I’m almost 16 and I know I’ve got time, but I haven’t had my first kiss yet or even held hands with a guy. I’m not rushing it, it’s just that I have a feeling I won’t get to experience those things for a few more years, and that bothers me.

I can’t even meet new people because I’m 100% virtual for school, and I’ve had to attend practices after school all year long (it’s finally coming to an end).

It’s just me and my friend group who I hang out with. I tend to be more shy around people I don’t know and to me it seems impossible to find someone under my circumstances.

Any advice? I’m thinking about getting a job over the summer. And I know there are going to be people that tell me not to rush it and that I have time, but that doesn’t take away the fact that I desire a relationship. Am I just supposed to be longing for one until it finally happens?