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Why is it that women seem to have an uncontrollable obsession with covering every available hoizontal surface in a house with stuff?

And about half the vertical surfaces with pictures, paintings, knick-knack shelves and mirrors.

Posted - December 6, 2017
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  • 6124
    I find this question objectionable and sexist.  Screw you.  Literally. ;-)
      December 6, 2017 3:30 PM MST
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  • 44619
    Oooh. Report me.
      December 6, 2017 3:40 PM MST
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  • 6124
    Already done!  
      December 6, 2017 3:53 PM MST
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  • 44619
    Doesn't matter...I reported myself.
      December 6, 2017 3:59 PM MST
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  • 11006
    Not all women. I hate that kind of clutter. Clear surfaces make for a calming environment and are easier to clean.
      December 6, 2017 3:34 PM MST
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  • 46117
    But if there is clutter you don't see the dirt. 

    (kidding)
      December 6, 2017 3:39 PM MST
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  • 11006
    Excellent point. I'm going out to buy me some knick-knacks at the dollar store right away.
      December 6, 2017 4:48 PM MST
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  • 46117
    Oh god no.  Those are the worst dust collecters of all.  I\
      December 6, 2017 6:39 PM MST
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  • 5614
    Dirt on clutter makes everything dusty.
      December 7, 2017 7:12 AM MST
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  • 46117
    I am actually cleaning a lot of the cosmic debris I put around the house as we speak. 

    You are right.  I hate clutter and I do it all the time.
      December 6, 2017 3:38 PM MST
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  • 10026
    Less is best.
      If you are going to have "stuff" make it stuff of quality, not quantity.

    And this is coming for a wizardress. I have had more clutter than you could possibly imagine and I can say,
    The only reason to collect it is so you can feel good when you give it to someone who might need it.
    Then they can love it or deal with it and the circle of "stuff" continues.
      December 6, 2017 6:47 PM MST
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  • 19937
    And that is why the only stuff I allow on the tops of my furniture is dust.  Makes it so much easier to vacuum up every six months or so.
      December 6, 2017 8:39 PM MST
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  • 17599
    I can't stand it either.  It's clutter and clutter gets on my nerves.  
      December 6, 2017 11:19 PM MST
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  • 5614
    No corner is spared and the hardwood floors have rugs and mats on them ;)
    On the front door there is a "Welcome" sign. This post was edited by O-uknow at December 7, 2017 1:50 PM MST
      December 7, 2017 7:13 AM MST
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