I almost never experienced opposite-sex attraction in school, so I can sort of relate. My college is science only, so there are no LGBTC (clown) or women's groups. I agree with you that women who only talk about men and have no other interests are extremely annoying. Plenty of people out there can relate to what you're saying, but we're rarely in contact with each other. Some of my family reacted similarly to your parents. Advice on that front: become financially independent. Start working now if you're not already, so you have something to put on your resume. Extracurriculars and volunteer work are also extremely important. Do a little of each, so you can show employers/colleges that you're a well-rounded person. Keep your grades up and apply for scholarships. Choose a degree that will make money. A lot of people complain about not being able to get a job after college, but then you check and they went to school for English/Liberal Arts/Social Work/Other Languages/Arts. Go into STEM if you want to make enough money to not live off your parents for the rest of your life.