Dear MIRIAM: NOT UP TO SCRATCH.

Byline: Dr MIRIAM STOPPARD

Dear Miriam MY boyfriend asked me to move in with him and rashly I said yes. I've known him 18 months and he has annoying habits which he knows get on my nerves, like picking his nose and scratching himself. Am I being petty or am I right to have second thoughts?

IF his habits upset you now, the situation will only get worse.

His refusal to listen or compromise since you've told him shows a lack of respect and consideration for you - two important ingredients in a relationship. If he won't change, I would say they're a deal breaker.