Although it feels like an eternity, we haven't taken the step to get married or even approach it. So, what would you call our relationship status? "Exclusive" seems rather juvenile. Frankly, I'm not bothered about any official label; being together is all that matters to me.

1. It's only other people who care about statuses anyway

I've realized that it's usually others who feel the need to label our relationship. It's almost as if they think that if they can't define it, then it must not be genuine. They also tend to speculate on how it won't endure. They should focus on their own affairs and let us be ourselves. Apologies, but we're far more than a status.

2. Isn't "together" enough?

I don't see the need to provide an elaborate response whenever someone asks about our relationship. We're together, and that should suffice. If I say we're dating, they assume it's not meaningful, and if I say we're not married, they make the same assumption. Being together is what matters to me, and that's more than adequate. I couldn't care less if it's enough for others.

3. No, I don't need anything more to make me happy

I've observed that not having a clear relationship status means that people are either trying to set me up with someone or think it's acceptable to flirt with me. However, I'm content with our relationship and don't feel like I'm missing anything (unless they're offering doughnuts!). I don't need to label it to make it feel more authentic.

4. We're so much more than boyfriend and girlfriend

While he's technically my boyfriend, that label doesn't quite capture the depth of our relationship. It feels like we're much more than just a typical couple. My friends might think I'm crazy, but we've progressed beyond the boyfriend-girlfriend phase and entered a comfortable zone that's more akin to an elderly married couple, and I absolutely adore it!

5. I'm just happy that he's mine

Regardless of what others may say or how they choose to label our relationship, I'm just grateful to have him in my life. We understand what we mean to each other, and that's all that really counts. To me, nothing could be better than hearing us both say "you're mine."

6. I'm more wrapped up in our relationship than giving it a name

I'm not that superficial to prioritize a relationship status over making our relationship work. If we have to constantly sit down and discuss our current stage and future direction, then maybe we're not meant to be together. As long as we're content and love what we have, that's all that really matters.

7. Even without a relationship status, we've outlasted most of our friends

It's ironic yet unfortunate that many of our friends have experienced several well-defined relationships, including being exclusive, engaged, and even married, while we have remained together without any official labels. Although it hasn't always been smooth sailing, we've managed to make it work.

8. It's more fun to just relax and let whatever happens, happen

Observing my best friend, I've seen how stressed out she gets in every relationship. She worries about updating her relationship status on Facebook, when to have the "talk" about where the relationship is heading, why he hasn't proposed, and so on. Why does there have to be so much pressure? I appreciate that we can simply relax and let things unfold naturally.

9. The only name I can honestly come up with is soulmates

If I had to label what we are, I'd simply say we're soulmates. It's probably the closest description that fits us. After all, what else do you call two people who can drive each other crazy, yet still love each other unconditionally? I'm aware that not everyone believes in the concept of soulmates, but I'm definitely all for it.

10. He matches me perfectly even though we're total opposites

What really seems to irk all those judgmental people is that we're complete opposites. I'm an introvert while he's an extrovert. He enjoys video games, while I prefer playing the piano. But, when we're together, there's an undeniable spark. We always have plenty to discuss since we don't spend every waking moment together.

11. We're not attached at the hip and that makes it even better

Whenever I go out alone, my friends immediately assume we've broken up. It's funny because I genuinely appreciate having our own separate lives. Apparently, it's not ideal in the world of relationships, but it works for us. Perhaps we could refer to ourselves as "dating without being insecure enough to need to be glued at the hip" or something shorter and catchier like "we're happy, so just mind your own business."

12. We've been through hell and back, so a status seems a bit childish anyway

Couples who have been through tough times should be allowed to just be themselves without needing a special relationship status to validate them. We've been through the good and the bad and held on tight. It's funny how others feel the need to constantly define themselves (is anyone else annoyed with the "it's complicated" status?), but how many of them actually stick it out? We always do, and that's the only status we need.