Must I have a girlfriend now?

[BlackMoon]

Like is it a sin for me not to have a gf, I'm 18 and currently busy working towards my future in college and don't have time for girls but my friends and brother (16) all have one and think I should also.
How should I react to this next time? cause I'm sick and tired of their constant nagging, they even thought I can't ask a girl out.. Lmao.

[Katie2003]

You should only do what you feel is right at this time in your life. Just because others might do something, doesn't mean you automatically need to follow. If you want some romantic companionship then go for it. But if you are fine without it, then don't feel forced into it by others around you.

[Naturelover]

tell them that your career is more important at the moment.

[ska8er]

Tell them when they start nagging that
once u r ready for a girlfriend that u will
let them know and ask for their advice.

[InternetTeen]

You should only have a girlfriend if you want to and feel you are ready. It's your life and your choices.

[Oscar-V3.0]

Like is it a sin for me not to have a gf, I'm 18 and currently busy working towards my future in college and don't have time for girls but my friends and brother (16) all have one and think I should also.
How should I react to this next time? cause I'm sick and tired of their constant nagging, they even thought I can't ask a girl out.. Lmao.

You certainly dont have to. You should only do it if you have the will, and if you find the right girl that suits you.
If there ever was one thing you have to do, that would be to live your life as you see fit
You just dont date a girl just because someone else told you
So next time just tell your friends just to mind with their private life, and you can handle yours.
You also dont have any thing to prove to them, and certainly not that you are able to date a girl

Or maybe you could tell them, I do have a girlfriend, but given how fools you look trying tonmess into my private life, I'm not sure I want her to meet you :P

[Abhorrence]

It's, honestly, so irritating how people seem to believe that a life is only good if there's a significant other in it. You can live your life perfectly and happily, whether there's a partner in it or not, people need to start having some more self-worth.

[Karalectric]

There is so much pressure to have a gf/bf. I feel it too!!! But hey, it sounds like you have other priorities and that is okay. Just be up front about it. Good luck!!!

[Caycedilla]

You don’t have to be in a relationship at all. I think it’s very good that you’ve set goals with college and your career in the future, and if you believe that having a girlfriend is not the best thing right now then it’s probably best decision. It’s very mature of you to realize this, and I would try to explain your goals and priorities to anyone who tries to pressure you

[BlackMoon]

Oh my! I'm glad how this thread turned out and the support from you guys, I love ya for that.
And I think I found my home..

[tessa-]

Probably better if you don’t if that’s how you are focused
Wait for it to happen naturally

[PlasmaHam]

Don't rush to get a gf just because you feel pressured to have one. I'm 19, in college, and I've never had a gf. I just never felt any strong desire towards anyone, and I've had other priorities in life. Just very recently have I actually started talking to someone I would consider dating, though if anything comes from that remains to be seen. I can definitely understand the nagging that comes from family and friends about dating, but don't feel pressured. Someone will come your way.

[Connordude]

Always ask why
If it is because you think you should or it’s what you are supposed to do

Don’t

[ImJulia]

why would you need one.. Who cares if you do not

[Elysium]

Family and Friends :arrow: Relationships and Dating

It sounds like you already know the answer but as an adult, I can assure you that no, you do not need a girlfriend at any point in your life. Girls are not collectibles and it sounds like your friends/family are more concerned with the status than anything else. I'm sure I don't need to point out how shallow that is :P

[EvaNL]

How should I react to this next time? cause I'm sick and tired of their constant nagging, they even thought I can't ask a girl out.. Lmao.

I agree with most of the answers given by others. Tell them you have other things on your mind, that you have other things to do and/or that you don't want to be held back in your endeavors by a girlfriend. Or just tell them to mind their own business.

But if you're in a really bad mood and are fed up with their nagging, you could say something like: "I'd rather have NO girlfriend than having a nasty, ugly, smelly hag like yours as a girlfriend".
Of course, I would never say something like this myself, and I'm not saying you should. ;) :D

[Emilyfox]

Totally a sin, you’re a complete failure if you don’t have a gf
Obviously you don’t have to if you don’t want to, what a silly question