Is it normal that i haven't have a boyfriend in four years?

My last boyfriend was in 9th grade. I am about to finish up my freshman year at college, and I haven't have a boyfriend in so long and it's starting to make me think there is something really wrong with me. I don't think it is my looks, so it has to be my personality or something, right? I mean, don't get me wrong, I have been on dates and had "things" with guys since 9th grade, but never really put a solid label on anything. My mom tells me it's because I'm really focused on school and research and whatnot, but at the same time I see other kids with 4.0's and internships like me that have boyfriends. I'm starting to get really concerned. And if there is something that is keeping boys away, how am I supposed to find out what that something is? Ask a girlfriend of mine? I'm so worried about this, and I keep running over what it is I am missing! I work hard in school, I play piano, I read all the time,I volunteer, I play sports, I'm in clubs on campus, I go to temple... I feel like I'm doing everything right, but clearly I'm not. Please help!

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Based on 74 votes (65 yes)
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  • ScooterNyne

    completely normal. You sound like someone who isn't looking for a boyfriend just for the sake of having one. Maybe inside you are waiting for someone really special to come along and your getting impatient because it's taking some time. It's ok though. You will run into that someone eventually. No need to rush to it.

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  • iluvboth

    Better to be alone than to wish you were alone.

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  • RoseIsabella

    There's nothing wrong with you! Be yourself and focus on what's important to you like your studies, research, career, music, volunteer work and other hobbies and activities. Whatever you do don't get desperate and "settle." If you have girlfriends who try to pressure you and make you feel "less than" about yourself try to spend less time with those friends. If you have family that try to pressure you explain to them that you're not interested in their unsolicited opinions and codependent ramblings. It's far better to be alone than to be with the wrong person. Don't let the yentas get you down!

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  • Vato

    Maybe you're not making yourself approachable. You need to make eye contact with guys you like and say hello sometimes. If they smile back, take another glance again and smile. They will then feel like you're interested and won't feel like you'll reject them. I've seen many fine single girls out and about, but they ignore the guys around them as if they're too good or something. They waste the night texting on their phones and occasionally taking picture with the friends for FB. So annoying.

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  • RomeoDeMontague

    I have not had a girlfriend in 3.

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  • pacinoharmon

    Why would this not be normal? If you don't feel a connection with anyone, or don't have time for a bf, or whatever the case may be, that's just how it is. I'm currently single but I don't want just anybody. I'm kinda picky when it comes to guys.

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  • Truth_teller

    Do you wear glasses too? If you do then your name is Jenelle

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  • o_0

    hahahaha its so funny that this matter is taken considerable by people so many... i never had any boyfriend ,neither i do nor i even plan to.. i am quite young but i seriously don't get why such fake and temporary relations mean so much to people and why do they really care about them...
    isn't that a better idea to be totally self reliable even in such matters' enjoy the more worthy and strong relations and spend time spend time on something productive and useful...
    although I understand your feeling but come on... find enjoyment in many more long lasting things....

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    • o_0

      and secondly stop making your self think that you probably lack something... no one is ever perfect and the one who cannot ignore your flaws isn't worth to be with you ... plus all the others can even have an image problem ... stop degrading your self.. stop depending on others and STOP waiting for someone to choose you ...
      the MR. RIGHT will somehow somewhere sometime meet you and be all yours .. so just wait.. :D

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  • LostAndBroken

    I haven't had a real, lasting girlfriend for over 20 years! (Yes, I'm aware this makes me a pathetic loser.) So you've got nothing to worry about, believe me.

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  • Nephew7

    Lose weight, just kidding

    Maybe ur bad at flirting and leading up to it?

    Or maybe you dont talk to enough guys?

    Maybe there is something wrong with you? Lol

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  • ilovepandas

    your normal

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  • Manders

    You are normal! At least I hope so otherwise I am abnormal too :)

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  • vagman30

    I haven't had a girlfriend in 10 years. I have been on a few dates but that was it. My philosophy is: it's not that I'm not good enough for them, it's because they're not good enough for me. Plus, think about this: What is a relationship? It's 2 people constantly trying to make each other happy just so the other person doesn't leave you for someone else. Relationships are not all fun and games, they're a big responsibility. They can be a handful and very stressful. That's why I choose the friends with benefits route. No big responsibility, no worrying about if she's gonna cheat on me, no high maintanence, just sex. So if you don't have a boyfriend, trust me you're not missing a thing.

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  • Terence_the_viking

    Wait what you are still in school and you are making big mistake?

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  • KaffeInjection

    NOO MAN.. SOOO NOT NORMAL MAAAAAAAN!..

    YOU gotta be like THE FIRST human being EVER... MAN.. EVER to not have a boyfriend in four years maaaaaaaaaaaaan!

    maaaaaan! NOT NORMAL MAAAn..

    NOT WITH ALL THE PEOPLE THAT LIVES & HAS ALLREADY LIVED IN THE PAST ON DIZ EARTH MAAAN

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    • braintrip

      cocaine is a no-no drug,

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    • lily1993

      She is normal am gonna be 20 and i only kissed and went out with one guy and that wa 3 months ago so before tha nothing

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    • changes123

      What is your problem...

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