Counseling won't fix it. You fix yourself. You take action towards that. Cutting the losers out was only step one...

Stereotypes and generalities are usually mostly true but not wholly. So while most people you've met can't handle a serious mature relationship, there are some who can. You gotta find them, and if you take action towards that you will. Don't despair till then, cause you'll close yourself off, become more cynical, and it gets worse. Keep open.

I feel that way a lot. The whole group of friends that I had in middle school all just hang out and get high. I find it highly annoying that I can't have a serious conversation with them. I have some friends that are my age now. The ones I talk to the most are girls.

Don't do wat they do. Alot of people feel the exact same way as you go out and find those people. And cutting out people who are bad for you is a great thing, second step find people that are good for you. Meaningful relationships are important and its something you deserve.
Goodluck

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Connecting with people is not about wearing the same things or drinking alcohol. I used to have sociability problems because I was two years youger than everyone in my class, but now it's OK, I think you just need time. There must be someone else in your class who is a bit lonely you should go and try to talk. I know it's hard, and maybe he/she is gonna reject you, but there's a chance.
I never smoke anything, and I'm pretty well integrated. your differences should be a strength, not a weakness. I'm sure you can do it, if I did (I was really kind of an extraterrestrial in my class a few years ago, no kidding), you will

I'm 16, yet I know a lot of people doing the same. I have managed to find a group of friends who are sensible like me. I guess it's just trying to find a group of friends who are like you in maturity

Don't change yourself to fit what people think you should be. You seem like a fairly intelligent and kind individual, and that's one of the best things out there. My advice? Search for the people, don't let them come to you.

Im like the same way, when I tell people my age I dont smoke pot, get trashed during the weekends and act stupid they look at me like im an alien.

Don't change yourself for those people..smoking weed, drinking, &&'d partying isn't all that..if your happy w/ thee way you live your life w/ all thee smoking or drinking then you won't be happy if you start..stay being who you are and friends will come(: those friends will like you for who YOU are..juss keep your head up(:

DO NOT GIVE INTO PEER PRESSURE. Find friends that truly make you happy.

I have the same issues, although I'm a little younger than you. Don't do what they do, do what YOU do :). I am also cynical and mature for my age and it's very hard to find friends that are like yourself. Eventually you will, don't worry

N'aww, dont give up, there will be people, believe me. Dont change yourself to fit in with everyone. Thats the worst thing you can do. I did that and lost myself. Btw Im new here too, we can chat if you like

just because your 17 doesn t mean you have to hang with 17 year olds. i ve always acted older than my age and as a result i hung out with older people

Have nothing to worry about, just spend these next two years studying hardcore and doing your favourite hobbies to prepare yourself for university. You'll find plenty of people your type at university, I know I did. But I know how you feel in the meantime.