Is all of the odds up agaisnt me?

It was at 35 years of age that I found my Beloved! You are very young yet - please don't give up hope! And please don't get with the wrong person, then find the dickens of a job getting free of them! While you're waiting for the right one to come to your knowledge, engage yourself in something useful, or something adventurous that will help you understand more of life - and enjoy!
Blessings!

Whatever your parents reasons are, I bet that they are trying only to protect you -- not from love itself, but from anything that could distract you from the goals that they have in mind for bringing you into adulthood.

I'm totally guessing here, but if your parents have that much control and influence over your life, you must be very young. In that, what I can say is "don't worry about time." Young people are always in a hurry to grow up, to fall in love, fearing that they'll miss out on something big in life and be doomed if they don't catch the boat. What you'll someday find out is that life offers so many chances, and that oftentimes timing is everything. Falling in love is a wonderful experience, but so is living and enjoying the fruits of being young.

As for finding true love, yes, it is possible. However, maturity is something that comes only with time and experience, and even love and how we see and feel it changes as we mature.

As you get older, some things are harder to go back to if you've let them pass by. Responsibilities continue adding up the deeper you get in years. Play hard, live everyday to its fullest, work hard in school and find something that you love to do as a future career.

If you meet someone while traveling that road, then it's time. Be wise, and enjoy it for all it's worth. But what your parents are probably saying by restricting your freedom is that they love you and want to see you succeed in life, and not get caught up in anything that prevents you from accomplishing your dreams and goals.

Lastly, don't go searching for someone to love. If you meet someone who respects and loves you for who you are, then treasure it. But don't let falling/being in love distract you from your chosen path.

Best of luck,
Brently

It seems to be the biggest issue that we face in finding love is dealing with ourselves and our own fears. Your worst enemy in finding any kind of good relationship is a fear of ending up alone. There is someone out there for everyone. Just dont accept the first person that is willing to take you on, or one day you will realise it just was not worth it.

By the same token, if you want a great partner, you have to have good stuff to offer in return. Work on you, and the rest will happen for you. Promise :)

I look back and wish Id taken a chance with more guys when I was younger. It seems harder now that Im older. They have already gotten married and had families. Ask your parents what makes them think you will get the chance later. On the other hand there are other important things you could be doing now.

Dont be afraid to love and lose. It makes you stronger.