Hey, I’m n it sure if this will make you feel better or not, but I’ll try!

I’ve been seeing a lot of posts similar to this so I thought I’d comment: I’m 16 about to turn 17 in a few weeks so we don’t have too much of an age gap and so I understand you. I constantly hear people talk about how they feel like they “wasted their teenage years” due to not partying a whole lot, getting into relationships, having loads of friends etc.

I feel sad when I hear people say this because not everyone’s life and rxprenievs are meant to be the same. Society sort of expects you to accomplish all of these things and if you haven’t done them then that somehow equals to wasting your teenage years when it literally doesn’t mean that. Everyone is different and that’s OKAY

For example I love to be alone. I enjoy my alone time and so I don’t feel like I’m capable of having loads of friends. I have two best friends and I’m not ashamed about it. This is what feels right to me and that’s what matters. I haven’t been to an actual party before either. Do I feel bad about it? No. Why? Because I’m the most comfortable at home or just going out with my close friends. That’s what I personally prefer

My point is, if you are content with/ don’t mind having small friend groups and things such as that then there’s no reason for you to feel bad. You haven’t wasted anything. Don’t give into the pressure of society of having certain experiences

You do you. And if you feel like you’ve water it not because of society but simply because you wish to have been more outgoing, then fear not because college is going to be an interesting experience too where you will meet loads of new people and you can take that chance to step out of your comfort zone