I didn't realize that you were 16 until this thread, either.

I'm also confused about what is meant by you, regarding cheating.

I also hope that you are practicing a bit of online safety in regards to sharing personal information and/or photographs. You are a vulnerable demographic.

What about enjoying in person activities with your peers?

Where are you getting the alcohol? Are your parents not monitoring what they have in their home? I started sneaking alcohol at age 13. Truly, it's not worth it in the long run. My dad was rather neglectful during those years. Alcohol access stopped when I moved to my mom's at 15/16. It wasn't daily but certainly escapism of my emotions during troubled times. There was much going on around me, hence troubled times.

Edit to add: oh geesh, I was caught up on my other thoughts before rushing my son to meet his teammates. Now, how to tell someone that they aren't the only person that you are chatting with. Probably keep it simple. Mention your youth and trying to discover your niche and identity. I mean honestly, it can take a while to figure out the type of conversationalist that meshes with you. Plus as you find yourself meeting goals a life dreams, finding a complementary person to be alongside of you takes time. There's nothing wrong with not making a lengthy commitment that could span the next several decades.