complaining only puts more problems on the table but negotiating is figuring a fair way for solving these. for example mother ask son to clean up. Son says i've done a lot of work already ask someone else(complaining) compared to son says if i do it today can someone else do it tommorow...
magnets work through magnetic fields. Paint will do nothing to stop the magnetic field from attracting objects. The only way to limit the field is by breaking the magnet or keeping objects out of the field or using any field to disrupt or alter the field. See that the earth is itself a magnet!
If in doubt, you need to reassess the situation.
It looks as though you really do love him. It is best to wiat for marriage in my opinion. Remember, its how you feel about it that counts. Don't let him pressure you into it. Let him know how you feel first and discuss it together. That's true...