I have this superiority complex where I think my relationship with David is the best relationship ever and the standard all my friends should live by (or try to live up to). Of course the tiny logical part of me keeps me from saying this out loud and explicitly, but I do hint at it and give examples of how happy we are. But I'm an adult, and I know this isn't right. I know that all relationships are different and they make it work the way they want to make it work...and I accept that not all my girlfriends want what I want in a boyfriend.

David and I both have our flaws. But we're both really happy because we strive to make each other happy. I think my superiority complex stems from my girlfriends who talk about their boyfriends not giving them what they want - emotionally and financially. Emotionally, David has given his all to me, we both want the same things for our relationship. Financially, we live together, and when you're already at that level of commitment, there should be no financial secrets. He can't provide me with a lot, but he's completely transparent with his spending. I know when he's over-spending and we discuss it. Just because we live together doesn't mean we split everything in half. I give more because I have more to give, and I know he would do the same when the tables are turned.

I have to force myself to hold my tongue when it comes to my friends. If they want to be in that relationship, it is their choice. While the superiority complex part of me says, "but don't they want what I have?" But David and I have a very specific relationship that works for us. When I'm a baby, he babies me. I have more life experience, more income, and more education - which puts me in the position of teacher in our relationship. I definitely get that not everyone wants that.

I've been mad at him, and I've raised my voice. But my sweet, sweet man has never raised his voice at me, which means we still haven't fought. I've heard that fighting is good for relationships because it means you're communicating. I beg to differ. Couples should communicate before the fighting begins.

Right now as I type this, our loving dog Tao is curled up in my lap. Getting a dog together as a couple really does resemble having a child together. There's a deep bond between the three of us that would be very difficult to break. Plus, we named her after where David and I met (Together As One).