Why I’m NOT Dating in High School (And why that’s okay)

Feeling like the only one without a boyfriend? 😅 In this episode, we’re peeling back the layers on teen dating culture and why the "pressure to pair up" is actually a trap. We talk about guarding your heart, why your identity isn't found in a relationship status, and the power of waiting for the person God has for you. If you’ve ever felt "behind" because you’re single, this conversation is for you. In this episode, we talk about: The Pressure: How to handle the "Why don't you have a boyfriend?" questions. The Heart: The danger of "dating for fun" vs. dating with purpose. The Future: How to pray for your future husband right now. The Truth: Finding your worth in Christ, not a crush. Chapters: 0:00 Are you actually ready to date? 1:04 The pressures of teen dating culture 4:47 Dating for purpose vs. dating for pleasure 8:34 How multiple breakups affect your heart 14:36 The beauty of waiting for the right person 16:36 Why being single is actually a "superpower" 17:03 Final thoughts & prayer Connect with the community: Are you in a "waiting season" or currently dating? Let’s chat in the comments! 👇

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Why I’m NOT Dating in High School (And why that’s okay) is an episode from UncommonTEEN: The Podcast for Christian Teen Girls by Jamie Kirschner.

This episode is 17:11 long.

This episode was published on Feb 2, 2026.

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