What's the point of having a girl/boyfriend?

[Less]

What's the point of having a girl/boyfriend as a teenager? It's not like you're gonna get married with that person.

[AutumnDae]

In most cases, ONE of your boyfriends/girlfriends is the person you marry...You never know which one it may be!

Along with that, how do you know which type of shoe you like if you don't try a few on? :)

[User Deleted]

I personally see little point in it but I understand relationships and still give my friends the best advice I can.

[suza23]

sex.

[anonymous53]

The point? To find out what you like in people when you're young so you don't need to search for years to find out what you like.

*Edit*

My parents started dating in 8th grade. They are now married going on 30 years. You might be with the person forever.

[Nihilus]

Generally, it's probably sex that the guy is after. It's what I have noticed, but I have seen some of the couples go on for years. People experiment for what they like, but I seriously see no point at my age. I have better things to worry about.

[tpzy94]

its so it can get you prepared for life n love...not sex it shows that you can have commitment and have emotions

[Noooooooooo]

What's the point of having a girl/boyfriend as a teenager? It's not like you're gonna get married with that person.

Most people would say " It's cause of da sex."
The truth is... it really is cause of da sex. I don't see any other reason.

[justalovestruckteen]

lol. Or maybe some teens just feel an hollow emptiness in their hearts, that could only be filled by a special person called a boyfriend or girlfriend. Maybe they want a deep friendship with deep communication, trust, and especially trust when nude.

Ok I didn't really meant it to be about sex again. lol.

[nick carter]

not sex at all, those are for others. well, its the fact that you are getting ready to have your own life, to enjoy times with the person you like / love and to simply love and get loved. thats for me. ^_^

[FainAgain]

Its a lot of work so you have to really like the person (relationships, not just dating) and if you really like eachother then relationships are a lot of fun. Its like having a best friend you like to make out with lol

[smithy94]

having someone who you can fall back on in hard times, someone who you can have fun times with and who knows the all the good and bad aspects of you and you can be totally yourself around.

[DaFunkYo]

For some it is to find love-true love- out side of the family.. i have found my true love in Jesus Christ... but i still have a girlfriend... for others... as my friend said " they do not get enough "love" in the family".. 1/2 of my reason for getting 1

[Indecision]

Well it's all a part of growing up and learning from your mistakes I guess?
Sure, you might not marry them. Infact, you're most likely not to marry them.
But you don't want to marry the first girlfriend/boyfriend you have either?
Teenage life is just preparing for adulthood, so enjoy it.

[Ambrosia]

Dating is for you to see potential mates for the future, or to help you decide what you may like for a potentail future mate.

My parents started dating when my mother was a Sophomore in high school. They have now been married over 30 years and they never broke up even once.

By the time you reach being a senior you are usually old enough to start looking for potential husbands/wives, even though in this day and age most people aren't. Girls usually start looking at a much earlier age then males even though it isn't rare to find a guy looking. Girls usually date guys who are already graduated (Usually a good 4 years older then themselves) while they are still in high school. Men around those ages are often times looking for a long term relationship and plenty of girls are as well.

I have had a few boyfriends in high school and only just recently found someone whom makes me happy the entire time. At first, I was looking for someone to keep me busy and to talk to. Now I've progressed and, without even looking, found someone who can potentially be with me much longer than a few weeks. <3

THAT is the point. And it keeps you from being lonely.

I don't see why MIDDLE SCHOOLERS date. I think dating should be restricted to 15 and up.

[Dunce]

It provides an experience, so you won't marry the first person you date :L Having relationships helps you know what you like and what you look for in a person. For example, some people don't realize they're gay literally until they go out with people and experiment with them. So to date people as a teenager helps you know who you are sexually, it's basically what teenage years are for, it's the transition into adulthood, so why not date?

And if you have feelings for someone, you're not going to say "I'm not going to go out with you because there's no point." If you like someone and they like you you's should totally be together. It brings people happiness, it's good for you.
And also, I know someone who's 17 who's been going out with the same guy since she was 11. She says she loves him. Even if something happens and they're forced apart, or even if they just grow apart that doesn't mean it was all for nothing. We don't love just for the marriage.

[anonymous.john]

Sometimes you just find the person that you fall for, you don't have to get married. Not everything in this world is about marriage and kids. There's nothing wrong with enjoying your time together as kids.

[LuckyLuke]

I actually just wrote a poem for class that describes the feelings you have w/ a person you're dating for awhile... it's modeled after Robert Hass's poem entitled Happiness

Young Love - by Luke ___

Because of the late night, tear and laughter stricken phone calls that ring so effortlessly from day to day
as we share our dreams, fears, hopes and lives from the minute of births first light until now,
as we lie on our beds, looking up at the ceiling from each perspective, only miles away from her
warm touch running gently across my head-

and because we stroll through the park for hours on end, planning for nothing and experiencing
everything; seeing the sunlight whisper against her soft, brown hair as she smiles and confides in me her
innermost secrets; the swans play in the backdrop, fluttering their white wings against the water as they
prepare to soar into the heavens, and the children laugh as they run along the sand that encompasses
the nearby lake-

and because as we walk, our hands slowly shift and fold into one another, clasping finger against finger
and us gently glancing, hoping that the other is smiling and seeing her deep brown eyes meet yours as if
nature is playing some sweet harmony that osculates around you two alone-

and because as your smiles meet one another, your feet stop, your heart pounces through your chest,
and you take her other hand in yours as she looks up into your eyes; she gently bites her lip and you
lean in towards each other, awaiting a tender kiss and knowing that you’re both thinking, “young
love is sweet, warm, gentle honesty that wishes for nothing more than for what’s happening now to be
eternal.”.

[Cloud]

Sometimes you just find the person that you fall for, you don't have to get married. Not everything in this world is about marriage and kids. There's nothing wrong with enjoying your time together as kids.
This...

Its not like its too much to ask for to be able to be happy with someone
Just because most relationships lead to sex, it doesnt mean that the reason behind it is sex.
The two people being close and happy together is what will lead to the sex.

[Sage]

To feel better about yourself.