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Well, benefits of "smooch" buddies or something relatively innocent like that would be fine with me. That's sorta the way it is anyway with some of my guy friends. But hooking up is going too far, at least for me. It's *conceivable* that someone could handle it, but I couldn't. And yeah, if it progressed to love it would be great, but if it didn't... it'd stink. I think it there should be a stepping stone in between friendship and sex... otherwise the leap is too big.

ugghhh hate when that happens.... as if straight people never botch relationships, cheat on people, and commit sexual crimes. We see it all the time!! ooh and true, there are exceptions... it's not like the stereotypes exist for absolutely no reason. Well, at least some of them are based on straight people's genuine observations. Others, though... just come out of nowhere. Like that someone can just go, "Man, gay is the new straight, I think I'm gonna be gay today." nope, kids, doesn't work that…

why are 0-5 and 6-10 lumped in together??

um. watched Beyonce music videos. she's.... amazing.

to Capt Sasha -- the whole "looks don't matter" idea is a good analogy. It's something that everybody slips into thinking easily, but that a person can conquer by thinking about what is most important in life, by talking to and making friends with others who know what really matters and what doesn't, and by focusing on the qualities about himself or herself that make him or her a truly good person. I know that the temptation to get depressed over lack of a romantic partner or looks might not go …

^ Yeah, I think I've seen the same thing myself. I don't really blame anybody who gets swept up in it... it's easy to do if your friends are all "ahead"--and the media seems to portray all teen heroes and heroines as being people who all have a signif. Which is really annoying. You're welcome... I figured I would be happy if I saw someone post a thread like this, so I thought I'd do it myself in case there was someone else out there who'd be happy to see it. Oh and good luck to all those seeking…

to adamEcstasy--if you feel it's not a race, we are in agreement. I am speaking to those who can't escape the feeling that it is a race, or that they won't be "normal" unless they hook up by a certain age or something. Of course, it would be nice to have a romantic relationship in our teenage years, but it's not a must if you ask me.

Hey guys So I've been seeing quite a few threads along the lines of, "I am 16 and I've never had a boyfriend," or "I'm seventeen and haven't been kissed"... and you get the idea... ....and all I wanted to say was, it's not a race. We shouldn't be hoping to get a date or get laid by a certain number of years in our life; if anything, we should be hoping to have those experiences by a certain amount of maturity and ability to enjoy others. This isn't to say I don't understand why people have these…

17, never dated, never had a boyfriend or girlfriend, never danced with anyone....etc. And as you see, there are lots of others like me. Don't sweat it. When your friends talk about that, maybe just actively listen to them. You can ask questions about things that sound interesting or strange. That's what I do. Sex will be awesome if you wait until the time when it's a stepping stone in a viable relationship. Which means probably it won't happen at least until college. No worries--and don't push …

MYTHS 1. all gay people are atheists 2. gay men like to shop 3. lesbian women are tough and assertive 4. gay men dress well 5. lesbian women are all good at sports 6. gay men are connoisseurs 7. lesbian women are all environmentalists 8. gay men are never loyal in relationships 9. lesbian women have short hair 10. all gay people are smart FACTS 1. Most of my gay friends are religious. 2. The most un-materialistic friend I have is gay. 3. The daughter of one of my teachers is lesbian and one of t…

Todayy? Uhhhhhm, well, worked hard in PE class and thought my female classmates were pretty? The first part is pretty stereotyped. The second part is typical of most days anyway. I have several friends who really could post some interesting stuff on this thread, but they're not on this forum

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I don't think everybody under age 14 is like that. In fact this past summer I met some of the most incredible 14-year-old musicians at my summer arts camp!! But it's true, a lot of people our age are mostly into pop because it's pop. p.s. the Yeahyeahyeahs? Ehh, well, I would have to disagree there, I just don't think they're that talented. They have plenty of attitude and sarcasm but........nah. On the other hand, I think Frank Sinatra is great!!!!

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Good advice from above commentators, I think. A - yeah, if you feel most comfortable being funny about it, go ahead. You could look up coming-out vids on youtube or look up coming out stories on the net to get ideas. Or you could come up with something yourself that's clever. (Maybe don't overblow it, but nothing wrong with giving your parents a laugh.) And then if you sense that your parents aren't taking you seriously, or they ask you if you're really serious, just let them know you are--you c…

Someone can be born with a 'dormant gene'--or a trait that surfaces later in life, because something in the environment triggers it. I don't know if this kind of trait includes sexual orientation, but it doesn't seem impossible. I don't think anyone can force him/herself to be bisexual, though. Never seen anyone actually succeed. I know I couldn't become lesbian if I wanted. I myself have had small feelings for girls that began in sixth grade and have come and gone sporadically and rather myster…

--and this is something we're studying in my English class: terms of opposition (good v. bad, day v. night, real v. imaginary) necessarily construct hierarchies implicit in our language. One antonym always is preferable to the other. Even if the preferability is not apparent in the literal definitions of the words, it is implicit in their use. Think of any two antonyms and you will probably find that in the history of their use in the English language, one of them is given desirability over the …

if the term "marriage" necessarily refers to a religious institution or practice, then it shouldn't be legal for opposite-sex couples either. If the state defines or regards "marriage" as God-approved wedlock, then "marriage" should never be certified by the state. According to the doctrine of separation of church and state, ANY religious institution or practice should be kept out of civil law. If "marriage" is not necessarily a religious institution and merely pertains to a state-recognized uni…

a mix of INFP, ISFP, INTP... wow I wonder how rare that is....

^ ditto