A Common Misconception

It seems that everyone I know is under the misconception that I am one of those people who feels like they need to be in a relationship, and that's why I have a boyfriend already. Apparently, having broke up with my fiance and called off a wedding is circumstance for joining a convent. I just don't understand why my mother, cousin, brother, and now my dad have all said, "Maybe you should stay away from boys for a while." or "Do you think its a good idea to jump into a relationship so soon?" Hey, answer this for me... Who decided that there are rules for how long you wait after a breakup? Who put anyone--anyone--in charge of what I do with my love life? Ughh... it just makes me so mad to have everyone saying the same thing. Do I really have to justify it to everyone? He is my best friend people! I wouldn't be dating him if I thought he wasn't worth it. I want to be with him almost 24-7 because I enjoy his company, not because I can't stand to be on my own. ...My mom knows more about my situation currently, so she's gotten better about it. She seems to be happy for me because she sees how happy BF makes me. She hears me talk about how in tune BF and I are and she's ok with it. She even told me, "You're very lucky. Some people go years, even their whole lives, without finding love and you have it right in front of you."

Despite my desire to be with BF, I have this feeling like I should just do what everyone says and be by myself for a while. Is it for my own benefit? Or is it to pacify everyone else? Either way, I think in the coming months I will try to keep my distance from him and see what happens. How much you wanna bet it doesn't last more than 2 weeks? ;)