WHEN?

When is enough, enough? When will I be allowed my own time? And, when am I old enough to make decisions for myself?

Sometimes I feel as if I am 5 years old and I am too inept or too stupid to know when I am having a good time and what is best for me. Somehow I have made it all these "ahem" years and not done too badly. I have a fairly nice car, great job and pay all my bills on time. I have never had anything repossessed. I have tried never to buy anything I can't afford. And, even though I spend too much money, I go for months without buying anything. So why can't I pick out who I want to date, or even marry?

I don't know. It seems everyone thinks they know what is best for me. I wonder. Do they really or am I going to be left alone to make my own decisions and yes, even mistakes?