One more thing that I have to mention. In reading your second paragraph again, it is almost identical to our differences, my boyfriend and I only with minor role reversals on some points.
Like you I want to pursue Ph.d,love writing and have brains. I love to be the center of attention, very social and outgoing. My boyfriend on the other hand, he has zero attention span, not outgoing and is a horrible listener. He is a paramedic and is very intelligent, but we do not see eye to eye on most issues, which can be very frustrating.
I promise, I will wait to hear from you now. I am starving for communication and guidance myself.