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#1 DTbikerider9
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Okay so Im in 7th grade and I haven't had a girlfriend yet. I have friends that are girls and everything and I really havn't thought about dating much because I dont think im ready and dont really want a girlfriend yet. But people have been bugging me saying "why haven't you dated yet" and things like that. What Im wondering WHATS THE RUSH IM IN 7th GRADE! and a lot of people have dated but it never lasts longer than a month (rarley) So I want to know what grade were you in and how old were you when you had your first date or actuall relationship?

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#2 helium_flash
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Kids want to grow up and stuff.  Just say that it's not worth the effort or that all the girls in your area "suck."  I never was interested until i got my first gf when i was 15 (a sophomore).  I'm pretty picky i guess.
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#3 MM555
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You don't need a girlfriend till your in High School.
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#4 FrenziedRaldo24
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Im in 11th grade... never dated anyone (then again im a celibate...)

Really though, atleast wait until youre in High School, middle school dating is just...pointless:|

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#5 Agriath
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If you're still in middle school, don't even bother. Those relationships last 3 weeks, more on rare occasions.
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#6 blooddemon666
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19 years without one, i think i could go 19 more.
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#7 darklord888
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When you are good and ready to get one. It's not a race or anything there will be plenty of girls out there if you want to start dating at 15 or 50.
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#9 xXBuffJeffXx
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19 years without one, i think i could go 19 more.blooddemon666

From what I've seen in the relationships around high school, my friends, and college I think I could go my whole life without one. 

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#10 Sonick54
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I"m in 9th grade. Still don't have a girl or dated.

Your friends are just influcenced by society. Thinking that in high school, you NEED a girlfriend.

That is not true.

You don't need a girlfriend to to be happy.

THere is no age where you start to date or start to love. Love comes naturely.

Just let time run it's course.

MY sister didn';t start to date till around, college from what my mom said.

And look at her now, married and doing incredibly well in school.

In short, girlfriend is not a need. Just enjoy life and when that person comes, you'll know it, 

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#11 wrlyy
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At my school, it's less of "date" and more of "pair off at parties and not remember what happened the day after"

But yeah, just go for the first good opportunity that arises.
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#12 P-r-e-y
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When you are good and ready to get one. It's not a race or anything there will be plenty of girls out there if you want to start dating at 15 or 50.darklord888
I agree with your post 100%... Not having a girlfriend doesn't mean anything, so what if people wait until they're older, society makes you think your a freak if you don't have one by age 12... I say you'll have a girlfriend when your ready for the responsibility
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#13 foxhound_fox
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I am 20 and never even kissed or danced with a girl. You do not need a girlfriend... but do not be afraid of being social.
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#14 Sonick54
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By the way, you're extremely young to have one anyway imo. Focus on school for now.

If you  manage to get a girl and juggle grades though at the same time, then more power to thee :) 

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#15 Flaming_Ape
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The same exact thing happened to me when I was in 7th grade last year...just tell them that you'll get a GF pretty soon, and that you're still searching for one, and try to avoid being around the people who ask you.  It's just typical for 7th graders to want to date so early.
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#16 DTbikerider9
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I am 20 and never even kissed or danced with a girl. You do not need a girlfriend... but do not be afraid of being social.foxhound_fox

yea im really social and stuff like I've been to parties and hang out with friends close to every other day I just dont feel that need or even want to have a girlfriend well I dont comform to society much either which plays a role in the fact that im not pressured into having a girlfriend...

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If you're still in middle school, don't even bother. Those relationships last 3 weeks, more on rare occasions.Agriath

When I was in year six me and my gf lasted six months..

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#18 Funkdaddy13
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I'm a freshman in high school but I haven't had a girlfriend. I have been asked out but I've always said no. I don't really see the point in having the girlfriend at this age, other than certain "benefits".
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I"m in 9th grade. Still don't have a girl or dated.

Your friends are just influcenced by society. Thinking that in high school, you NEED a girlfriend.

That is not true.

You don't need a girlfriend to to be happy.

THere is no age where you start to date or start to love. Love comes naturely.

Just let time run it's course.

MY sister didn';t start to date till around, college from what my mom said.

And look at her now, married and doing incredibly well in school.

In short, girlfriend is not a need. Just enjoy life and when that person comes, you'll know it, 

Sonick54

Yeah, that's true, most people date in high school for the sake of dating, and the pressures of today's society. Lol, and the TC is taking about middle school? Middle school is meaningless with or without a GF.
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#20 Sonick54
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[QUOTE="Sonick54"]

I"m in 9th grade. Still don't have a girl or dated.

Your friends are just influcenced by society. Thinking that in high school, you NEED a girlfriend.

That is not true.

You don't need a girlfriend to to be happy.

THere is no age where you start to date or start to love. Love comes naturely.

Just let time run it's course.

MY sister didn';t start to date till around, college from what my mom said.

And look at her now, married and doing incredibly well in school.

In short, girlfriend is not a need. Just enjoy life and when that person comes, you'll know it,

Darth_Tyrev


Yeah, that's true, most people date in high school for the sake of dating, and the pressures of today's society. Lol, and the TC is taking about middle school? Middle school is meaningless with or without a GF.

I always felt pressured to date. Heck, i wanted to date just because i thoguth it could be fun.

I'm changed so much though....

Society is confusing to say the least. 

And lol @ your sig 

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and I've actually been asked out twice to school dances and I've said "no" because I didn't really want to get into a relationship, I ussually go to the  dances with my "main" group of friends (4 girls, 4 guys) and we just kinda hangout. and I like it that way...for now
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[QUOTE="Agriath"]If you're still in middle school, don't even bother. Those relationships last 3 weeks, more on rare occasions.Cloud6900

When I was in year six me and my gf lasted six months..

It didn't mean anything though...
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#23 Sonick54
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and I've actually been asked out twice to school dances and I've said "no" because I didn't really want to get into a relationship, I ussually go to the dances with my "main" group of friends (4 girls, 4 guys) and we just kinda hangout. and I like it that way...for nowDTbikerider9

There ya go.

If you're happy now, then what's the point? 

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#24 blooddemon666
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[QUOTE="Sonick54"]

I"m in 9th grade. Still don't have a girl or dated.

Your friends are just influcenced by society. Thinking that in high school, you NEED a girlfriend.

That is not true.

You don't need a girlfriend to to be happy.

THere is no age where you start to date or start to love. Love comes naturely.

Just let time run it's course.

MY sister didn';t start to date till around, college from what my mom said.

And look at her now, married and doing incredibly well in school.

In short, girlfriend is not a need. Just enjoy life and when that person comes, you'll know it,

Darth_Tyrev

Yeah, that's true, most people date in high school for the sake of dating, and the pressures of today's society. Lol, and the TC is taking about middle school? Middle school is meaningless with or without a GF.

Psh, i don't give in to peer pressure.
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[QUOTE="DTbikerider9"]and I've actually been asked out twice to school dances and I've said "no" because I didn't really want to get into a relationship, I ussually go to the dances with my "main" group of friends (4 girls, 4 guys) and we just kinda hangout. and I like it that way...for nowSonick54

There ya go.

If you're happy now, then what's the point? 

EXACTLY!

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#26 FLSTS
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Im in 11th grade... never dated anyone (then again im a celibate...)

Really though, atleast wait until youre in High School, middle school dating is just...pointless:|

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that doesn't mean that you can't have a girlfriend, it just means you can't do the "special" stuff.
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#27 hokey-pokey18
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I agree that Middle School dating is pointless, but I kinda find it fun. I "went out" with two girls in 6th grade which lasted pretty short. I'm in eight grade now and my girlfriend and I have been going out for like 8 months now.
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[QUOTE="Sonick54"]

[QUOTE="DTbikerider9"]and I've actually been asked out twice to school dances and I've said "no" because I didn't really want to get into a relationship, I ussually go to the dances with my "main" group of friends (4 girls, 4 guys) and we just kinda hangout. and I like it that way...for nowDTbikerider9

There ya go.

If you're happy now, then what's the point?

EXACTLY!

I went through the same thing in middle school. Kids who date before they reach high school are stupid. I'm seriously disturbed at what kids are doing these days. The other day, I overheard a kid who looked to be in the 5th grade talking about bangin' his girl. What the hell is wrong with these kids?! They're not even old enough to get an erection.
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#29 DTbikerider9
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[QUOTE="FrenziedRaldo24"]

Im in 11th grade... never dated anyone (then again im a celibate...)

Really though, atleast wait until youre in High School, middle school dating is just...pointless:|

FLSTS

that doesn't mean that you can't have a girlfriend, it just means you can't do the "special" stuff.

Please, go into High definition explanation with graphic details to explain this "special"stuff of which you speak of. :o

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#30 deadmeat59
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dude i am 18 and there no rush . trust me you dont want to rush into a relationship . find the right girl then date her . when you get older make sure the girl you lose your virgnity to is the girl you love . sex is meaningles without love .
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#31 DTbikerider9
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[QUOTE="DTbikerider9"][QUOTE="Sonick54"]

[QUOTE="DTbikerider9"]and I've actually been asked out twice to school dances and I've said "no" because I didn't really want to get into a relationship, I ussually go to the dances with my "main" group of friends (4 girls, 4 guys) and we just kinda hangout. and I like it that way...for nowFunkdaddy13

There ya go.

If you're happy now, then what's the point?

EXACTLY!

I went through the same thing in middle school. Kids who date before they reach high school are stupid. I'm seriously disturbed at what kids are doing these days. The other day, I overheard a kid who looked to be in the 5th grade talking about bangin' his girl. What the hell is wrong with these kids?! They're not even old enough to get an erection.

LMFAO! :lol:

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#32 blooddemon666
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dude i am 18 and there no rush . trust me you dont want to rush into a relationship . find the right girl then date her . when you get older make sure the girl you lose your virgnity to is the girl you love . sex is meaningles without love .deadmeat59
This man speaks the truth!
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#33 Funkdaddy13
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I agree that Middle School dating is pointless, but I kinda find it fun. I "went out" with two girls in 6th grade which lasted pretty short. I'm in eight grade now and my girlfriend and I have been going out for like 8 months now.hokey-pokey18
Not like you guys can do much, right?
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sex is meaningles without love .deadmeat59
Not really. It can provide immense physical release...
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[QUOTE="Funkdaddy13"][QUOTE="DTbikerider9"][QUOTE="Sonick54"]

[QUOTE="DTbikerider9"]and I've actually been asked out twice to school dances and I've said "no" because I didn't really want to get into a relationship, I ussually go to the dances with my "main" group of friends (4 girls, 4 guys) and we just kinda hangout. and I like it that way...for nowDTbikerider9

There ya go.

If you're happy now, then what's the point?

EXACTLY!

I went through the same thing in middle school. Kids who date before they reach high school are stupid. I'm seriously disturbed at what kids are doing these days. The other day, I overheard a kid who looked to be in the 5th grade talking about bangin' his girl. What the hell is wrong with these kids?! They're not even old enough to get an erection.

LMFAO! :lol:

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

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Not really. It can provide immense physical release...Funkdaddy13


That can easily be achieved through masturbation
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[QUOTE="Funkdaddy13"][QUOTE="DTbikerider9"][QUOTE="Sonick54"]

[QUOTE="DTbikerider9"]and I've actually been asked out twice to school dances and I've said "no" because I didn't really want to get into a relationship, I ussually go to the dances with my "main" group of friends (4 girls, 4 guys) and we just kinda hangout. and I like it that way...for nowDTbikerider9

There ya go.

If you're happy now, then what's the point?

EXACTLY!

I went through the same thing in middle school. Kids who date before they reach high school are stupid. I'm seriously disturbed at what kids are doing these days. The other day, I overheard a kid who looked to be in the 5th grade talking about bangin' his girl. What the hell is wrong with these kids?! They're not even old enough to get an erection.

LMFAO! :lol:

But it's true that little 5th graders can't get an erection, but strangely, I started getting frequent erections when I was around 4th-5th grade, but it really started happening all the time to me when I was in 6th grade.

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#38 FLSTS
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[QUOTE="FLSTS"][QUOTE="FrenziedRaldo24"]

Im in 11th grade... never dated anyone (then again im a celibate...)

Really though, atleast wait until youre in High School, middle school dating is just...pointless:|

DTbikerider9

that doesn't mean that you can't have a girlfriend, it just means you can't do the "special" stuff.

Please, go into High definition explanation with graphic details to explain this "special"stuff of which you speak of. :o

Though I am generally the same way but here you go, Link

Or do you want me to explain right here?

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#39 xzemnes567
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I would say 9th grade and 10th grade not 11 and 12th

the reason to get a gf in 9 and 10th grade is the realation ship mite not last to long

and just to have one early

the reason not to get one in 11 and 12th grade is you need time to get ready for college

and if you get one then it most likely she's not going to the same college as you

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dude in the beggining of the year I was getting so many random boners it wasn't even funny..:o and for no reason at all...
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[QUOTE="deadmeat59"]dude i am 18 and there no rush . trust me you dont want to rush into a relationship . find the right girl then date her . when you get older make sure the girl you lose your virgnity to is the girl you love . sex is meaningles without love .blooddemon666
This man speaks the truth!

i speak from what i have lived .
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#42 P-N-X
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I'd say 15 or 16 is about the time you start. For a guy it's a little more tricky because you can't drive a car until you are 16. If you haven't been on a date by 18 or 19, there might be a problem. If you get to be about 20-21, and you've still gotten no where, there is a big problem. At that point, I would say something is wrong with you.

Just being social is the biggest key. Get out of the house. Go do activities with people, and don't be afraid to interact. If you sit in the house every day playing video games, then that's all your life will ever be. Video games are fun, but real life is a lot better. Don't be afraid to live it.

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First off, society sucks. Second, you're only in seventh grade. Don't date now. Wait until at least senior year of high school or even wait till college. o.O Most people just date so they can have a boyfriend/girlfriend (last year, a girl said that she was angry because she didn't have a boyfriend and wanted one so badly). So just wait.
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#44 FLSTS
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[QUOTE="blooddemon666"][QUOTE="deadmeat59"]dude i am 18 and there no rush . trust me you dont want to rush into a relationship . find the right girl then date her . when you get older make sure the girl you lose your virgnity to is the girl you love . sex is meaningles without love .deadmeat59
This man speaks the truth!

i speak from what i have lived .

So have you lost it then?
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I'm in 7th grade and when someone says I should date I say" and what will I do take her down to the mcdonalds on my bike and make her pay for her meal"
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Puberty.
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I'm in 7th grade and when someone says I should date I say" and what will I do take her down to the mcdonalds on my bike and make her pay for her meal"gamerelite1
a 7th grader with a horribly strewn vision of women. never thought i'd see the day....
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#48 kinky_king
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lol whats the point at that age man. You have no money and no independance whatsoever. Your selfish and just dumb. I dont mean you i mean gr 7s in general. Plus your not gonna bang her at that age... SO WHATS THE POINT?

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[QUOTE="Funkdaddy13"]Not really. It can provide immense physical release...foxhound_fox


That can easily be achieved through masturbation

Not the same thing... Have you ever been bored and thought about a girl? Now think about that question again and replace "girl" with "hand"....
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#50 kinky_king
Member since 2006 • 191 Posts

lol whats the point at that age man. You have no money and no independance whatsoever. Your selfish and just dumb. I dont mean you i mean gr 7s in general. Plus your not gonna bang her at that age... SO WHATS THE POINT?