#Trash #Sister #Cleaning #SiblingRivalry
🚮 I’m returning my sister’s trash to her. 🚮
Are you tired of constantly cleaning up after your messy sibling? You’re not alone! Dealing with a sibling who refuses to clean up after themselves can be frustrating and exhausting. In this article, we’ll discuss the struggles of living with a messy sister and share some tips on how to handle the situation effectively.
## The Messy Situation
### The Initial Agreement
When my sister and I first moved in together, we agreed on a cleaning schedule to ensure that our shared living space would stay tidy. However, it didn’t take long for things to go awry.
### The Decline
Slowly but surely, my sister started neglecting her cleaning duties. The kitchen would be left in disarray, with dirty dishes piling up in the sink and crumbs covering the countertops. Her belongings were strewn all over the living room, making it look like a tornado had passed through.
### The Breaking Point
After yet another day of coming home to a messy kitchen, I reached my breaking point. I couldn’t stand living in what felt like a troll cave any longer. Something had to change.
## Taking Matters Into My Own Hands
### The Crumb Incident
In a moment of frustration, I decided to take action. I gathered up all the crumbs that littered the kitchen and placed them on my sister’s computer keyboard. It was my way of letting her know that her mess was unacceptable.
### The Ongoing Battle
I vowed to continue returning her trash to her until she finally took responsibility for her own mess. However, I had my doubts as to whether she would even notice or care.
## How to Deal with a Messy Sibling
### Communication Is Key
Try talking to your sibling about the impact their mess has on you and the living environment. Be honest, but also approach the conversation with empathy and understanding.
### Set Clear Expectations
Establish a new cleaning schedule or set some ground rules for shared spaces. Make it clear that both parties are responsible for maintaining a clean and organized living space.
### Lead by Example
Show your sibling how it’s done by taking care of your own cleaning duties without expecting anything in return. Sometimes, seeing someone else make an effort can inspire change.
### Consider Professional Help
If the situation is really getting out of hand and causing tension in your relationship, it may be worth considering hiring a professional cleaner to help out on a regular basis.
### Seek Outside Mediation
If you’ve tried everything and nothing seems to work, consider seeking the help of a mediator or counselor to facilitate a productive conversation and find a resolution.
## The Importance of a Tidy Living Space
### Mental Clarity
Living in a clean and organized environment can have a positive impact on your mental well-being. Clutter and messiness can lead to feelings of stress and overwhelm.
### Hygiene
Maintaining a clean living space is essential for good hygiene and overall health. Piles of dirty dishes and trash can attract pests and bacteria, putting everyone in the household at risk.
### Respect for Shared Spaces
Respecting shared spaces means showing consideration for your sibling and their needs. By keeping common areas clean, you’re showing that you value their comfort and well-being.
## Conclusion
Dealing with a messy sibling can be a challenging and frustrating experience, but it’s important to address the issue head-on and find a solution that works for both parties. By communicating openly, setting clear expectations, and prioritizing a tidy living environment, you can tackle the mess together and create a harmonious living space for everyone to enjoy.
Next time you find yourself picking up after your messy sister, remember that you’re not alone in this struggle. With a little patience and persistence, you can work towards a cleaner and more peaceful living arrangement. And who knows, maybe one day your sister will finally start cleaning up after herself! 🧹🧼
Progress from the tiny to the very large.
Put them in her bed. She will notice
Put small seeds in her keyboard, and water them lightly every day.
Had an ex who never put his shoes away and you would stumble over them. Told him twice to either put them away or I put them on his dresser, even if they were wet or muddy. The third time was the last warning he received and then I always put the dirty shoes on his dresser. It was a heirloom he held dear. Didn’t take long for him to put his shoes away.
I used to put empty toilet rolls in my husband’s pillow so he’d learn to put them in the recycling bin. Nothing brought me more joy than forgetting about it and hearing a loud exclamation when he found it that night.
Put all your rubbish on her bed and when she complains tell her “now you know how it feels”
Hmph ga argh ahahahahaha your vengeance ends now
I love having roommates but some of them were very untidy ( literally who they are, ADHD, at that time undiagnosed). So i would just put all their stuff in a tidy pile by their door for them to take in their room. We laughed about it – this person could lose stuff in an empty room.
I love having roommates but some of them were very untidy ( literally who they are, ADHD, at that time undiagnosed). So i would just put all their stuff in a tidy pile by their door for them to take in their room. We laughed about it – this person could lose stuff in an empty room.
My sister and I use to split the basement as a bedroom growing up with one piece of drywall hanging between our rooms. Where and I were complete opposites. She would eat in her bed, leave dishes laying around, sleep on her pile of clothes, etc. I have ocd, and everything in my room was tidy (not necessarily clean). One summer I went on a vacation for a week and she missed me and asked me if she could sleep in my bed. I told her yes… when I had gotten home I learned that she was dog sitting for a friend and there was poop all over my room and half eaten sandwich in MY bed. So I scooped up the poop and threw it all over her room and put the sandwich in her pillow case. We were young, now I’d probably berate her until she cleaned it up.
Don’t leave crumbs on her stuff.
You’re just asking for ants to move in.
But everything else that doesn’t attract bugs or grow mold – that’s fair game.
This is my girlfriend to unfortunately 🙁
It’s not that she didn’t see the mess, it’s that she sees it and it doesn’t bother her. (As it’s been explained to me over many arguments)
My wife had a habit of leaving boxes from food on the counter whenever she made a microwaveable meal/had the last cookie, etc. I kept telling her to throw the stuff out or I’d start saving it for Christmas.
That year she opened one very large box of rubbish (she saw the funny side eventually).
I’ve seen where parents will get black rice and sprinkle it on the bed and around other places, because it looks like mouse poop. It can be a real motivator.
Talk to her about getting a cleaning lady that she can pay for.
Shame that no one taught her in childhood that life is about choices and consequences, both positive and negative. Oh well, she’s learning it now.