((gooddolphin)),

You just needed to vent and you did, don't be sorry, that is what we do here, vent. It's better for you to let it all out. I really think you needed to vent and have other people listen.

I wanted you to think about "maturity level" differently, seeing yourself, and this other individual at where this age group really is. Whether someone this age group is straight, gay, bi, questioning their gender identity, the "overall" maturity level whatever an individual happens to be "is" not really "there" yet. I wanted you to understand the "overall" and not just thinking it is you or because you see yourself as different because of the LBGTQ. Seeming more mature or appearing more mature doesn't really mean someone in the teens, and even early 20's is at a place where they feel more secure/sure of themselves. It is also normal for friends to be quite close for a while and then stray away too. I saw it happen with my daughter and her friends, and I have read a lot of situations where members in these teenage years experience this as well.

Also what can happen is that individuals in this age group get close then drift apart and then at some later point in their lives meet up again too. Its a very stressful time of life for so many, lots of emotional development taking place on the inside of many away from outside appearances. Remember, those who send mixed messages are those who are simply "not sure" one way or another.