LOL...Perna...I love the "spilt milk" story! I am much like you.
Saluki....I love that you are musical, playing instruments. Do you sing also? Write songs? Does your boyfriend appreciate your talent and interest in music?
It sounds like you both are working toward resolving your differences. If you both really love each other, then, I hope it works out!
I have three cats...who've detroyed all my mini blinds, and I bought Roman shades to replace them so they can no longer indulge themselves in their destructive play at the windows. (The Roman shades were the cheapest kind thru JCPenney.)
It does concern me about your differences on money issues. That can be a real stopping point in relationships. I was married to a man for 20 years who never agreed with me on how to spend money. I always felt stifled...he was so stingy.
Patty