feeling behind romantically
Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2026 11:07 pm
hi! so just for reference im a cis female 15 yrs old and im just feeling really behind in terms of romantic relationships
im seeing all my peers get boyfriends and girlfriends (im bisexual) and im starting to feel like im doing something wrong
i know that romantic relationships are in no way everything and shouldnt be put on a pedestal, i am confident and secure in my platonic relationships and feel that i am ready to pursue romantic interests
im almost 16 and im worried that if i dont learn how to have these interactions soon then i might not be able to develop those kinds of relationships in the future (im diagnosed with autism and adhd!)
im very high masking and i consider myself pretty conventionally attractive so i dont think its an appearance thing; im just not sure how im supposed to foster romantic opportunity in my life
i talked to one boy previously and i liked him quite a bit but he was the first person to ever approach me, i want those kinds of experiences because i think it can be beneficial for my future social-emotional development and stuff
am i doing something wrong?
im seeing all my peers get boyfriends and girlfriends (im bisexual) and im starting to feel like im doing something wrong
i know that romantic relationships are in no way everything and shouldnt be put on a pedestal, i am confident and secure in my platonic relationships and feel that i am ready to pursue romantic interests
im almost 16 and im worried that if i dont learn how to have these interactions soon then i might not be able to develop those kinds of relationships in the future (im diagnosed with autism and adhd!)
im very high masking and i consider myself pretty conventionally attractive so i dont think its an appearance thing; im just not sure how im supposed to foster romantic opportunity in my life
i talked to one boy previously and i liked him quite a bit but he was the first person to ever approach me, i want those kinds of experiences because i think it can be beneficial for my future social-emotional development and stuff
am i doing something wrong?