How do I stop this obsessive-compulsive cleaning madness before she gets hurt?
My girlfriend is obsessive-compulsive when it comes to cleaning. In our apartment I don’t mind it as much, as I don’t need to pick up after myself. But she also goes out on the town to clean public bathrooms, which I find a bit disturbing. She justifies her public cleaning sprees by saying that she is only doing it to beautify our town.
Recently she has also started frequenting truck stops at all hours of the day! She apparently thinks the bathrooms there are more of a challenge for her… Not only do I find this extremely revolting, but I’m also concerned about her safety. Heading out to clean a truck stop at 4 in the morning is hardly what one would call a safe hobby.
I can’t make her see that she has “issues”…
How do I stop this obsessive-compulsive cleaning madness before she gets hurt?
You did mention that you don’t mind your girlfriend doing it in your own apartment, so why not keep her busy there? If you keep her occupied enough at home, she won’t need to, or have the time to go out on the town or visit truck stops.
I do realize it would be a lot of work to stay ahead of her, even if you were extra messy on purpose. A man can only make so much of a mess in a day… You can’t challenge her by merely leaving your socks lying around, dumping dirty dishes on the kitchen counter, or eating chips in bed. If you want to keep your girlfriend at home, you have to bring yourself to think bigger!
I recommend smearing your couches in 6 or 7 pounds of Vaseline… This should keep her busy for at least a couple of weeks. When she is done with the couch, go after the linens, towels, clothes, carpets and windows.
Use your imagination!
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