I know I'm a bit late, but I wanted to add in mine:
Decorating without compromise Being able to go where I want and see who I want and not getting the "When will you be home" texts, or wondering what time he would be home Watching whatever I want without commentary (admittedly, I still hide some shows from my brother, but that's easier to do) Buying stuff for me without having to hear about it from him or his mom