The last boyfriend I had was when I was 12, and he wore more make-up than I did. I've been dating girls since - and as crappy as relationships can be, those girls made me happy at one point or another.
My own mother damn near disowned me for it but I would never sacrifice a chance at happiness or being myself for anyone. You shouldn't either. No matter what, stick to your guns and never change for anyone. You're beautiful as you are and anyone who says otherwise is not.
No-one's saying it will be easy but then life's not easy for anyone, huh?
Love does not discriminate against age, gender, ethnicity, beliefs or anything else. Believe it - believe in yourself.