TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
I'm a 13 year old girl whos never had a boyfriend. is that normal? i mean ive asked guys out but they've always sed no. is that normal for me not to have a boyfriend yett at this age???. please help me!!!!

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hi,

Thanks for emailing us at TEEN LINE. I understand that you're really freaked out about not having a boyfriend, but I wonder if you're comparing yourself to other girls your age. Well, good news: it's completely normal for a 13-year-old, to not have a boyfriend, because people start dating at different ages. It depends on a lot of factors such as when they're ready to date, if their parents will allow them too, etc.
Do you have anyone to talk to about this? A friend, a parent, o r maybe a sibling? They may have had experience in the same thing, but please know that you could call us if you want to talk.
The hotline is open from 6 to 10 P.M. (Pacific Time). You can call us collect at 310-855-4673.