Why are most adolescent NT females hopeless romantics?

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Pretty much. But teenagers specifically have an overflow of hormones, hence their seemingly strange behaviour. When it balances out this tends to change.

I didn't beome interested in romance in any form until a year ago...best to have sex in the early twenties anyways since both will be far more mature in their decision making

I've never really been interested in relationships at all.

It's just hormones

I think that it's ridiculous. I have been attracted to guys, but I try to let myself obsess over it mentally at times and never verbally- because I would never hear the end of it and my family would mock me for ever. This is part of the reason that I feel that at this time in my life, being attracted to guys is obsolete.

Me and an NT girl in my history class often get into heated debates over this. She loves romantic movies and books, and I don't see the point in them. I believe the concept of "love at first sight" to be ridiculous, and I don't think there's such a thing as soul mates. I hear so many girls talk about how their boyfriend is their life and how they're meant for each other, and I don't understand it at all. I've liked guys, and I enjoy their company, but I've never wanted a relationship that defines my social life. I don't want someone to sweep me off my feet; I'd be much happier with a casual friendship than a relationship. I think NTs put way too much emphasis on their reltionship status.

I'm an Aspie, but love romantic things myself but HATE Twilight because it's too mainstream and boring. I guess I'm just in that hormonal stage... I write romantic stories a lot, and am boy crazy myself... only I don't go after the typical messy hair, muscles, pretty eyes type of dude. I'm into Asian guys. Still, due to my awkwardness and possibly my looks, haven't really achieved any results. I'm liked by all the wrong guys for all the wrong reasons.

When I was in my teens I was hung up on the idea of romance because it was sold to me as the ultimate form of human connection and cure for loneliness or lack of meaning.

Pop culture does do that. As soon as the protagonist finally wins the affections of their love interest in many stories, it becomes a "happily-ever-after" ending. There generally isn't an expansion to a series to highlight relationship problems or to showcase a breakup. Love's sold as ultimate happiness.