what gets me is, she's not an 18 year old about to enter into her first live in relationship. She knows it's not a constant chorus of angel choirs, beaming, solicitous partner always in a good mood & looking fiiiiiiiiine.
The reality, after the initial honeymoon phase is far more prosaic & if you hope for long term success, those boring old 'shared values' coms strongly into play. A common world view, approach to issues, a few shared interest & the ability to willingly grant space for non-shared activities is crucial.
She may be dreaming of a live in future where he hovers endlessly, anticipating her wants, petting her like a whimpering puppy all the time as she's expressed she likes, wordlessly disappearing, (but not too far!), when she wants to be left alone but that isn't & would never happen. She's indicated he has friends & I doubt hell want her trailing along, shrieking & sharting when he wants some time with his buds.
But boy, watching her attitude change as that unlikely scenario plays out would be gold.