When should I sign up for a dating site?

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I'm almost 18 and I've been thinking of joining some dating sites for a while. I kind of want to do it as soon as I turn 18, but I think I should sign up when I have my own car. I'm not sure if I want my mom to drive me to any dates.

Can't you get a bus? The guy could pick you up if he has a car.

I went on dates before I was 17/had a car.

I tend to thinking of dating as a practical method used to determine compatibility in a life long relationship, but I understand this isn't always the case; dating can help you learn more about yourself and what you really want and need in a mate. For that reason, I'd think the sooner the better, provided it's used a basis to refine your self understanding and social skills, and not to recklessly pursue solace from loneliness in whatever desire that might manifest in a young person.

If it's for the right reasons, why not let mom play chauffeur? Don't let lack of wheels stunt your development.

I live on the outskirts of town. I'm also gay. Not gay and 100% sure of it, just gay meaning that I want to date girls. I don't want people to find out about my sexuality because I don't want to be out, fall for a guy and be know as "the lesbian who went straight." My mom already knows and I think my step dad and sister know as well.

They're just a bit in denial about it and I think dating will probably make them act annoying. I know that if I'm going on a date my mom will make a big deal out of it and my sister and my step dad will find out.

Then my gossipy step sisters will find out and the whole city will know. I don't think my mom wants me to do online dating. The main reason I'm on there is because I'm gay. If I were straight I would just go meet guys in real life.