I like having him as a close friend...

I am in an unusual position with a close friend whom everything thinks of as my boyfriend. We are not in a relationship, but we spend so much time together and have always been seen together for so long that our friends think it’s just a matter of time before we get romantically involved. The truth is, even though this would not bother me, it’s not as if I have to be in a relationship with my friend. I am perfectly okay with the way things are because we are so comfortable with each other. Should I just talk to him about it and ask that we continue staying this way and ignore the pressure to change the nature of this relationship?
If friendship is what you want, that conversation is important and necessary. Your friends may want you to get together for all kinds of reasons, but the decision to change this is entirely up to you two. Moving from friendship to something romantic also leads to the possibility of things not working out, which is something you should also talk about. Sometimes, acknowledging what is important can also help one understand what should or shouldn’t be done to jeopardise it.

My boyfriend of two years wants to turn down a great offer because it will mean moving away from his family for extended periods. I would be okay with this decision if it weren’t for the fact that accepting this offer makes him financially stable and makes it possible for us to get married. Is there any solution to this?
There is always a solution, provided you are both able to articulate what you want your future to look like, and how much you are both willing to work towards it. Financial stability is important, but if it comes at the expense of something he values more, it may not help your relationship either. Working on tentative timelines may help you both find a way forward, so try having a conversation based on facts and figures.