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Why is clutter such a problem? What is wrong with having a house full of clutter? Read the article and find out.


What is the Problem with Clutter?

Hi Tina,

Without having read the article yet I can tell you that clutter robs me of breath and makes me feel guilty. If it is clutter, I reason, then why did I buy it in the first place?

Anyway, off I go to read your article and I will come back for sure. I always like the sense you talk to me via your writing. Keeps me on my simple toes!

Cheers

Hello Tina,

Good reading as always, thanks.

You say "... or maybe it was a present and we don’t want it, but can’t throw it out because we will hurt the giver of the gift."

I am sure that everyone has been caught by 'Auntie May's teapot.' which is what we called in in our family. But what I think is that when someone gives you something, then it is yours to do with what you will. They relinquish any right they have over the thing (or should).

If an item does not suit you, it is better passed on to someone else who would appreciate it. I am determined not to get caught up in someone else's expectations.

I certainly do not set out to hurt the feelings of anyone, but if they know me well enough they would not buy me or give me something they suspect I may not like or have a use for.

Managing a relationship, like giving a gift, is a very complicated affair!

Cheers now

Very often our buying mistakes become clutter. We intended to use something, or wear something, but haven't, yet it's difficult to admit it's no longer needed and take the step of getting rid of it.

Or it cost us money and we want some of that money back, hanging on to it in the hope that one day we may sell it. When the reality is that it is just clutter and getting rid of it will be a gain.