to bloody love living alone in a quiet minimalist flat?

[LeftMyRidingCropInTheMortuary]

I'm 32 and I think I've finally cracked it. I have the lifestyle I want although it is never how I thought things would turn out.

I don't even want to live with a man again. Kids is unlikely to happen for various reason.

I've become increasingly sensitive to noise and mess as I've got older. I work in a stressful people-focussed job and treasure being able to hear myself think when I get home. I am also a control-freak and need to have my environment "just-so".

I have got rid of a lot of "stuff" over the past few years. All my books now on kindle and music on laptop. Everything admin done on-line.

Have I accidentally stumbled on the key to happiness? Peace, space & simplicity?

Or am I secretly kidding myself and want a house full of man, kids, dogs and family stuff?!

Just musing this over whilst my friends socialise tonight and I lie on the couch listening to the swoosh of the dishwasher.

Achieve - are you in the UK? Both these products are available in UK supermarkets. If you ARE in the UK, go and get them now at a 24hr one. Still time to stay up late and watch the grease dissolve, drip off your trays and into the bag!

I am ten years down the line from you, and I still love it.

My house looks the same when I come home as it does when I leave it. My bathroom is tidy and free. I can do what I want, when I want. Nobody asks me what's on tv, what's for tea, what I'm doing etc. Bliss.

And I have two cats. Not clingy, not needy. As Sheldon says "the epitome of indifference".

Perfect.

I had my own flat for a couple of years and I loved it! People often thought that it was a bit sad but I listened to their stories about horrendous flat mates and smiled inside. Total control = bliss. Living with my dh and ds is awesome though.

I love Sheldon!!

Left, yes, I am in the UK

re the duster - do you mean this sort of thing? If so, I already have one
www.amazon.co.uk/Swiffer-Dust-Magnet-Starter-Kit/dp/B00HVC6ZUY

I use Fairy something for oven trays, it's grand.

Pounds like my kind of heaven

happy for you OP