I (16M) have been trying to find love on teen dating sites and even on Reddit sometimes for over a year and I’m starting to wonder if it’s just a waste of time and if I even have a chance to find someone genuine online. I can’t really find look for love irl because I’m still in the closet mainly because I live in a very close minded, gossipy, and all around unaccepting town and I don’t even wanna know how much ridicule and bullying I’d receive from my peers at school, friends, and maybe even some family. And I’m already discriminated for my skin color and just looked at as “weird” because I’m a introvert and I have bad anxiety and ADHD. Needless to say, I plan on moving out of this area asap. But until then I’ve been trying to find friends and possible boyfriends online and it’s been a crazy journey. I’ve met several guys who just sketched me out, several dudes who asked outright for nsfw stuff right away and people who just treated me like crap and I took it because I was dumb and thought it was normal. Despite all the craziness I’m still trying and it’s getting Exaughsting and it just makes me wonder, is this even worth it? Most of my friends are in relationships and when I see them together, tbh it makes me jealous/sad cuz I feel like I’m missing out. I’ve never even gone to prom or dances or parties because I feel like I’ll stand out cause I don’t have a date with me. I know I could like bring one of my girl friends but I don’t want them to think that I want a relationship and give them false hope. Anyways thanks for listening and I hope everyone has a great 2023!