People Who Never Dated In High School Reveal Whether They Feel Like They Missed Out

“Yes, even in high school I feel that experiencing a real relationship that you are invested in can be a major catalyst for personal growth in general. A lot of people like myself who don’t date in high school or even college and end up fine though. I guess it’s also a thing where I wish I could have had those adolescent experiences/memories with someone I was really close to.” — Breadstix01

“Absolutely not. Getting attached to someone during that time would have only made it more difficult to leave that horrible town in my rearview mirror forever.” — risenphoenixkai

“No, not at all. Maybe I feel like I missed out on the innocence of a teen romance? But nothing significant, anyway. I’ve always been a late bloomer in life. And I think I’m ultimately all the better for it.” — GothamRoyale

“No. I was able to focus on school and sports. High school was one of the best times of my life and I still look back on it fondly. Never went to a dance or prom. I wouldn’t change it.” — teclado_sw

“I was too shy to date in high school and I had a lot of responsibility at home with my mom being sick and my dad out of town 50% of the time. I used to feel behind and hated that I didn’t date until I was bit older, but now I’m glad I didn’t. I have always been very emotional. I feel like I would have gotten my heartbroken and been very immature about it. I wasn’t ready. I had plenty of dating experiences in my early to mid-twenties so I more than made up for my lack of dating/relationships in high school.” — substantialabsurdity

“Yes. Most women aren’t interested in guys with no experience. We are playing catch-up.” — bootyhunter69420

“No. I knew plenty of people who dated and cheated a lot on other people in high school. It sounds like more trouble than it is worth.” — skirtskirtouttie

“Yes, I missed out on experiencing how to talk to women. I had nowhere to learn, so I know nothing of flirting or how to have a conversation that isn’t me just treating them like ‘one of the guys.’ Of course, girls asking me out as pranks when I was in school didn’t help me learn anything positive either. Thus, forever alone.” — shaolin_tech

“Knowing what I know now? Absolutely not. At the time? Yes, I wished I had been in the dating pool more but I classified myself as awkward and unapproachable and that’s why people didn’t date me.” — gnarcolepsy_

“I’m a natural introvert so things like dating were always seen as a bonus rather than a goal. Basically no regrets.” — wave_327

“Not really. I didn’t date in high school because I was not really popular. I guess what I missed out on more in high school was being part of a social group. Made it back and then some in college so I think all is well.” — CronkleDonker

“I regret nothing about high school, including not dating. High schoolers are miserable. I was miserable, so was everyone else. Can’t say I missed anything in high school, honestly. Just something to be endured until the better part of life comes around.” — smorkoid