Cleaning.
What were you thinking I meant?
Let's be frank, no one wants to see our stuff. Even, our nearest and dearest. They will still love us, but we will forever be classified into the "slob" category.
Obviously, we go around tidying up before people come over for a reason. Yet, without fail, I go to someone's house and there is a pile of dirty laundry forgotten in a corner, or dirty dishes piled high in the sink. This is usually the problem of "it's been there so long I don't remember it." so your mind just glides right over the issue and doesn't see it anymore.
What you have to do is take a step back and view your place objectively.
What would you like to see when you walk in to a friend's house?
I'll admit I'm the queen of hiding things away. Like in the master bedroom. Shut the door - done. Rest of the place looks awesome. As long as this doesn't become a perpetual dumping ground, this works great. As in, you have to eventually fold that load of laundry.
Also, people make allowances for mess given extenuating circumstances, such as a new baby, painting, death in the family, etc. You aren't June Cleaver!
My point of all this, it just means you have to care. Sure, at the end of the day, I sometimes say, "I'll take care of this tomorrow." but it's not just an excuse, I (almost) always do. I'm tired and you're tired. You'll be stressed and annoyed but putting in the effort to make the house presentable not only to guests, but to YOU, will calm you and make your days go a whole lot smoother.
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