I'm actually going to come down on the side of those things you described having lots of meaning. I have been "living alone" for exactly one day, and noticed some interesting things. I played whatever music I wanted at whatever volume I wanted all evening. I listened to music while I got ready for work this morning because there was no one that I might disturb by doing so. I made my bed 2 days in a row because no one was in it when I left. I've left the dishes from last night in the sink because I wanted to write (well, I leave the dishes in the sink anyway, but still). I ate all the beans I wanted :) Seriously, I do think these things have importance, because they illustrate for us what we give up by choosing to be in a relationship. They may be small things, and they may be worth giving up for the things you get when you decide to pursue a relationship. But on the other hand, they may not be worth giving up. It depends on what you get from the relationship. And what kind of cookies you like :>

And I agree with you, style is style. Third person is okay with me. Just as I enjoy pronounless sentences. Am going to pee now.

xox