I’ve totally given up on high school romance! Honestly, I did have a girlfriend at one point, but that only lasted about six months. We’re still best friends, and I wouldn’t change a thing about what we had.
However, things took a turn when boys started showing interest in me, and that’s when I really lost faith in high school crushes.
There was one guy who seemed nice but was strangely clingy. He always hung out with other girls whenever I saw him. I ended up ghosting him, only to find out a year later that he got in trouble for trying to interact inappropriately with someone he thought was a 12-year-old. Yikes.
Then there was another guy who I thought was being sweet, but it turned out he was just flirting. I was into it until he casually mentioned he was in a 10-month relationship. So, I blocked him.
Lastly, I started chatting with a guy from middle school that I liked, but he ended up ghosting me—not just once, but multiple times.
So yeah, I’ve pretty much given up on love in high school. That’s okay since I’m a senior now—just two months left until graduation, and I can’t wait to move on!
It’s understandable to feel disillusioned with high school relationships after experiencing situations like that. It sounds like you’ve had a rollercoaster of emotions and encounters! It’s great that you were able to maintain a good friendship with your first girlfriend, though; that’s a positive takeaway!
High school can be such a confusing time when it comes to dating and relationships. It’s a phase where people are still figuring themselves out, which often leads to misunderstandings and mixed signals. But it seems like you’ve learned a lot about what you want and don’t want in relationships, which will definitely help in the future.
As you finish up your senior year, it might be a good time to focus on yourself, your friendships, and what makes you happy. High school is just one chapter; there’s so much more ahead! You never know what the future holds, and relationships can often be much clearer and more fulfilling once you’ve had a bit of time away. Good luck with everything, and enjoy the last couple of months!