Aside from a couple of dates aged 21 that included my first mugging and my first kiss , I entered my first relationship aged 23 . My partner and I met at university , via a larp club . We ' ve just hit five years together , living with each other for nearly two and a half , and this relationship is so wonderful and so meaningful to me . We have never shouted at each other or argued . We have occasionally disagreed , and worked out something we could both live with . We know which traits annoy each other and none of them are dealbreakers . We ' ve learned how to have the awkward , embarrassing talks , and they bring us closer together . We do plenty of things together , and plenty of things apart from one another . I still get a silly smile on my face when I stop and think about him . He says my name in this adorable fond tone . We share our finances to a degree and handle grownup stuff together . I save him money on his car insurance because I ' m an older , more experienced driver . The first thing we do when we get home from work is have a hug and a kiss . It ' s . really really nice . I feel secure and cared for and happy .