My recent rant is that people get into my personal business and affairs.

I've been kinda on and off with a friend of mine I consider my crush. We've been like this for four years. Why haven't we settled in and go out? I can tell that he wants to make sure he's situated, a job or career, a little spare money, etc. I respect the decision and he has done the same for me. I've been on a tight budget, trying to get a career started, etc. If we want a relationship, we want started properly with as little stress as possible on both of us.

Earlier in the month we argued and didn't speak. The other night, we reconciled. We decided to have a simple "supper, cuddle, and watch a movie" night before he went out of town and back to school.

One of my girlfriends messaged me how disappointed she was in me for this. I said "I never get into your personal affairs with your husband, I ask the same from all of you. If crap hits the fan, it'll only be mine and his faults. No one else's."

Constantly, for years, people got involved into my personal business. Last time I had a boyfriend, one of my girlfriends threatened to castrate him if we ever had sex. (I am a virgin, and we were only dating five months at that time.) Everyone has to pick who to be with, constantly give me advice, etc.

I'm just fed up with it. I'm already dealing with the pressure from my family that I'm 24, no man in my life, while both my sisters have someone. It's been kicking in since everyone (boyfriend and husbands too) was at the table eating together.

For me, I don't rush things. I merely want my movie and dinner night to be a night to socialize, catch up, and enjoy each other's company. I want him to know that I'm always here when he needs me. Will we cuddle and make out? Most likely.

Just want everyone to butt out of my personal business.