Joshua

I really do love Joshua, my boyfriend. I try not to compare this relationship with my last... but it is almost impossible for me. I learned so much from my relationship with Sean, which lasted nearly 4 years. We are still on good terms, and we do talk from time to time. I don't neccessarily compare what is BAD about my new relationship with Josh... but what is SOOOOO much better with him. I guess I can share...
Josh loves me more than life itself. He believes that I am the best thing that could have happened to him. We don't fight. The "little things" are worked out with a civil conversation between two ADULTS. We are very similar in terms of our social lives. We both have 1 or 2 very close friends. We are both what you might call "hermits." We don't like to go out all the time. We value quality time at home rather than going to the bars every night. We have very similar tastes in music, movies and books. We have similar moral values. We are on the same intelligence level (although I think he is way smarter than I, he doesn't agree). We challenge eachother in that we both have strong knowledge in different areas. We compliment eachother very well.
So... what is bad? What drives me crazy? What do I have to compromise on? First, there are the little things. These things are ones I can deal with.... not that big of a deal. Well, he is kind of a slob. I don't mind clutter (although it will get to me after a while) but I CAN'T deal with germs. I am a germaphobe. I can't stand a dirty kitchen or bathroom. So, that has been a challenge for us to keep eachother happy on. He also enjoys the trees, if you know what I mean. I, being a criminal justice major, will, at some point, have to stop that. I have fairly liberal views on that, but it is still against the law.
Last but not least, is the thing that drives me the MOST crazy. The thing that COULD potentially be the death of us... if it isn't controlled. He it TERRIBLE with money. His credit is screwed. He has outstanding bills all over the place. Because of this, I have tried to help him out, only to put myself in the hole. I hate having debt. I hate owing people money. I can't deal with another person's debt, too.
I am not sure what brought this thought on...
I just felt like getting it out.
Peace.