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What If You've Never Had A Boyfriend?

 
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There seems to be a huge struggle with many girls who have never had a boyfriend before. Many 16, 18, and even 20 year old girls have asked me this question, “I’ve never had a boyfriend before, I’ve never kissed a guy or even held hands. Am I ugly?” And it’s a question I’m sure that a large percentage of girls wonder, but are afraid to admit it. But to be honest, chances are, looks are the last reason for never having a boyfriend.

For me personally, I didn’t have my first girlfriend until I was 18 years old. It was kind of funny, because she was actually younger than me. I was a senior in high school and she was 15 years old and a freshman at the time. We met through church. And the only reason we started dating is because she was the aggressive one. She let me know that she liked me, and more or less got everything started.

All throughout high school I was a very shy guy. Once I got to know girls, I would talk to them and be their friends and everything. But as far as letting them know that I was interested in them, or asking for their phone number, I never had the guts. I, like many guys my age, was afraid of rejection. I never went to any school dances, and I never went to prom. Of course, being a boy, those things really didn’t matter that much. I always used the excuse that I had to work, which I usually did, but I’m sure I could have gotten it off if I had requested. The truth of the matter was that I really was afraid of being rejected. I never once put myself out there to a girl to accept or reject me. I never had the confidence or self esteem needed to ask a girl out. And for some reason, I thought that being rejected by a girl would end my life in high school as I knew it. I knew for sure that if I got rejected, that everyone in the school would hear about it, and they would all smile at me as they passed me in the halls and be thinking, “What a loser!” So I just played it safe, was friends with girls, and never left my comfort zone.

I tell you this for a couple reasons. First off, just because if you’re 16 or 18 or whatever, and you haven’t had a boyfriend yet doesn’t make you weird, it doesn’t make you different, and it certainly doesn’t mean that you’re unattractive. There are many teenagers and even people in their 20’s that have never had a boyfriend or girlfriend. If I hadn’t have been pursued by the girl, who knows when I would have gotten my first girlfriend. So stop panicking, take a deep breath. Everything is going to be ok.

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The other reason I tell you that, is because that chances are, it isn’t you. Teenage guys don’t always have the guts to let a girl know that he likes her. Chances are, there is a guy that is crushing on you, but he’s too shy to say anything, because he’s afraid you won’t like him back and he will be the laughing stock of the whole school. So just because a guy doesn’t actually come up to you and ask you out or ask for your phone number, doesn’t mean that there isn’t a guy that sees you every day and wants to ask you so badly, but he doesn’t have the guts.

Another possible reason is that teenage guys don’t always appreciate beauty. You hear that beauty gets better with time. Well I also believe that appreciating beauty gets better with time as well. When I was in high school, there were a few girls that attracted my eye. But in a school of over a thousand, I can remember only having a crush on a handful. Now that I’m older and looking back, I can’t believe how many girls that I overlooked that were beautiful, but I didn’t really think about at the time. So before you start thinking you’re ugly or that there is something wrong with you, realize that it’s probably not you. There could be a handful of reasons why you don’t have a boyfriend that have nothing to do with you.

The one thing that you can work on that will definitely help you out is not being shy. If you notice girls who seem to always get the guys, chances are, she’s not shy. She’s outgoing and she talks to guys. I will teach you how to flirt later on, but I really want you to get over the fact that if you haven’t had a boyfriend, that there is no need to panic or worry.

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Imyoursxoxo You don't know how helpful this is. I'm 16, and I've never had a bf. this article made me feel a lot better. I don't always admit how much it bothers me. But I guess it's all abotu waiting for the right one. thank you for writing this. :) - 2 months ago
alteran87 Im 21, and this article screamed at me. even though a lot of it is geared toward teens.... I can see how it can apply to everyone - 2 months ago
Amor3x0 Because girls can't be independent and it's sad. Parents need to teach girls form a very young age to be independent and strong. - A month ago
MCRmyPandaxX Wow. I'm actually happy I took the time out and read this. It made me feel SOOO much better. Thanks a million fer writing this.

: 3 - A month ago
girlsloveboys I agree 100% I was driving myself crazy thinking was I ugly why can't I get a bf? so girls don't worry a special boy will come and sweep you off your feet like mine did. A boy asked my out when I was 17 made me feel somewhat wanted :) but its not the end out the world, because girls feel the same way as you said in this article - A month ago
cheerangelcharity I'm so glad that you wrote this! Even though I'm considered attractive [both my face and my body] I just recently had my first kiss and haven't had a real relationship yet...and I'm 20! I always thought that it was usually because I've always gone to small private schools and/or I would pursue guys I liked which turned them off. Now I see that it could also be that some guys "like[d]" me but are too shy! I can think of some guys [including my crush] who look at and hug me a lot though. - A month ago
sweet-surrender- Wow! thank you so much. I love your article. It has made me feel better. Thank you! and yes I am very shy and I'm trying to work on it. =D - A month ago
SmartieGrrl89 Wow this really made me feel a lot better!!!! Thanks!!!! - A month ago
Lysane Very true! I kinda feel better now.. a little ;) - A month ago
ethomsom2 Hey dude, I am the exact same way. I never asked a girl out in school, never went to any dances, etc. I am in my mid 20s now, and have still never had a girl friend. I just can't ask. I admit, I lack the self-confidence.
But I like this article, it lets girls know that there are some guys out there, like me, who just can't and won't ask, no matter how much one likes a girl. - A month ago
spartom So true
glad you got this down
guys and girls alike will benefit from this lots - A month ago
lharv035 Thanks for ur article. I'm 20 and I have never had a bf. a few "friends with benefits" over the past few years, but never a real relationship. makes me feel a lot better that I'm not the only one and that its not completely me....thanks :) - A month ago
exoticmistress I love you. =p

but how do I stop being shy? - A month ago
shalove Hi, I read your headline, & obviously had to come read the article. I always wondered about my self. I'm 20. very very pretty. never been kissed, never had a bf, its not that I am shy. I for sure not shy AT ALL. this gives me hope, I thought I was like the only one never kiss or with a bf - A month ago
Mellene <3 this article, it is very helpful and very interesting to read - 28 days ago
liiLo Wow. this is long. lol.

but trueee. - 28 days ago
aubreyl0ve Two words, thank you :) - 27 days ago
TwilightXO Thank you so much for writing this. I've been feeling really horrible about being 18 and never having a boyfriend. When you're watching all of your friends happy in coupledom it can be a living hell and a constant reminder that you are out of the loop. You've gave me hope that one day I probably will find someone. I needed that! - 19 days ago
UnicornLoveChild Wow, this is lovely. It makes me feel a lot better about never having a boyfriend before. - 19 days ago
saklea Thanks a lot for this article. it really made me feel better - 16 days ago
gonaners16 Thank you so much! I used to be very self conscious. I thought that my nose was big or my thighs were fat or something was wrong with my hair. but now that I'm in high school and out of the tiny private school that I used to go to, I realized that I'm perfect just the way that I am I'm smart pretty confident outgoing athletic I can be determined to do something or finish something and I think that can be hot. what was I thinking!? now I know that if some1 doesn't like how I am then its their loss!!! - 16 days ago
Albedo667 Well this seems to be a bit of a relief!! - 14 days ago
SarahBabeeXO Thank you for that. I'm the same like Imyoursxoxo. again...so helpful and thank you! - 7 days ago
 
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