I love that asshole

My day doesn't go right unless my significant other calls me an asshole at least twice a day. We call each other asshole the way most couples say I love you. I know that sounds crazy but its true. Its nothing for me to answer the phone and say "hey jerk how was your day" and he will respond "was good till I called you asshole"  Our relationship is different and a lot of people don't get it, but it works for us.  I knew he was the one when he barked at me on our first date. He gets my odd sense of humor that a lot of people don't understand.
We talk so crazy to each other during a regular day, that when we have a disagreement, we talk to each other calmly and with respect. It allows us to fight fair without the name calling and hitting below the belt. If he calls me by my name instead of asshole or jerk face, I know its a serious discussion.
No our relationship isn't perfect.  We have problems like many couples.  When you're raising a family with someone and finances get involved you're gonna have a few issues. Some days I wanna beat him and most days he wants to choke me.
Being in love means being able to say "I love you but I don't like you today asshole" or at least that's what it means to me. We've never sat down and discussed this it just works and that's how we know we're compatible.
I tend to be abrasive at times, judgemental and a little harsh.  He on the other hand is a daydreamer and while he has tons of ideas he often times doesn't know how to get started.  We balance each other out. I help him make plans and he helps me loosen up and relax.
However I think we are gonna have to cut that asshole shit out.  As much as I love out playful banter I don't want me baby to be going around calling people assholes and buttheads.