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Q.1
When I get something new, I find a permanent place for it.
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Immediately. I can't stand to have things out of place.
Almost never. I put it somewhere with the other new stuff to deal with later.
Q.2
When I was a child, I was very attached to certain objects.
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Yes, like a blanket that I carried everywhere.
No, I never got too attached to any of my toys.
Q.3
When there’s a bad smell in my house, I don't bother to look for the cause.
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No point in trying to track down a smell in my cluttered house. I won't be able to find it before it fades anyway.
I can't live in a smelly place. I search until I find the source and get rid of it.
Q.4
When someone comes over and touches something in my house, I get suspicious or worried.
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No, I usually don’t even notice and certainly don't care when people touch things in my house.
I hate it when people touch my stuff. Will they move it, break it or throw it away when they think I’m not looking?
Q.5
When I have to declutter, I agonize over each thing I need to throw away.
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Totally! What if I want to re-read that magazine or mend that ripped sweater someday?
Not at all. If I haven't used it in the last year, it goes in the trash.
Q.6
When I think about the prospect of friends or family seeing my mess, I am incredibly ashamed.
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No. I wish it were neater but know they’ll love me anyway.
I am so embarrassed by my house that I have stopped having people over.
Q.7
The furniture in my house is covered in clutter.
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Yes! So much so that I can’t sit or lie down without moving piles.
Not really. Furniture generally stays pretty clear. The floor around it, on the other hand...
Q.8
When I see an amazing sale on something, I buy it immediately.
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No way. If I don’t need it, it’s a waste of money, right?
Definitely! When am I ever going to get this deal again?
Q.9
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