These days I've been feeling like I need someone in my life. Not like a friend or family, but like, in a sense of romantic feelings. I want to have someone, but I feel it's near impossible because I'm a girl, and I think I like girls too. Like, I went to a trip a few weeks ago, and there was this girl, and she was so nice and a good vibe, and oil so pretty and everything. But problem was she's 18, and I'm 16. So that's one problem, but then of course, she's straight. It's like, what's the point of even trying to talk to her if I know there's no chance? lIKE, IT FURSTRATES ME SO MUCH.

im so useless, even tho i try my best to help i fuck it up everytime

Highschool is hard. Growing up I've never had a guy ask me out or even spark interest in me, but it was completely different for everyone else around me. All of my friends, peers, and classmates had or have partners and I really feel like im missing out. Im tuned in with socializing, and I do make attempts at putting myself out there, but it feels hopeless almost every time. It might sound like being desperate to some, but overall its just a fear that im behind or im just hard to love. I dont need male validation at all, but relationships have been made to be so important in highschool. Because of that, its always been one of my highest priorities, and im trying my best on figuring out how to prioritize myself first. Any advice for the following and coping with FOMO?