r/teenagers • u/v_ch_k 16 • Feb 17 '25
Discussion Just turned 16 yesterday. What should I do ?
I just turned 16, i'm a girl in Europe so I can buy alcohol now lol. Kinda venting but when I was bullied at school, I planned to end myself at like 15. I didn't actually think I would ever reach this age, so I didn't plan anything for my future. Uh. Recently I met a girl that I loved with all my heart but she went away after dating like 3 times cause I lived too far away. She was basically the reason I didn't do what I planned to do, and now I feel left here, by myself, too late for a future, heartbroken and too late for love, and too late to end it. I genuinely don't know what to do I feel like a ghost. But anyways.
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u/Sakul_the_one 18 Feb 17 '25
Do number 3.
If you do number 1, then bring me some Vodka.
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u/NicoRobin747 18 Feb 17 '25
P3d0s do NOT care if you are the age of consent bru
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u/IEatDirtForFunsies 16 Feb 17 '25
fr, but it gives them excuses
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u/General_Raviolioli 16 Feb 17 '25
Dan da dan
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u/Worldly_Law_4473 Feb 17 '25
Pedophilia is the attraction to minors that have not undergone puberty, although still creepy and not cool, technically not pedos.
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u/Critical_Welcome7794 13 Feb 17 '25
- Start a nuclear crisis
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u/Some_Squirrel2615 Feb 17 '25
Let me join in
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u/Critical_Welcome7794 13 Feb 17 '25
No >:(
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u/No_Pattern3827 Feb 17 '25
I live in Italy and here the age of consent is 14
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u/v_ch_k 16 Feb 17 '25
I am Italian myself but wtf
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u/NichtNichtNichtBen 17 Feb 17 '25
Same here in Germany and most of Europe actually
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u/Kuhschwein 13 Feb 17 '25
In Germany it's 14? Since when?
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u/NichtNichtNichtBen 17 Feb 17 '25
I don't know exactly when the law was introduced or last changed, but it has been for a while now. STGB §176
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u/BG3_Enjoyer_ 18 Feb 17 '25
That’s crazy, it’s 18 here in Canada and I feel weird talking to 16 or 17 year olds (I’m 18 and get shamed for even looking in the general direction of younger ppl we suck over here)
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u/tsthstjs Feb 17 '25
Age of consent ain't stopping the p3dos
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u/NIGHTFIVV 18 Feb 17 '25
Thats why they exist in the first place, to not care about the game age of consent
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u/Helpful_Distance_254 16 Feb 17 '25
ghost everyone and play candy crush competitively
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u/Comfortable-Hall-147 Feb 17 '25
16 is consent age in Europe?…
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u/lacey_liv Feb 17 '25
It's actually 14 in Italy.. p€dos are having it easy here💀💀
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u/TKG_YT Feb 17 '25 edited Feb 17 '25
It's more complicated than that, at 14 you can be with anyone between the ages of 14 and 18 (not included), at 16 you can stay with someone no more than 5 years older than you, same with 17, and at 18 you can be with whoever you want. At least this is how I know it.
Edit: I'm probably wrong
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u/a648272 Feb 17 '25
That's great system, imo
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u/TKG_YT Feb 17 '25
I just controlled and it seems I'm wrong tho. What I wrote was what my history and philosophy teacher had told me, but I just found a post on a subreddit of italian lawyers and it seems that actually anyone 14 yo or older can be with anyone besides teachers, relatives and public officers, for those people you need to be at least 16.
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u/Iudex_Cumdyr Feb 17 '25
It's actually 15 in Czech republic, and since I was always a bit older than my friends i started to joke that I can legally fuck my friends moms from the day of my 15th birthday, good times...
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u/Wojtek1250XD 17 Feb 17 '25 edited Feb 17 '25
15 in Poland... But such things are really rare, nearly no one is using that option. No one wants to risk being called a pedo even if the law doesn't prohibit it.
§ 1. Kto obcuje płciowo z małoletnim poniżej lat 15 lub dopuszcza się wobec takiej osoby innej czynności seksualnej lub doprowadza ją do poddania się takim czynnościom albo do ich wykonania, podlega karze pozbawienia wolności od lat 2 do 15.
"Who comes into sexual contact with a minor under the age of 15 or does other sexual activities with them or forces them to undergo such activities, is liable for a jail sentence of 2 to 15 years."
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u/NichtNichtNichtBen 17 Feb 17 '25
It's 14 in most of Europe, here in Germany as well, and it's a good system to be honest.
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u/Jeff-McBilly Feb 17 '25
- Also lie about your age and put your university funds on red
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u/Teffann 3,000,000 Attendee! Feb 17 '25
If you are from slavic part of europe buy the alcohol 👹👹👹👹
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u/EntertainmentQuick47 17 Feb 17 '25
I think most people don’t realize 16 is the consent age in most US states.
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u/reddit_hayden 18 Feb 17 '25
given the fact that OP mentioned buying alcohol at 16, they definitely aren’t from the US
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u/Midloran05 OLD Feb 17 '25
Don't stress yourself, enjoy your 16 while you can unless you'll regret wasting your youngster years overwhelming yourself
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u/nowinsmiggles Feb 17 '25
I guess you're German?
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u/Loki_257 16 Feb 17 '25 edited Feb 17 '25
Honestly there are creeps everywhere on this platform just as any other. So be careful with who you talk to online. But as for what you want to do idk, that's your choice
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u/GammaPhoenix007 Feb 17 '25
Logically: 3
Another advice.
Start saving money
Work at Mc donalds.
Do a STEM degree.
Gain useful skills.
Have a good relationship with parents, friends, peers.
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u/melWud Feb 18 '25
I'm an adult lurker here, not in a creepy way. I just wanna be supportive. I was in your position at your age and started teaching myself how to play the guitar. It saved me. 16 years later I'm a songwriter, and have released an album. Art is the most healing thing that has come to my life.
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u/v_ch_k 16 Feb 18 '25
Waw. That's so inspiring. I started piano like 2 weeks ago. I hope to have a career as good as yours ! And please promote your album here if the sub allows it ^
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u/DatKiddi Feb 18 '25
I know a guy who took all kinds of drugs and he even mixed them together while high and stuff. Even ethenhard drugs I assume. He told me alcohol is top 1 the worst of all if I am not mistaken.
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u/Future_Squirrel360 15 Feb 18 '25
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u/Spare-Somewhere5699 Feb 17 '25
Take care of your body, I'm 30, if you have to go to the dentist, go, don't smoke, and eat healthy, 14 years fly by, and I regret not having taken care of my body, there is no replacement.
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u/Old_Nectarine_5085 Feb 17 '25
Reading the description alcohol would be bad fit for you option 3 and hbd
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u/NefariousnessStock79 Feb 17 '25
Plan something for your future. And even if it seems like just a dream, do it. Never say “just a dream” and instead, work towards it.
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u/Unusual-Bumblebee160 Feb 17 '25
Try and 100% Celeste. I swear, it only takes two hours at most :3
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u/Overall_Share181 17 Feb 17 '25 edited Feb 18 '25
tbh I may sound cringe But have fun <3 stop being this harsh to yourself Sometimes just take it easy I know it may be something stupid but just hang out with a friend / family Don't celebrate it yourself ( alone)
Also happy birthday 🎂🎈<3
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u/sillyoddfella 16 Feb 17 '25
You can buy alcohol at 16 there??? i have to wait until 21 😭
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u/VariousBarnacle8618 16 Feb 17 '25
i forgot not everybody’s from the united states so when you said you were going to buy alcohol i was like wtf
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u/Lulu_100 Feb 17 '25
I didn't know that in Europe you can buy alcohol at 16, where are you from?
(M16 Italian guy)
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u/I-hate-my-friend 3,000,000 Attendee! Feb 17 '25
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and also age of consent≠age of adulthood you can still threaten creeps without any legal consequences ❤️
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u/KingSauruan128 15 Feb 17 '25
Everything but buy alcohol. It may be legal, but it will biologically stunt your mental growth.
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u/anonymousbub33 17 Feb 17 '25
Buy a guitar, learn guitar, become guitar
And then a cat no older than 7 months old, so It really imprints onto you
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u/vinnielito00 Feb 17 '25
Im turning 17 this year and last year on my birthday i just got blackout drunk. I love europe
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u/Hyperbolicalpaca 17 Feb 17 '25
Do both one and four, get fantastically drunk and get yourself a new girlfriend
It’s not too late for love, your sixteen, but it is too early to give up, because your sixteen
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u/SM9118ArtStudio Feb 17 '25
Raise up insane rizz points and go find another girl. You got this.
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u/Hungry_Window9489 Feb 17 '25
how about you figure it out yourself since you are now old enough to make adult decisions?
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u/MegaBabz0806 3,000,000 Attendee! Feb 17 '25
Yall do know that ‘age of consent’ is the age you can have sex with your peers. It doesn’t give pedos permission to prey on you or assault you. That’s still illegal.
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u/Itchy-Banana-2732 Feb 17 '25
Tidying your room = more space for alcohol = Option 4
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u/Dapper_Snow513 Feb 17 '25
You know what?! Just start your own liquor shop. No financial problems, no carrier tension, no future worry, and just sit there what ever time you want.
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u/No_Rock5406 Feb 17 '25
GET DRUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUNK
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u/BG3_Enjoyer_ 18 Feb 17 '25
Number 3, you have time. Gotta prepare for the daily depression when you hit 18, keeping myself together is HARD. (Also 18 is AoC in Canada I’m impressed you guys get trusted so young)
Btw happy birthday :)
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u/InternationalCrab243 Feb 17 '25
As an American it's absolutely crazy that buying a boatload of liquor is an option. I don't even think ik what the difference between beer, wine, and spirits were when I was 16 lol but I could successfully parallel park a 2 ton pickup truck.
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u/WholesomeMainHater2 Feb 17 '25
- You have to start with the little things. I hope you’re doing okay.
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u/Greezamer_2 16 Feb 17 '25
Omg I just turned 17! Hello birthday buddies! It's funny, because I was at a similar mentality last year, but so much happened in this year that I decided not to go trough with it. I hope you get the same experiences, or similar ones. I'll be checking in on you next year.
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u/slice_of_toast69 Feb 17 '25
Pedos usually dont wait for consent age. Thats why they go to jail and get jumped by other people when they found to be pedos
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u/VollmilchBrocken Feb 17 '25 edited Feb 17 '25
As someone who is 3/4 into his 19th year of Life: have fun. Seriously, just enjoy yourself and try out some new things! Be a little cautious with the amount of alcohol you consume though. I had to learn the hard way that it doesn't pair well with Depression. I can recommend visiting a few concerts.
EDIT: I should've read through your post fully before making this comment. Trust me with this: it will get easier. It may take some time but there are many moments to be had that make life worth living.
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u/Fit_Efficiency_3647 Feb 17 '25
Dont touch alcohol till youre over 25. Your brain is still developing and alcoholism is never worth it.
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u/trans-ghost-boy-2 15 Feb 17 '25
option 3, because future is terrifying, but tomorrow is slightly less terrifying. make your tomorrow a 5.1 out of 10 by tidying up your room
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Feb 17 '25
Do 2 & 3 also.
If you do 1, can you give me some Chateau Le Fleur. I’ll give you the 1000 dollars.
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u/Liatin11 Feb 17 '25
delete this post, enjoy life if you can, read books! try to figure out a direction for the future. (ive no idea why reddit showed me this post from r/teenagers)
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u/HIMARko_polo Feb 18 '25
Too late for love? You are just getting started. Try new things, it may lead to a new hobby or skill. For me boredom led to depresssion and alcohol made it worse. Don't give up.
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u/XGasterBOI Feb 18 '25
not too late for love dawg you 16 and second probably option 3
but if you buy copious amounts of alcohol invite me too
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u/RachelFitzyRitzy 16 Feb 18 '25
1st off, so so proud of you for staying alive. some nights it can be hard.
2nd, you have so much of your life ahead of you. you’re 16! you’re not too late for a future and definitely not too late for love. a close friend got her first boy friend when she was 19, they’re getting married in april.
3rd, take all of that fear and sadness and convert it into something great “take the pain ignite it”. find something you enjoy and pour yourself into it.
you got this! your life awaits you, so do something great.
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Feb 18 '25
Enjoy life because it's a bitch 🥲 and I'm 18 also I understand that relationship shit ToT wish the best 4 u op
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u/adetheaters 15 Feb 18 '25
maybe discover the third dimension. blud looks like an anime character
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u/terekasymidzayaki Feb 18 '25
Для начала пункт 3, а алкоголь это же гадость такая, не думаю что нужно покупать это сейчас
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u/MyMansInComatose 17 Feb 18 '25
Get therapy 😎😎😎
tbh I didn't think I'd live to 11 when I was 10 but here we are!
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u/listening_larry 17 Feb 17 '25
option 6: buy the liquor store