January 11, 2014

My Relationship Status

I use Facebook, Twitter, I text, e-mail, and yes occasionally send the old fashioned letter in the mail. I talk to people, I sign to people, and I interact with my world every day. I form friendships, I form best-friendships, and I hang out with boys. I like boys, I date boys . . . BUT I DO NOT NEED TO BE IN A RELATIONSHIP TO LIVE MY LIFE.

At the beginning of the school year, I set a goal for myself and I intend to keep that goal until I graduate. I have a NO-BOYFRIEND-POLICY for my senior year of high school. Normally dating boys causes drama in my life but not nearly as much as my new "policy" for the year.

High School. I like it. It has its ups and downs but overall pretty great. I am a person who can get really comfortable around someone, I'm affectionate, and I make sure people feel the same around me. Unfortunately, some people interpret this differently. I will admit, I got a little distracted from my goal for a while but I am right back on track. Recently I have noticed how everyone I know is so obsessed with being in a relationship. I'm not the type to give into peer pressure (you would know if you saw my wide range of clothing/styles) and so the idea of a silly high school relationship does not appeal to me in the slightest.

My reason for this? The guy friends I have in my life right now are preparing to go on a mission after they graduate. I'm not saying guys would get so distracted or persuaded not to go because of me, but I don't even want to come close to putting them in that position. I would much rather be fun friends than emotionally distraught when he leaves to go on his mission. That does not sound fun to me. AT ALL.

This policy does not mean that I won't get my flirt on. (Although my flirting is pretty awkward so people may not even notice) I like to hold hands on dates, it's fun, I'm a fan. But the thing that bothers me, is that the next time you go to school, people think you're married to that person. It drives me NUTS! So if you're a guy and a girl tells you she doesn't want a relationship in high school - BACK OFF! She isn't picking on you, she isn't rejecting you for no reason, she is just an independent woman who wants a little bit a breathing room.

I don't need a boy to change my relationship status, I don't want a boy to change my relationship status.

I'm single, and loving every STINKING second of it! :)

So don't think you can change my mind. You can ask me on a date though :P

I know I used a lot of CAPITAL LETTERS, I just feel really passionate about this.


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