How Important is a relationship status to you?

Is it important these days that a guy "OFFICIALLY" asks the girl, "would you be my gf?"

I personally think it isn't, maybe back when I was in my teen years, sure, it is nice and romantic to hear that. But now I think what matters is what you and he feels. I don't understand how most of my girlfriends of my age complain and make such a big deal that their "boyfriends" never officially ask when clearly they are so into them and I know they don't fool around.. I mean, well isn't it obvious that you're together? lol..

I guess if you're my age, it is more like "are we doing this shit or not"

OK, I'm done rambling :D