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writes: ok, i have just a basic roommate question, and need some opinions on this matter. i live in a house with a couple of people, and one of them is bothered by the fact that my desk is cluttered. we have one room where we keep all three of our desks and computers, kind of like an office. and her argument is that since it is a community room, my desk needs to be clean. but my point of view is that since it's MY desk, i can do what i want with it. it's not disgusting by any means. the only thing i have is a few papers on it, and a rolled up bag of cheetos. anyway, opinions would be helpful. is it wrong to keep my desk the way i want it because all three of us use this room, or since it's mine, should i be allowed to keep it the way it is?
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reader, anonymous, writes (2 September 2006): I am going to have to say that as long as your side is relatively orderly as it is your side to be responsible over; what is the problem?
If this person is such a fanatic about being clean; why would he even consider having a roommate?
How about having a bin or two where you can toss things in...or buy an organizer/cubby thingie to hang over on your side of the wall...start being messy and disorderly with storage bins.
This way...it's not so bothersome. Get into a habit of being clean and orderly so you don't drive future husband/common laws insane.
Good Luck.
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reader, anonymous, writes (2 September 2006): This is a community room that is used by the other people living with you, dear and you are entitled to keep it neat and tidy as does your other 2 roommates. No matter how messy you are, no one wants to walk into a room and see another person's mess and clutter. Even if you're a bit messier you should be trying try to keep your specified area in this room, as clean as possible. Your mess to you is acceptable, to your other roommate, it isn't. Clutter and messes are disgusting and even more so when it's not your mess. This is a respect issue. Take into account your roommates feelings on the matter before leaving that desk of yours cluttered. So just bite the bullet, and keep your desk cleaner and there should not be any more problems. Good luck
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reader, midgetgem +, writes (2 September 2006):
 I live with my partner and my computer desk is my own personal workspace regardless of the fact that he also uses the room for his music.
I f you don't dictate to them what they can and can't have on their desk they really can't expect to do the same with you. It doesn't sound like your desk is seriously disgusting and they could face worse that a pack of Cheetos and some papers!!
Politely point out to them that you repect their space and they should do the same for you.
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