Other than Jake, you're the only one of the four original staff admins I remember back in 2011. We all hope you don't leave too, or he might just jump on your exodus bandwagon :(
Pairs are done in Other Chat & Discussions... I think there's a thread for it. The other stuff... I'm pretty sure is just pacts you make with your friends whenever? I have no idea, I don't have a family. XD;