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[amcam]

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[unfuckyourhabitat]

How to deal with others' reactions? I'm a tidy person and I love organizing my stuff, but apparently my mother believes I'm the messiest person ever and no unfucking will ever change it. This morning I had a bathroom crisis, and in order to not be late for job, I asked her to tidy up some stuff I left. And despite me not letting the dishes hit the bottom of the sink (thanks to you), and making the home shiny for nearly two weeks, she accuses me of never doing anything. What should I do? :(

What should you do? Realize that your mother's opinions on your level of tidiness don't affect you. YOU know how much work you've been doing. YOU are proud of yourself for accomplishing so much (as well you should be). Your mother, unless she's attaching some form of punishment (aside from giving you a hard time, which sucks), can feel free to think as she likes. And you should feel free to keep doing what you're doing.

I know that sounds a little harsh. But at some point, you're not going to live with your mother anymore (I presume). And the things you're doing now are going to help you out when that happens. You can't control her attitude, only how you respond to it. You know you aren't the messiest person alive, so react the same as you would if someone told you water isn't wet. Shake your head and walk away and maybe spare a thought for how it would be nice if she appreciated all you do, but then realize you can't force someone to think that way.

Try to let go of it. It's not constructive, it's not helping you, and it's just not true. It would be wonderful if we could all have supportive and appreciative people in our lives, but it doesn't always happen. So sometimes we just need to appreciate ourselves and tune the rest out.