• magnetosphere@kbin.social
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    8 months ago

    I’ve never understood this thought process. Sure, getting some stuff out of their way makes sense (like getting shoes off the floor so the cleaners can vacuum), but why clean?

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      8 months ago

      It’s called an anxiety disorder. shame and guilt and embarrassment

      They don’t want others to think they’re dirty/unclean/etc so they do this. It’s the same reason some people won’t call a handyman to fix a problem, or go to a doctor/dentist, they’re afraid of someone knowing they couldn’t fix or take care of themselves.