That combination does seem to work.
I like that you chose the leather for the furniture and soft for you. I understand that some like it the other way around. And that's kool... just not my thing.

I do like your point of view.

if you can’t handle me, you don’t deserve me...<

It took me a long time to get strong enough to come to that conclusion!
I was going to say you are ahead of the curve... but I shouldn't speak for everyone. Maybe safer to say - You are ahead of my curve. 😆