On the flip side, I’m 24 and realizing just how young and dumb I was at 17. I am STILL so young. You do have time. I agree you should tell people when you love them ! But don’t feel like you’re doomed if you don’t have a connection currently in your 20s
You think you have all the time in the world when you’re 17. But once you hit your 20’s, if you love/want someone -tell them. It’s scary, but just do it. People will try to tell you, “you’ll find someone better” but not every connection is replicable.