rachelboo Posted April 30, 2012 Posted April 30, 2012 Hey. I'm a seventeen year old girl and I've been going to a private school since freshman year. I have a class of ten kids, all of whom I know as nothing more than plutonic friends by now... And I just don't really know how to meet people anymore. I've always gone to smallish schools, and I've never really been out on a legitimate date before. There was this one kid I was with for a week or so, more because he was interested and I was kind of lonely so I said what the hell, but honestly, I just can't really figure out ways to meet guys. :-/ I'm a shy person in general, and my self esteem kind of sucks. I'm a bit overweight, and that makes me think that not many guys would be interested in me at first glance. Not to mention, I'm the nerdy type, so there's that too. I feel like whenever I do meet decent guys who like me and I like them back, it's always online, and there's not much we can do about it because they live either halfway across the country or halfway across the world. Help? :-/
crazylove Posted April 30, 2012 Posted April 30, 2012 Hiya. How about joining a meet up group in your area? You can join groups that interest you and start getting a social life with no pressure of meeting guys. Means you can get to know people first and enjoy yourself:) Meetup.com is a cool site to find groups in your area.
Author rachelboo Posted April 30, 2012 Author Posted April 30, 2012 Searched a bit, but it seems like I'm in too rural of a place to really have anything applicable to me. There's only about 5 within a 25 mile radius and they're all either political (I'm not that into politics), or singles over 40 groups. Haha.
matte123 Posted May 4, 2012 Posted May 4, 2012 Have you try a cafe or a bookstore? Those are good places to meet people. College is also a good place to meet people especially if you attend club/school events.
Leigh 87 Posted May 4, 2012 Posted May 4, 2012 For starters, you sound clever:) By the way you can write. There are a lot of guys who would like you. The problem is, in a small town it is a numbers game - you may have to talk to people online, in your state or country, and skype them and, if you grow interested, visit one another:) If your a bit overweight, many guys who value nice, smart, and kind women will over look your weight, if you get along really well and they grow to love you for your personality. Not many people are super hot - enough for a guy to be totally attracted at the first glance. Most of us are average looking, and therefore sexually attraction takes time, and normally involves getting to know someone at first. Don't let your weight discourage you, but it is wise to be healthy:) You know, being active a few days a week, eating halthily most of the time. To me, and most people looking for a real relationship, being a little chubby is not an issue if you really like a person, as long as the person is interested in being healthy. How small is your town? In any case, your best chance of meeting guys, is to go out to the library, eat your lunch out in the public park or public areas, buy yourself a coffee ( or other beverage) on your own. The more you are around guys, the more chance there is of bumping into one that striked your fancy. Good luck, itll happen, your young so don't stress until your in your mid 20s and no one has so much as shown any interest:)
Stonehands72 Posted May 19, 2012 Posted May 19, 2012 I have to agree with Leigh. A little overweight REALLY doesn't matter. From your profile picture, your not unattractive either and you seem intelligent. As a fellow "nerd", nerds rule to a lot of guys. As well, your only 17, again I agree with Leigh. I wouldn't worry about it yet.
thatoneguy1988 Posted May 26, 2012 Posted May 26, 2012 Hey. I'm a seventeen year old girl and I've been going to a private school since freshman year. I have a class of ten kids, all of whom I know as nothing more than plutonic friends by now... And I just don't really know how to meet people anymore. I've always gone to smallish schools, and I've never really been out on a legitimate date before. There was this one kid I was with for a week or so, more because he was interested and I was kind of lonely so I said what the hell, but honestly, I just can't really figure out ways to meet guys. :-/ I'm a shy person in general, and my self esteem kind of sucks. I'm a bit overweight, and that makes me think that not many guys would be interested in me at first glance. Not to mention, I'm the nerdy type, so there's that too. I feel like whenever I do meet decent guys who like me and I like them back, it's always online, and there's not much we can do about it because they live either halfway across the country or halfway across the world. Help? :-/ your in the same situation as me, I live in a rural area, And i went to a private school with only about 8 people in my class. It is impossible for me to meet new people, But i thought id also say you are a cutie from your picture. I also only meet people online that are interested and they are usually half way across the world, ive actually traveled to these places half way across the world to meet them too. I think people like us are cursed my our areas
Janik2 Posted June 13, 2012 Posted June 13, 2012 It's a while since I was seventeen ... but I still feel anxious when thinking about meeting new people. With new technology at hand, you don't have to depend on a bookstore or cafe at the corner. The Internet has brought up a variety of new ways of getting in touch with people. Ever played Facebook? Of course you have, but how can you know that the new friends are really what they pretend to be? You may want look at a less known way how to meet people. In this concept you begin your adventure in a group and get something exciting to do. At least you may enjoy the event. And I hope you'll find even more...
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