I have been prepping my home for the last five hours and I'm exhausted. Couldn't really do it sooner because I was working. My family always make me feel bad when there is cat hair or dust somewhere. Is it okay to put the bar a little lower? Would it be okay to just do less? What are your own standards about cleaning?

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[–] [S] 2 points 10 months ago (2 children)

I get that. What is difficult for me is that I am the person in my family living closest to everyone. Plus, my parents, who are getting older, don't want to host anymore. I therefore became the de facto host without wanting to be one. But my family have such a high standard of cleaning that I find it difficult to have them over. For example, yesterday, they teased me about the fact that my bedside table was messy, in my own bedroom. I'm tired.

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  • [–] -1 points 10 months ago (1 child)

    I refuse to accept that you're looking for any answer.

    I think validation is what you're seeking and we can't give that to you.

    I think it comes down to one of two things, reimagine your relationship with your family, or clean your place.

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