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I knew I liked boys since elementary. Almost every year I had a new crush or boyfriend. But I never had a serious relationship until I was 22.

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My first romantic relationship was in my Junior year of High School. I was probably either 16 or 17 years old. I'm not too sure on how old someone should be when they start dating, but for some reason I had it ingrained in my brain, maybe from my parents, that I shouldn't start dating until I was 16.

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I had high expectations.
I felt weird when ppl would always ask why I didnt have a boyfriend
but as I got older ppl praised me for not just dating anyone

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it started on my 19th birthday and ended just after I turned 20. Well I could have dated earlier. I wasn't allowed to by my parents until I was 16 in comparison to my classmates.  I think personally 16-17 would be best.

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my first real relationship wasn't until my second year of college. I think that the age you should start dating at depends on the person, but I'd say you should be old enough to understand the consequences before you get into a "real" relationship.

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16, but it was mostly based around physical intimacy, as were most relationships at that age were. I would say my first real relationship based on compatibility was not until early to mid twenties.
I don't think there is any one age to start dating, but more importantly "why" to start dating.

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I was 12 and we were “boyfriend and girlfriend”, but more on paper than reality, though it was my first “French-kiss” 😳 I was wide-eyed...after that it was when I was 15 we dated for 6 months

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I dated someone from church for two years, starting when I was 13. I think high school is a decent time to start dating because then you're ensured to have adults around you who can give you advice as they see you interacting with your significant other that you might not get in a first relationship otherwise

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My first real romantic relationship was when i was 17. I was a senior in high school and he had just graduated and was in his first semester in college at csuf. This has been my 1st and only real relationship. I believe that one should start at they age they feel mature enough to make important decisions

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I was taught how to kiss, as well as other inappropriate things, by an older neighbor when I was around preschool age. This lead me to start kissing (with tongue) as early as preschool. Unfortunately I picked the principles daughter and cause all kinds of trouble for myself. I also had a "girlfriend" in kindergarten.

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I was taught how to kiss, as well as other inappropriate things, by an older neighbor when I was around preschool age. This lead me to start kissing (with tongue) as early as preschool. Unfortunately I picked the principles daughter and cause all kinds of trouble for myself. I also had a "girlfriend" in kindergarten.

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My first "'dating" type of relationship though would have been around 13.

I think relationships can start in High School, but overall, it is really just a waste of time leading to problems (most of the time).

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My ""boyfriend" was in 8th grade. My first little love but I wouldn't consider it my first real relationship. I would say my first actual boyfriend wasn't until after high school.

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I was much older than the average adolescent. I was dealing with my own sense of self and comfort. My first real romantic relationship cropped up when I was in my early 20s but was short-lived.

When it comes to the age of first dating, I think it is different for everyone. I don't think it would necessarily be appropriate for younger adolescents, but the ability for an individual to be able to handle it definitely varies.

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I was 15 and dated him for 6 years. I think it depends on the individual's maturity level. you have to judge their reasoning for dating the person and if they are ready

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I didn’t start dating until my junior year of college. I wasn’t out in high school because I didn’t want to be made fun of because of it. My first serious relationship wasn’t until a year ago.

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I lost my virginity sophomore year of high school but started experimenting with making out and groping in middle school. Didn't have my first serious boyfriend until senior year though. I don't feel like it's affected me negatively but I feel kids should start getting seriously intimate late junior year/ senior year.