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the PROs, CONs, and UNSURE evidence for each topic

054. Your standards of cleanliness are way too low for me

  1. 1. Pro: Maintaining higher standards of cleanliness can create a more pleasant and healthy living environment.
    Harvard Health: [Benefits of Cleanliness]
    https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-do-trees-and-green-spaces-enhance-our-health-202404193034
  2. 2. Con: Different people have different cleanliness standards, and these differences need to be respected and negotiated.
    Psychology Today: [Cleanliness Standards]

    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/199901/cleanliness-is-next-sanity

  3. 3. Unsure: Finding a middle ground that satisfies both partners can help maintain harmony and reduce conflicts over cleanliness.
    The Balance: [Negotiating Cleanliness]
    https://www.arrivalcs.com/blog/the-art-of-compromise-balancing-individual-needs-in-a-relationship
  4. 4. Pro: Clear expectations and agreed-upon routines can help ensure that cleanliness standards are met consistently.
    Better Homes & Gardens: [Cleaning Routines]
    https://alisonsnotebook.com/clean-messy-home/
  5. 5. Con: Insisting on overly high cleanliness standards can create unnecessary stress and tension in the relationship.
    Verywell Mind: [Impact of High Standards]
    https://www.verywellmind.com/the-toll-of-conflict-in-relationships-3144952
  6. 6. Unsure: Regular discussions about cleanliness expectations and responsibilities can help both partners feel heard and respected.
    Real Simple: [Managing Household Chores]
    https://www.realsimple.com/realistic-cleaning-habits-for-working-parents-8646087
  7. 7. Pro: Maintaining a clean home can reduce allergens, pests, and other health hazards, benefiting everyone in the household.
    Mayo Clinic: [Health Benefits of Cleanliness]
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/expert-answers/healthy-home/faq-20057968
  8. 8. Con: Flexibility and compromise are important, as rigid standards may not be practical for everyone’s lifestyle or schedules.
    Inc.: [Flexibility in Standards]
    https://www.inc.com/mandy-gilbert/workplace-culture-how-it-affects-employee-retention.html
  9. 9. Unsure: Creating a cleaning schedule that accommodates both partners’ preferences and availability can help manage differing cleanliness standards.
    The Spruce: [Cleaning Schedule]
    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/finding-love-the-scientific-take/202211/when-partners-have-different-levels-cleanliness