My younger sister and I had a great discussion about whether someone could be in happily in love with the same person forever. She believes that its not possible(such a cynic at 17!!!) and I told her that I thought it was. When I was her age I hadn't started dating yet (but wanted to) and was primarily focused on everything but that. I mean I was on dance , the school mascot, the yearbook staff, had a part time job etc etc. I was completely fulfilled with my friends and family and hobbies. Shes a bit different. Teenagers are naturally more guarded with their personal lives but I do know that she has had quite a few relationship dramas already. When I was 19 and in college i had my first boyfriend and became completely overwhelmed and consumed by this relationship. It became my entire life. Obviously it did not work out. Here's the thing that I've learned many relationships and dates and experiences later. You have to be fulfilled with your life first. No one worth while is going to be interested in a person whose only interest is them. 17 year olds don't know that 19 year olds don't know that and I'm sure other older people don't know that either. The more focused I became on bettering myself and my life the more attractive I became not only to myself but to other people. (and here's the fashion-y part of this) I didn't have to dress in a way to please other people but only to please myself, and that confidence attracted the right person. If you are not satisfied with yourself you will NEVER be satisfied with one person, one job or anything for that matter.(now for gratuitous photos of couples real or otherwise)