Why do teenagers get into a relationship so fast?

I’m 17, and one thing I keep noticing—both around me and on social media—is how quickly people jump into relationships. It’s not even about short-lived relationships or breakups; it’s the way some guys propose to girls purely based on looks or attraction. Like, you "love" someone, but you don’t even know them? How does that work?

I’m not talking about complete strangers here, but even people from your school, college, or social circle—someone you just kind of know. And then, suddenly, they’re in a relationship. I read a Reddit post where a guy got into a relationship with a girl right after meeting her. They even kissed, only for him to find out later that she already had a boyfriend! Her response? “Oh, he’s toxic, I’ll just break up with him now.” I mean... what?

Maybe that’s why I love the best-friends-to-lovers trope so much. Best friends actually know each other. There’s trust, honesty, and comfort. You understand their quirks, their habits, their emotions—real love should be based on that, right? Not just surface-level attraction.

I don’t get why people feel the need to rush into relationships. Why not take your time, be friends first, and actually figure out if you’re compatible? But maybe that’s just me. Nowadays, people call it "situationships" or "sexual tension" or whatever, but I think getting to know someone before jumping in is the best way.

What do you guys think?