Hmm im a teen and this might be true...

Same. Only my ex was 50 and I was 18. We'd only known each other a year. Did get 2 really awesome kids out of that otherwise 18yr disaster, though!

Try to look her up and apologise, it might help both of you to heal

Mistakes are exactly that. Don't sweat it, we all have made them and will do more. Move on.

I will NEVER smoke. Say what you want

As a teenager I did the same thing and didn't enjoy my teens years like I should have. I keep telling my siblings (who are now teenagers) to lighten up and have fun, no one cares that much. They aren't listening.......

This! Study habits are hard to learn later on and are very necessary for higher education and job success.

i was in the exact same situation in high school, and i finally chose to do some of the things they were constantly accusing me of. might as well have fun if they're not going to believe you anyway. but... i do not recommend this lol

too many john hughes movies?

There's a part of me that is now shipping dwane1972 x Patricia

Definitely. So many regrets. I didn't train as a midwife because of some BOY and the relationship never even got off the ground.

I'm just now coming into my own at 55. Years of therapy helped me realize l did raise myself. My parents are incompetent and abusive. But as a child l could not have known all this...my only goal was survival. I did it! Sounds like you did too.

What kind of backwards awful school allows kids to injure themselves this badly in school sports???

Good on you for realizing :)

Most people are in love with the idea of being in love. We learn and grow, there's no shame in this.

As a suggestion, you could go on the internet and look up social clubs, meetups, and so on in your area. Maybe there's a program (art, archery, whatevs) that interests you that you could get involved in..its a step to meeting new people which would help you to become more social at your own pace.

Do yourself a favor and head to a psychiatrist. I am 52 and just now realizing that I'm probably mildly autistic. Get checked!

Volunteer work might be good for meeting new people; also, your local school district might offer all sorts of classes in music, crafts, languages etc.

I hate to tell you, it's really hard and I'm super old.

The advice I heard given to kids went; "To have a friend, you have to be a friend." Sorry I don't have more to offer you.

This is called being an introvert & making friends later in life is rarely easy.

I'm 58, and people have caused me to lose complete trust in everyone. Even, my ex-best friend caused me to drop her. I have lots of people I know, I mean, most people get excited to see me. But, to have a close friend, screw that! I'm my own best friend.

Completely disagree with "going on the internet." Dating websites are scams! The perfect opportunity to misrepresent oneself and force living their reality thru fantasy! Dating co-workers is bad business. Don't get your money where you get your honey! But...you can go to those after work get together and connect with those who share common interests. Pursue your own interests, take classes, try new things, challenge yourself and do things that you're afraid you can't do! You will grow and discover yourself. That's where we find kindred spirits! NOT trying to contort ourselves into someone else's concept of "the one."

Adding to what Alison Hell wrote, taking an adult education class or joining the YMCA is a good way to socialize without it feeling forced. Some kind of activity always helps to fill in the conversation gaps. I took a flower arrangement class once and it was so much fun talking to others about our little projects.

43 and still trying to figure it out. There's nothing wrong with being independent. It would be nice to have someone to chill with, though.

Well it's also annoying when people don't understand sarcasm at all and just become angry with you

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Guys, whoever sees this, look at the comments below this one, find the replies made by Gay Bear and DOWNVOTE THE HELL OUTTA THEM

I’m in the middle of this. I have severe depression and social anxiety. Childhood trauma. Only a few close friends, and I have screwed up all of my relationships so far. Too introverted to make more friends, terrified of letting anyone be close to me again. I gave my heart to a manipulative guy. I’m literally only halfway through my teens, and it’s been awful. Not sure how to continue. Therapy is helping, but things are just getting worse. I realize that life is not supposed to be happy all the time, but this year has sucked. And last year. And the year before. The other day, I finally told someone the truth when they asked how I was doing. Then they told me that these should be the best years of my life. I don’t know. It just seems pointless. I’m taking meds, finding hobbies, being interactive (to a point). I’m trying it all. I’m trying to make it better. It’s not working. And there seems to be no end. Impossible. Tomorrow I’m hosting a game night. I have to put on a game face…

I don't want to be inconsiderate to the lack of context here (did you know what your dream job was from age 7 or hadn't a clue what to do at 16/18?) but...honestly...regret nothing. I left school at 17. Worked my way through a career I hated. Made a decent amount of money, not rich but comfortable. Then my mother died when I was in my 40's. Absolutely devastated. Sold up. Travelled for a while. Spent most of my savings. Then COVID hit. I'm now in my 50's, I work as a postman and I "get by" but love the job. I regret none of it. If it's the money you miss (or feel you missed), that's not the issue. Honestly, trust me... Live your life as best you can and enjoy it as much as possible (I just hope you are being afforded at least a *decent* living wage at what you are doing now...if you're struggling, that's a different issue and I would not wish this on anyone at all. Everyone, bar none, deserves a decent standard of living. Shouldn't even have to say it...)

Men at every age trust me

I wonder why people associate 'fun' with 'making mistakes'. You WILL make mistakes throughout your entire life, but they're often far from fun and not per se the result from having fun in the first place. Having fun means you do what you love and want to do and you can do that at any moment in time.

Being a phony and hoping to pass it off? Definitely. An honest search for your true identity, trying various interests and relationships? That’s just being a mensch.

Must've been a very large inheritance with the current housing market

I'm honestly having this problem with really wanting to talk to my crush, but when I get close I completely shut down, even though I do want to I just can't. Does anyone have advice that might help, because I don't want to also have this regret when I'm older

Bro im sorry

e-dating is weird imo

Eeek.