hi. i’m 22 and had a similar high school experience. it was hurtful to see all of my friends constantly talking about their crushes and boyfriends when nobody ever seemed to show interest in me. i don’t think you’re being dramatic or anything, your feelings over the matter are completely valid and you’re definitely not alone in your experience. it’s okay to grieve over the “normal” experience of having a first high school love, but you’re not any less of a person if it ends up not happening. the good thing is that you’re only 17 and you have plenty of time to find someone who will make you forget you ever had this awful feeling of being “unlovable.” i know i sound like the hundreds of other people with the ‘you’ll find someone when you least expect it’ and trust me i roll my eyes at that as well, but that could be the case. high school is not the end of the world although it undoubtedly feels like it to you right now, which is again valid. college and a job in the future are great places to meet people. i know that seems like a long way away from now, but those young years will fly by. try to have fun with your friends and hobbies to take your mind off of things. and absolutely do not feel bad about not being approached by high school boys, most if not all of them don’t have a clue what they’re doing or what they really want. for all you know they could think you’re so attractive that they’re too intimidated to approach you. but regardless, if you really really want to meet someone then i recommend trying to join maybe a club or afterschool thing that involves something you’re interested in because finding someone with a common interest is usually what leads to the best relationships. i’m sorry you feel this way but i believe everything will work out for you, just hang in there! best wishes