
Anonymous
I've been told I have a nice friendly personality and I get on with boys, they just don't seem to fancy me! My friend thinks it's because I don't flirt enough, but I like to have a decent mature conversation with a boy without having to hint that I want to jump into bed with him.
There's quite a difference between flirting and hinting that you "want to jump into bed with him". Some of my friends flirt with me, doesn't mean I hold any thoughts like "aw yeah.. I'm in here!". Being flirtatious is being playful, using your sexuality. It's a combination of body language, tone of voice etc. To hint you want to jump into bed with them is at best a come on and at worst being desperate.

I have to admit however that there is a definite difference between a girl who's just out for a decent conversation to a girl that excites you a little. Even with looks being equal. I mean don't get me wrong, a decent conversation is great. It's purely platonic though and gives that very impression. You can have a nice intelligent debate with flirting you know? Flirting doesn't require that you go through rejection either, be thankful for that. Men don't oft have this luxury. It does however make you more appealing, when done subtely and light-heartedly without intention. Make it natural..

Reply 12

if ur that frustrated about not ever jumpin into bed wid sum1 then all u have to do is PM me

Reply 13

Heya,

Anyway, my advice is, because I too have never had a boyfriend, and am also 18, is that DO NOT WORRY. Men as shown are not exactly the most exciting of creatures, as shown above. In fact I would say, just enjoy the fact that you have as much as you do. Don't focus on the need for a boyfriend, because you don't need one. You have you, and friends, who I'll bet, really like you- in a platonic way, of course.

The thing is you still have a life. You have to study, and do something with your life. Life isn't all about sexual relationships: I think we focus way too much on that. It's about feeding the ducks, smelling the roses, etc (sorry to be so cliche).

And don't read/watch too many romance novels/movies, it won't help you.

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vijay901
if ur that frustrated about not ever jumpin into bed wid sum1 then all u have to do is PM me


You shouldn't admit you are that desperate. Plus that one was already taken, before...

Reply 14

my boyfriend has been away for the last week and for the first time i'm in Cambridge without him, but surrounded by my friends. i have, in that short space of time, discovered that friendships are equally as important as relationships. without them i wouldn't have got through, and i've found out how important they are to me. Of course i always valued them, but its the first time i've had no boy around, just them. its opened my eyes.

so treasure your friendships

and just wait and see, you'll find a guy who is worth waiting for!

Reply 15

I feel really lonely at present but im in a post relationship stage. To be honest i think it feels worse than just not having anybody at all.
Having been in a relationship for a long time and then having to slip back to a normal life makes you feel more lonely than ever!
It's crazy i think. No matter what happens in a relationship it's a given that somebody will get hurt at some point.

On that note, its pointless rushing around to find somebody. It can end up being forced and then you'll realise you're with them just to make yourself feel wanted.
Best thing is to wait and see. When the right person comes along you'll know why you waited.

Reply 16

TommyD
I feel really lonely at present but im in a post relationship stage. To be honest i think it feels worse than just not having anybody at all.
Having been in a relationship for a long time and then having to slip back to a normal life makes you feel more lonely than ever!
She dumped you eh? Sorry dude. It sucks BIG time, I know. Bear it out and you'll be better for it though, in a while...

Reply 17

Anonymous
Thanks for your replies. There's not really anyone at the moment who I would really want to go out with, which is even more annoying, cos I would at least like someone to get obsessed about :P

ah well im going to university this year, hopefully ill find someone.


I'm just getting so bored and fristrated about being single!


What type of guy would you wana go out with?, out of interest.

Reply 18

it's ok!

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yey guys are dicks!well not all of them

Reply 19

argh!!!!!!!!!!!!! i no how u feel i'm about 4 years younger than u and all the boys i no i hate and i just end up fighting them, :frown: this used to be funny but now its getting painful!.