15: The Number of Things The Boyfriend Does That Make Me Feel Like I'm Living with a 10-Year-Old

I love my boyfriend. During the four years that we have been together he's made me laugh, smile and feel overly happy. But, at times, he's also made me feel as if I'm dating a child (and I mean that in the least creepiest way possible). Anyone who has held a conversation with him for more than five minutes will completely understand. For those of you who haven't, this list is sure to give you a thorough introduction to 'the boyfriend'.

1. He spends the majority of his money on Lego. That shit is EVERYWHERE!

2. His Saturday mornings are spent in front of the television, watching cartoons.

3. He will often talk to me using only cat noises. So often, in fact, that I'm starting to understand what *meow* or *meow mew meow* means.

4. He won't brush his teeth before bed unless I remind him - and even then it's a struggle to get him to actually do it.

5. I am constantly being subjected to the latest sci-fi or superhero movie.

6. He owns not one, not two, but three pairs of Star Wars pyjamas. And a Jedi bath robe.

7. 90% of his book shelves look something like this:

8. Except for the one shelf that houses his extensive book collection:

9. Over-dramatising the tiniest thing is his specialty. For example: "I don't want to hang the washing out, you're ruining my life!"

10. When shopping, I am constantly dragged to the toy aisle and told "I want this!"

11. Come Christmas time - or birthdays - the majority of his presents are, in fact, toys.

12. He is scared of making phone calls/talking to people, which means I always have to make hairdresser appointments for him or order food at restaurants.

13. His favourite bedtime activity is playing games on his phone.

14. He collects Transformers. In fact, any space that isn't taken up by Lego seems to be filled with an Autobot or Decepticon.

15. From spending time with him, I actually know the difference between an Autobot and a Decepticon.



But, despite all of his quirky traits and strange obsessions, deep down I think he's pretty flippin' awesome.