I would say that NSNP doesn't have to know about your relationship.
Talking About English , I don't believe they will enforce in your case an English Test, with such Curriculum.
Talking about your settlement, again your perfectly build it without mention it, I don't think that mention that
your are going to live with a citizen in Nova Scotia will make your settlement stronger , but your clear intention to live and work at NS
If you eligible, probably more than many of us in this forum.
go ahead you don't loose anything.
best of luck