Romantic Relationships

As I have now reached the rather advanced age of 19, certain family members have started to pressure me to find a man.

Matt: Kate, how old are you now?

Me: 19

Matt: You know, you should really start dating.

Me: Thanks . . . I'll get right on that.

Why my twelve year old brother is so eager to see me off on the road of non-platonic relationships is beyond me, but later on we had another conversation about it.

Matt: Kate, I don't really want you to move out, but I wouldn't mind if you had a boyfriend.

Me: Mhmmm, yeah, you mentioned that.

Matt: He just has to conform to certain expectations. He has to be really awesome, and he has to be taller than Mom so he can look down on his mother-in-law.

Me: Not a tall order considering the fact that Mom is 5'2", but I'll be sure to keep your preferences in mind.

Matt: Thanks

After reading this post over my shoulder:

Matt: You know, I'm not trying to pressure you. I'd just like it if you'd uhhh, never mind. I mean, you're just kind of old.

Me: I see.