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first, DO NOT TRY TO MEET "BOYS" ONLINE!! This is SO dangerous, especially if you are feeling vulnerable. There are predators out there who are looking for kids like you!!

The best advice I can give you is to just be yourself. If you attract a boy by pretending to be something you're not, he's not really liking you for you. This won't make you or him happy.

You said you didn't want to wait until you are older but you are still very young. If you were my daughter (mine is 9), I wouldn't even allow you to date at all! You just aren't ready yet at 13. At your age, I know that its hard to hear from adults not to grow up too fast -- but, seriously, don't grow up too fast!!! Concentrate on school and your piano; hang out with your friends (boys & girls); read and learn as much as you can . . . All of these things, when you are older and really ready to start dating, will only make you a more interesting person -- the kind of person that will be attractive to the kind of boy who will be worth your time and attention.

So, please, STAY SAFE and enjoy being a girl for the next few years before you have to become a woman . . . I wish I could help you more, but I will be thinking about you and praying for you.

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Elyse,

You're not desperate, lonely, or a total loser despite what some of these Yahoo! Answer-lifers might tell you. Who are any of them to judge when they spend countless hours posting two word answers on here to "up their score"?

Experiencing relationships when you're a teenager is a way to learn more about the type of person you'll eventually want to end up with. But take it from anyone over the age of 25 and they'll tell you that right now, any guy you meet will just be another learning step so don't get so caught up on one person. See them as someone you want to spend time with and that you have fun with but don't get so upset about it. Believe me, all adults have been there. I know that sounds like a cliche' that all parents use but it's absolutely true. You may think that you really need a boyfriend now, however, your best bet is to enjoy your youth while you still have it. It's the most care free time of your life! So if one person doesn't care to date you, don't sweat it.

Right now, your school and your neighborhood seem like this huge world and that it's all that there's out there. You'll soon learn that each town has it's own schools and neighborhood and that there are thousands of them over the world. Once you get out of that place, everyone is on a social equal ground. What went on when you were younger doesn't matter. So again, don't sweat it.

Hey, i think you are watching too many movies. Getting to know a guy first by making friends would be best before you start any real relationship. You are very young, u should go have fun with your friends, party, studies, boys, movies, food.

You can be yourself, to let everyone know about you. Being yourself, people will love you. Do not pretend to be someone else. You will not be happy.

Online guys, hmm.. there are good n bad guys. You can make friends with them but do not meet them up unless you have a friend to go with.

You are not desperate, or a loser. Maybe, lonely. You just need more friends. I can be your friend. Just tagged me. You are 13, behave like one.

Good luck and keep searching for your real good friends. =)

for one you are way to young to be on here looking for guys too hook up with and theres so much dangerous things around the cyber world its not even funny. Second focus on ur school work i kno it hurts and he only like u as a friend but there will be guys out there for u but right now plz dont be in no rush for a boyfriend because if you mess around and make the wrong mistake you will feel bad and be mad at yourself fora very long time so plz focus on urwork guys there will be guys out there for you i wish u best

At age thirteen I don't think you're going to find a nice boyfriend on line. What website would you go to?

I would start to try to be friends with boys in you neighborhood and school and let things develop from there. Being 13 is hard. It does get better. I promise.

You are feeling this way because you are hitting puberty, girlfriend. You are very vulnerable at this age, meaning easy for someone to take advantage of. The LAST thing you need to do is meet pervs on the net. My advice, have fun being a teen, find yourself and what makes you happy--a girl with goals and dreams and hobbies is more attractive then a desperate one...FIND YOURSELF FIRST, THE REST WILL FOLLOW I PROMISE YOU THAT!!!

well i guess we hav sumthing in common...n dat is getting a boyfriend too....don't meet guys on the internet....u can but u have to noe them....bcuz talking to a stranger is dangerous....if u want a guy to like you then jus be yourself..be patient, you'll find the right guy...jus don't worry too much...

<3 Angie a.k.a. Tastee

kinda dangerous unless you know the guy its not safe to do that and for all you know the guy could be old enough to be your father

be patient. the right guy will come when you're ready :)

and don't waste time being depressed about being single, enjoy it!