I craved living on my own. Couldn't wait to do it. But I know people who didn't. It just wasn't something they were rushing to do. no big deal.

For my girlfriends, that is. I have a really silly double standard opinion about this when it comes to men. I know, this is just me being crazy, but it is an opinion born of experience and it has never failed me.

I would not, will not, shall not ever date or marry a man who has never lived completely on his own. That is with no mommy and daddy and no roomates. The guys I've tried this with have all turned out to be completely incapable of taking care of themselves. So, that's my rule for myself. I despise momma's boys. I'm feircly independant and just can't mesh with a man dependent on another person for basics.