I don’t remember dreaming of a “high school sweethearts” relationships. I think it’s because as soon as I was close to hit the right age for it I knew I wasn’t dying to date a man at all. As I was growing so much, my relationship with men changed a lot as well, starting to be sexualized , often without my consent, played a huge role in how I relate to guys. It also played a role into my journey with my sexuality which definitely was a journey. As well as making “not being flirtatious” part of my personality, on building an independence where I feel so happy and complete without dating someone. That resulted in me having extremely high standards, on trusting myself on weather connections are worth pursuing, for myself as much as for others, and only seeking that RARE connection that I know, I’ve seen with my friends too, IS worth it. A mix of all these factors, plus my personal experience with crushing and being crushed on is why I haven’t dated in high school and realistically probably won’t. So let’s dog into it!! Enjoy.