Hook Ups, Break Ups, and Make Ups

Why is relationship status so important to so many people? Why do so many people think they need a boyfriend/ girlfriend to survive? In high school it seems like the end of the world if you're single. Why? Being single allows you to explore who you are, it lets you do what you want when you want. You can look at guys/ girls and not feel bad you find them attractive. Why give up that freedom so early? You are still young, no rush at all. Sure I've been dumped and I've done the dumping a number of times. It seems like the end of the world, but its not. Being in a relationship lets you explore what you like and don't like in the opposite sex. You have your whole life to find a soul mate. While you're young just focus on you and what you need to do in life. Go for your goals and never change them for anyone other than yourself. If someone asks you to change they don't truly love you. So follow your dreams and if that special someone shows up in your life then cherish them, but it probably won't happen during high school.