I have been told multiple times by adults that I'm very mature for my age, act quite "grown up", and have been getting such remarks since I was about 12,...but damned if I'm not still waiting to feel like an adult.

Yeah, my closest friend in my area is married and has two kids and although I love her to pieces, we usually have dinner/movie at her house with her family and I am starting to tire of having to do everything her way. I know it's the nature of my friend's life to have these restrictions, so I can't be too pushy, but I…

Ditto about being a born "city mouse." I had friends joking about me being a savvy "city girl" before I ever moved to a big city for school. Currently living in a moderately-sized suburb, and I was trying to go about being satisfied living here, but thankfully I'm job hunting and most jobs are not located here. Even…

Yup, same here. I am missing that gene too. I wouldn't feel bad about it though. I am already starting to hear the complaints from friends who are married/have kids about wishing they could do things. I like having the wiggle room in my life to experience some things before I get settled down. I'd hope that it's a…

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Oh, I just went through that about last week with a girl I used to go to church with. She just got married two months ago to a guy who also went to that church. Then, it turns out that guy's sister married her high school boyfriend and now they have a kid together. For some reason, this particular group of people…

I don't necessarily have your exact same issues, but I read this part: I'm also the most experienced student in terms of research and clinical experience in either of my programs, but it all just feels so empty. and I totally get how that feels. Achieving so much and having it feel like it is meaningless.

That age group tends to skew toward well-behaved, but one or two bad apples can derail things, so keep your eyes out for them. Since it's the holidays, the kids may be in better moods than the rest of the year so your first day will hopefully go well. Good luck!

Also, as far as I'm concerned, this one woman has the best taste in "interior styling" I've ever seen:

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Make sure you don't sit too close to him. Put a cushion or something between you if it's a couch situation. Or sit in separate chairs. Usually if both parties have a non-verbal agreement that it's just a friend thing, both people will make it clear with seating arrangements/body language.

Oh yeah. The worst is right about you're going to bed and your tummy rumbles. Hey, I guess on the upside breakfast will be very satisfying?

No biggie, I understand. Your roommates sound like assholes- is there anyway you can move out within the next year? Or maybe one of your childhood friends might have a spare room, or know someone?

I think a movie would be nice because you can have something to talk about afterwards, maybe at a bar. If you're nervous about it being perceived as a date, maybe drop a hint about it being a friends thing? Just be upfront about it so there's no weirdness about miscommunication afterward.

I'm currently working a part time job which is really laid back. Everyone is nice, but of course there are office politics and petty squabbles that are starting to surface (nothing crazy- it strikes me as a normal level). It's just weird to me because my current work environment is nowhere near as awful as my previous…

I read your most recent comment in Ron Swanson's voice. It was awesome.

I'm in the middle of that myself. I've read about having a nice, clean, aesthetically-pleasing environment to live and work in actually is good for you, mentally.

Aw, that's awesome. I've been hearing a lot about guys who are almost perfect for my girlfriends, but there's always some caveat. Your comment gives me hope (and the warm fuzzies).

Yum, I'm drooling over your dinner, that's how I'm doing!

That sort of comparison (by the writer) is way premature. Drew proved herself over time that she was willing to overhaul her career. If I remember correctly, during her less successful period, she lived with another celeb family while working at cafe/went on auditions and generally trying to turn her life around.…