To teen girls

I’ve never felt as pretty compared to other girls. It’s especially hard with social media. I was in the same boat as you in high school where I didn’t feel pretty and I was worried that I wouldn’t find someone to love me. I’m sure you’re beautiful on the inside and the outside. As long as you’re kind and treat people well that is what really matters. I didn’t have my first boyfriend until I was 21 and now I have another boyfriend at 24. Sometimes things take a while, not because of how you look but because that’s how it ends up happening. Try not to compare yourself to others, your time will come and you are so young!! You have your whole life ahead of you!

Hello! I’m 22 so ik I’m not a teen 🥲 but I dealt with the same thing you’re going through my entire childhood/ growing up All of my friends had boyfriends while I was always the last choice My advice to you would to keep being yourself! You’re 100% right about princesses getting swept off their feet, but that only happens to them when they’re staying true to who they are Don’t try to change who you are to fit into a mold a boy wants you to be in. You are enough and you will definitely find someone. There is someone for everybody. Don’t stress. Let good things come to you. In the mean time, figure out who you are outside of a relationship ✨

Some things to consider are that the people you perceive as gorgeous or flawless, have their own insecurities or problems too. You are also free and have the power to live life on your own clock. If you don’t feel crushes or romantic feelings, that’s ok! To be honest, I don’t think anyone finds “the one” at 13. And it’s wonderful to have high standards, because you learn what you can or won’t compromise on. Try practicing saying kind things about yourself, even when it’s uncomfortable. You’re so young, and you don’t need to have it all figured out (spoiler alert, I’m 35, no one has it all figured out ever). Find hobbies you like, do what makes you happy, and remind yourself you can handle life as it comes :) and I guarantee you aren’t the only person your age going through this.

It’s been a little bit since I was 13 (I’m 31) but I absolutely felt the same way. I grew up with a very pretty sister who my mom constantly compared me to. I felt like it said something about my worth as a person when I graduated high school having not had a boyfriend. Looking back I was (and still am) amazing. I am an amazing friend, sister, care giver for my pets. I put my all into what I do for those I love. I have hobbies and a career. I live my life to my morals and genuinely love myself now. I know the ocd makes it even harder than just being 13, but please do what you can to focus on other aspects of life. You hold so much more worth than how you look or what others think about your looks. You have only met a small fraction of the people you will meet in your life. If I had forced myself to be with someone I met in high school I would have never met my amazing husband. I didn’t have to change anything about myself to be loved by him which is what you should aim for. Don’t change your standards just to have a boyfriend.