Well things have been good as of yet. My mom hasn't been freaking out about me staying at my boyfriend's house. I think by the time I move out this year she'll kinda be okay. Not 100%, but whatever, she's never going to be fully ready for me to leave. It's going to be different- living with him; I know. If we get into a really bad argument, I can't just go home to get away and vent. I have to be stronger than that. I'm sure it won't be that bad, but I can already see it being a test on our relationship. Many people get the misconception that we're making decisions way too fast, and that we're way too young, but I don't think so. We've known eachother for 5 years now, and we've been going out for one. I think that we are a mature couple. Especially compared to most of our friends! Most of them are having babies and getting married, and haven't even started college yet.  Like, c'mon I'd like to have a little bit more fun before I start to play mommy with a husband and child. I think that they're making ridiculously fast decisions. I really love my boyfriend, but we are in no way at all ready to get married and have kids. We don't even have jobs yet! I think that things are moving at a good pace for us. Not too fast, but just enough. We're happy. It doesn't feel fake. Nor is it infatuation. It's beyond that. I can't even compare how wonderful and loving he is compared to the others I've dated. I didn't see this coming at all. When I was with my ex, I just thought that I was supposed to live life unhappy in the love department. David has opened my eyes tremendously. Never again will I settle. My happiness comes first! He's taught me that in his own way. He's taught me not to worry, because it's gonna be okay. He's brought joy into me. I love him.