Quirks

I'm tired today, and that makes me somewhat cranky. Instead of it being a full-blown crankiness, I call it a funny cranky. I'm irritated and grumpy, but I can still see the humor in things.

One thing that I notice more when I am in this mood is other people's quirks, and am REALLY aware of mine. I have a pet peeve that all of my labels have to face forward. One of my friends likes to go through my kitchen and bathroom and mess all of my labels up before she leaves. I know it's her way of picking on me out of love, and now it's a competition to see how long it takes me to notice what is messed up (have I mentioned I'm competitive and a perfectionist?)

The reason I mention this is because my fiance has a lot of quirks....LOTS. We have recently moved in together after being in a long distance relationship for a year and a half. We went from spending maybe 10 hours a week together, to seeing each other every day. I was worried that we might get on each others' nerves in the early stages of cohabitation. Honestly, I was really worried his little tics might make me put a pillow over his face while he slept (just kidding..somewhat). He drinks his milk out of a vase (in his defense it does look like a large glass; but once I pointed out to him that Better Homes and Gardens does not make glassware, he continued to drink out of it), he has an inability to stand still, and he will continue to do something when he knows it annoys you (like wax poetic about the awesomeness of Taylor Swift's music..ugh).

If it were anyone else, I would have wanted to change these little idiosyncracies, or restrict his behavior. Instead, I love him more because of his quirks. We are far removed from the "aww, he has such a cute snore when he sleeps" stage in our relationship, and I think he knows deep down these little habits make him more endearing to me. It makes me laugh in spite of myself when I see him come out of the kitchen with his equally numbered Oreos and obnoxiously large red vase/glass, or when he says the most random things with sincerity and honesty ("Let's honeymoon in Hollywood!" "We should have a saloon themed wedding with a Skittles color scheme!"), that make me realize that he is it for me.

I think that's what is missing from relationships: accepting them out of love, not out of convenience. I see Richard for who he is, and love those characteristics about him, and he sees a neurotic, anxious perfectionist, and is okay with it. It's how I know it's the real thing, and for the first time, it makes me feel safe and complete :) Mushy but true.

What about you? Do you or your significant other have any quirks? Is it endearing or obnoxious? Let me know!