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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Clutter makes me crazy. But my other half tends to like nick-knacks, photos and holds onto every empty box/ loose piece of paper he can find. I[b] really need some counter space![/b] Plus, it's embarrassing.

Tips for decluttering when a clutterer lives in the house? Keeping the peace, sanity and a clean house at the same time...[/quote]

Focus on what you need -- space for cooking or projects or whatever it is that you use the counters for. Don't worry about the embarrassment part. If that's the most embarrassing thing about your spouse, you win.

"I've noticed that you like to hang on to things I'd rather get rid of, and your stuff is taking over the counters, so it's really hard for me to make dinner. I want the counters clear -- can you do that every night before you go to bed, or should I just put everything in a bag or a bin, or what? If it's on the counter, do I get to decide? I don't want to make more work for you, but this is really a problem for me, so if you have a solution, I'd love to hear it." Then either really hear it, as promised, or explain again, "That's not going to give me cleared countertops every day, and that's what I'm looking for. I can put everything in a bin for you to sort through later, but if you don't like that idea, you need to suggest something that will give me my kitchen back."[/quote]

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