Jodie Foster Is Obsessive About Her House Rules
Apr 2, 2008 AT 02:03 pm
Hey, I have no right to criticize, I'm anal about certain things too...aren't we all?
ONTD
Bauer-Griffin
"I have a lot of anal habits - I squeegee out my shower every single time I take it. And I'm just a dictator about my cappuccino maker nobody else is allowed to touch it because they don't clean it up properly. I also like my towels folded in thirds and when the kids don't (do that), I'm like, "Well, use your own towels. Don't use my towels!' The way I cope with all my neuroses is I just get out of my head - go to the gym, ski or do yoga or hike."
Hey, I have no right to criticize, I'm anal about certain things too...aren't we all?
ONTD
Bauer-Griffin
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I am a terrible housekeeper but I also have to have my towels folded in thirds (and perferably stacked in color blocks) and yes, shirts facing the same direction (and coats) - facing left!
I too need to have all my crap in my house the way I like it. Ugh I wish my boyfriend would understand, he just looks at me like I have 5 heads.
HAHA Im soooooo not suzy homemaker but I cant have ( nevermind stand ) the hangers and clothing facing different ways ( hooks to the back and the openings in clothes to the right ). At work they always leave the photocopier lid up or cabinet doors open and I cant stand that either. You wouldnt leave your house and not shut the front door would you?
I knew a lady who was obsessed with cleaning her home to the point of ignoring her kids. Her name is Julie. On the weekends her children were not fed lunch because she was too busy cleaning. When my daughter would play at Julie’s house, I had to pack a lunch for her and her friend. When Julie’s daughter would come to my house, I would make them lunch and take them to the park. When I am visiting someone with children and their house is immaculate; I always wonder how much does the family have to suffer for the house to look immaculate? I see no books or hobbies; it looks like a museum. I am not impressed at all. I am impressed with the person who has children and they have noticeable hobbies and books. The house is tidy but not immaculate. I doubt any person would wish they had an immaculate house on their death bed. I also have a sister in law that clears the dishes before everyone is finished eating. My mom is a slow eater and can never have seconds when visiting my sister in law.
People who must have things a certain way or else they will be mad or unhappy are control freaks. Living with a control freak can be hell. My dad was a control freak. I spent all my childhood and teenage years trying to make our home perfect so my dad would not whip me and slap me in the face. Now I have my own family and we have a house full of books, art, hobbies, and instruments. We have a tidy house but since I work full time, I do my best to keep it tidy, but spending time with my family is more important.
You control freaks need to chill.
Seriously people, you guys have issues.
I bet you all are a laugh a minute; especially if something is out of place.
ummm...ok Mia.
#11 & #12
I agree with you both. Life is too short to sweat the small stuff.
I bet you control freaks are a laugh a minute; especially when something is out of place.
You control freaks need to chill or else you are going to make the people around you miserable as well.
I bet you control freaks are a laugh a minute; especially when something is out of place.
You control freaks need to chill or else you are going to make the people around you miserable as well.
I must admit that I just got my bathroom remodeled and I worry that the mold will build up. I actually dry off my entire shower. This way I never have to do serious scrubbing from mold build up. Other than that, my house has clutter from my children, myself, and husband. I keep the bathrooms, floors, and kitchen clean at all times. But be careful where you sit because there might be a pile of books.
#14
I wrote an opinion and it got deleted too.
Mia:
I feel for you. It is bad enough living with a control freak, but a control freak with anger issues must be hell.
I work full time and have a weekly 10 hour commute, so I do my best. Right now my clothes are in piles and my computer room has a bunch of crap in it. I have unfolded laundry in trash bags until I am ready to fold. My living room has stacks of books. My husbands job is to empty the dishwasher and he did not do it yesterday, so we have piles of rinsed dishes that need to go in the dish washer. My husband made cookies two days ago and still has not cleaned the pan, so I will do it tonight. My family room has more books and items from my kids, but at the end of the day, we are all relaxed and happy. Would I like a tidy home, yes, am I going to make myself exhausted or miserable about it, no. I have one friend who is obsessed with cleaning and smirks every time she comes to my house; gee I wonder what she is thinking lol!
# 19- hurleygurlie2388
Sometimes I think people dwell on little things because their life is so good. Think about it, you are getting peeved at someone not clearing the timer, while other people in poor countries are wondering when they can have their next meal. We Americans have it so good that we tend to create problems for ourselves.
This is so weird. I have almost every obsessive thing that anyone mentioned...including the microwabe time thing. And I thought I was the only weird one.
You people need to be obsessed with more important things like your health. When was the last time you all exercised or planed healthy meals for a week?
My husband was a slob. He left his dirty socks every night by our couch. He left his dirty clothes on the floor. We would argue about it all the time. Last year he was killed by a drunk driver while he was riding his bike. I would give anything to see his dirty socks and clothes on the floor again.
I am not by any means a neat freak, but ever since I got my own place when I was younger I have kept my dish cupboards organized--everything has a place and everything in that place. The rest of the house can be borderline disaster area but my cupboards have to be organized.
(((((((((((((((((Big hug Still Grieving)))))))))))))))))))))) I am so so sorry about your husband. Your post really puts into perspective how we let the little things about people become the important things, and how dumb that is. I hope you have good support, because I know that grief can get harder the more time that passes. I will pray for you that you feel more peace. Again, I am so sorry. :(
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