I can tell you know, you're always going to have problems dating, because you are misunderstanding the whole concept. Lets be honest, the main idea behind dating is to eventually find a future spouse. Yet marriage is all about self sacrifice & doing for the other. Anytime a person approaches marriage with a 'i just want...' attitude, its already starting off wrong. You are looking for a man to fulfill you. Accept, fulfill, whatever the wording you want to apply, bottom line is you are looking for a relationship & a person to make you feel a certain way. It is not the job of a person in a relationship/spouse, or the intent of a relationship/marriage to provide that for you. Finding the acceptance through Christ & the friendships he blesses you with is the correct way. That way, when you do get involved with someone, instead of focusing on what you can get, you can focus on what you can give. Bottom line, you will never be happy in life if you believe being in a dating relationship/marriage is the key to making you feel accepted. That is not what God intended & is counter-productive to true relationships. That is simply putting faith in man. Sure we all like to be accepted, but we have to readjust ourselves to how we get that part of us fulfilled. And its not in dating.
My suggestion, you're only 16. There is no real need to be dating at your age. Its only culture that emphasises the need to date at a young age. I'd skip dating & start focusing on your walk, your faith. Learn what it is to be a Godly spouse, to self sacrifice, & to get fulfilled & acceptance in the manner God intended. That way, once you're old enough to date for the right reasons, or not date, just wait for God to direct you, then you will be ready. Having a proper mindset, & a person of better character.