I am one of those who are in their twenties and never had a partner (unless you count that one odd semi edating stuff I got going at one time). And thus never felt touch of a partner or their love lol.
Well in my teens, I never had these feelings this high and I always felt focusing on my studies was the best so I had myself distracted all the time. Love was a foreign concept.
Even now it does feel like one, but after a long online situationship( ? idk what you call it) I feel it unlocked something in me. I have been feeling stuff I haven’t felt before and this had me trying to watch some romcoms which I never did in my teenage. But these don’t really sit with me and idk how to deal with the random waves of endearing for a loving partner (my teenage self of me is still cringing at this while I type >W<) .
So what are some ways to quench off this particular thrist (without, obviously, getting a gf)?
Note: I will look for a gf in the long run for sure, I’m only looking at alternative ways of dealing with these feelings.
go out and meet people, not just for dating but hobbies etc.
I do not have the exact advice since I was never in similar situation, but I had a friend I who went through their teens with similar approach. And they managed to have no issues with this. I expect because they were very social.
I have a hunch some socializing would help and meeting new people in new environments. I think it will be especially useful to do that without looking for a partner. This will probably help you explore and understand this new feeling better.
Also talking about it with a close friend might be useful.
In general, masturbation. It tends to cool one’s head, though not always.
Alternatively, having a pet will redirect that feeling towards their wellbeing, while the responsibility of caring for them daily might crush it with difficulties.Also, hobbies or work. Having your mind and body occupied with anything other than being lovey-dovey can keep the desires away until they wind down on their own temporarily.