Everyone in your grade is just as stressed as you about dating. You may not even realize how many ways you have it better than your paired-off friends, but there are a ton.Click through the slideshow below for 10 reasons to enjoy your current life as part of a non-couple -- and feel free to re-visit this every time you find yourself thinking, "OMG WHY AM I STILL SINGLE? And also, because dating in high school is way, way overrated.

One of the biggest sources of dating drama is ignoring the fact that men and women think, act, and communicate differently. There will come a time, usually after several months of dating someone special, when most guys will start to evaluate their feelings and think about a possible future together. When guys are looking for or first getting into a relationship, they often say they're looking for someone without "drama."But what does drama-free actually mean to them?While starting fights and stalking definitely falls under the umbrella of “dating drama,” most men have a broader definition of the term.Without realizing it, women speak their own language and expect a man to understand. Most women would prefer them to hurry up and make up their mind.No wonder new relationships can be so confusing and frustrating! After all, we want some assurance that the time we’re spending with a new guy is worth our while. " - "I'm doing a sociological study on perversion - up to advanced child molesting." - "Taggart." - "Yes, sir." - "I've decided to launch an attack that will reduce Rock Ridge to ashes." - "What do you want me to do, sir? Anyway, I've decided that tomorrow when the time is right, I'm gonna ask you to marry me. You've made me very happy."- "Gentlemen, I'd like you to meet your captain, Captain Oveur." - "Gentlemen, welcome aboard." - "Captain, your navigator, Mr. Dunn was over Unger and I was over Dunn." - "So, you see, both Dunn and I were under Oveur, even though I was under Dunn." - "Dunn was over Unger, and I was over Dunn." Airplane II: The Sequel (1982)"I think you're all f--ked in the head. It's a very desirable trait in long-term, committed relationships., it 's also a trait that can scare the bejeezus out of men in the first few months of dating. Well, some men tend to focus on decision-making and problem-solving, not talking through things, sharing their feelings, or acting on their emotions. But the good news is, once you've reached the stage where you're in a committed relationship, most men are capable of having conversations about what is and isn’t working, as well as dealing with — and expressing — emotions.For a guy, dating is confusing and scary enough, so when a woman says “we need to talk,” “where is this relationship going,” “what are you feeling right now,” or, God forbid, starts to cry, it can send him running for the hills. Once he gets over his fear and confusion and feels secure, you won't have to focus so much on “mindful dating.” In the meantime, however, here are my tips to keep things drama-free in the beginning of a new relationship:1. The pressure to date in high school is overwhelming and often all-consuming, particularly for those of you who have not had your first BF/GF yet.If you find yourself regularly feeling left behind, or like you're the only one without a siggo, we have two secrets to share with you: 1. Even the ones paired off are stressed about being paired off. This one is important, so pay close attention: flying through high school solo can actually be a much more fun experience. The first day seemed like a week and the second day seemed like five days. We're all gonna have so much f--kin' fun we'll need plastic surgery to remove our god-damn smiles. You know, I looked within the soul of the boy sitting next to me." Annie Hall (1977)"I know we've only known each other for four weeks and three days, but to me, it seems like nine weeks and five days. That monster is determined to suck you into his or her own personal, self-esteem issues (a.k.a. It is an ego-gone-wild, trying to right some wrong that you need to see contextually with its origins rooted in the past.Drama persons thrive on attention, but that’s because they learned to feel invisible and unimportant. They are merely trying to convince themselves, by trying to convince you, that they matter.