Knew there was a reason I always romance the elves.
I love Zev more as time goes on. He's got a tragic backstory, but doesn't let it get him down. He fixed his business with the crows DA:2 (apparently) and is now as settled as one can be when following around the Hero of Ferelden. I like to think they have a nice, stable, but still super-fun relationship. Every once in a while they go back to Ferelden to visit Big Bro' Cousland but mostly they're just trying to stay at a normal level of danger...
please don't take their love away from me Bioware.
I was a total noob to RPGs when I first played Dragon Age, so I immediately went for the shy but attractive hot guy who would get jealous and had a sexy voice. He can be a little immature at times, though he comes from a good place. It's cute and it fits with his character, so I don't hold that against him.
I know exactly what you mean about Zev. I didn't really understand the depth of his character until my second playthrough years later! I always thought he was just this sex crazed happy go lucky elf who had some bad **** happen to him, but was, in general, doing well. Zev has lived. He takes pleasures in life and doesn't apologize for that, because any moment could be his last. He never had much, and had to rely on his physical prowess, wit, and looks to survive. He does have very deep feelings, but he doesn't show them, so of course that is appealing! (What is wrong with me?!!)