I also havnt been in a relationship since I was 16, I am now 19. I fell in love with a girl and dated her off and on from grade 8 to grade 9 then made it serious for almost 2 years, untill she dumbed me. Im still in love with her, and iv been very depressed about the fact that I havnt had anyone else since. The only adivce I can give you is, if you really want a boyfriend, talk to as many guys as possible, just start talking to any guy you see. Find ones that perhaps you dont feel intimidated around, start getting comfortable with the opposite sex and sooner or later you will have yourself a good boy friend. Lately iv tryed to follow this method and slowely im becoming more confortable around the opposite sex again. I still wish I had my ex back :(. Hope this helps, take care!

Just get out there and met new people. How about inviting the neighbor over for dinner,or maybe you to can go bowling together. Talk to more guys and just get use to talking and being around guys.

Lolz its soo sweet to find someone which is in the situation I have been a year ago... Me 2 I fell for my neighbour!! =)
euh... The thing is that now he's left me =(....
But being shy I remember it took me 2 whole months to finally gather up my wits to approach him.And havin repeated a sentence several times in front of the mirror, I ended up directly asking for his mobile phone number!!!! How embarrassed I was! But finally I learnt he 'd been in luv wit me for over a year!!!
Just one advice--- look into the person's eyes when u talk and it doesnt matter if u look awkward coz somtimes guys find this attractive and cute!=) good luck!
-a 17 year old gurl-

I would try to think of it this way, I would rather not be in a relationship at all than to be with someone that treats you like dirt!

Never wish for something too much, it may happen and you might really regret it!
To the one who likes the one next door, just ask him over, or whatever, the worst he can say is no and if he says no then you know it is time to move on.

And to the guy who got hurt, you have to move on, you cannot dwell on something or someone!

Good luck!

I was like you once until I got bored from siting by myself because I was to shy. So I cracked and went stupid and started talking to people walking down the street. And it was awsome. And now I have had about one girl for about 4 months and another for about 2 years. Before it was bored from being alone all the time but now it's like being on some really good happy drugs.

So yeah my advice is just be a loonie and even if you stay single at least you'll be having fun. Or just be yourself yeah that would make you look less mental. My friends think i'm wierd. But I make them laugh.

Umm, don't wanna sound like a killjoy, but are you overweight?, have many spots?

A picture would help, other people could then judge you on your looks, since a lot of guys do go stright for that. (not all, but a lot)

i think since your neighbour is shy also, you might just have a chance with him, try speaking to him, if you haven't already.

I hope the best to your dating.

Yes, it is hard, you can take heart in the fact that there are many others who feel the same, i've never had a relationship, been on a date, or had any romantic attraction between anyone, and i'm 18. I only loved someone once, but she betrayed me too many times to carry on, and there was no relationship that could have ever come to fruition. One thing I have learnt from this is that if your "prospective boyfriend" is worried about how you look, what clothes and perfume you wear, etc, is that really worth it? So never worry about such an image too much. Your lover should have a deep emotional connection, and it will inevitably be mutual, and you will know when you find it.