Before two love birds move in together, there are usually a wealth of relations on hand to remind the pair that they need to dust off the rosy glasses and make sure that the two of them have common values and a sound fiscal plan in place. But, how often does someone think to remind the pair that it’s possible to be entirely mismatched in another often not considered way, that is in the level of neatness each one needs and prefers?
It can be a big problem if one person is happy living in a pigsty, while the other is irritable if a picture frame is crooked. But, there are ways to make it work. Have a frank discussion, about the problem, as each of you sees it. Get it all out on the table and then let it go. Try to avoid nagging and have a moratorium on bringing up events that are more than a couple of weeks old. Develop systems on keeping things neat. If there is a specific place to put keys then they won’t be found regularly under the couch, hopefully. And, if all else fails there is therapy.
Key Takeaways:
- If you are moving in with someone, you should take their cleanliness into consideration.
- Don’t be afraid to establish rules and open communication about your cleanliness expectations.
- Assign messy and clean zones in your place and bring in professional organizers if you need outside help.
“If you’re a part of a mismatched couple, what effective strategies have you employed? I’m sure that everyone could benefit from reading your positive results in the comments.”
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