There is a woman I know who has (on the surface) the perfect house, perfect kids, perfect job, etc. All of her Christmas shopping is done by Labor Day. All Christmas presents are wrapped in color coordinated paper and methodically placed under the tree. Everything in the garage has a place with a corresponding color-coded label and plastic bin. There is never anything out of place -- EVER. When I initially got to know this family, I have to admit to feeling twinges of jealousy.
Anyway... despite the perfect facade this family portrays to the public, there has always been a creepy vibe that intuitively told me that things were about to crack just under the surface. Being over there has always made me feel nervous. After all, who could be that PERFECT? It was surreal.
Today a mutual friend told me that the wife had a nervous breakdown.
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I'm always suspicious of and uncomfortable with perfect order.
It indicates a need for control which always makes me wonder - what exactly is out of control?
Sad about the breakdown - I hope she gets the help she needs.
I thought it all sounded a bit OCD but then figured i was maybe just jealous?? I hope she gets better and learns to relax!
Yes, and Martha the First ended up in the slammer.
It isn't easy being perfect all the time. (Or so I surmise. I can't do it myself.)
Are you familiar with the poem "Richard Corey" from the Spoon River Anthology by Edgar Lee Masters? It's about a man who had it all, who glittered when he walked, and one day went home and put a bullet through his head.
Dianne, I'm always suspicious of perfect order, too.... you would do well at our house;)
CG, you and I are beyond trying to fake the perfect household for each other.
Heart, I need to read Richard Corey. It all fits too well into this situation.
Dianne, I'm always suspicious of perfect order, too.... you would do well at our house;)
CG, you and I are beyond trying to fake the perfect household for each other.
Heart, I need to read Richard Corey. It all fits too well into this situation.
Dianne, I'm always suspicious of perfect order, too.... you would do well at our house;)
CG, you and I are beyond trying to fake the perfect household for each other.
Heart, I need to read Richard Corey. It all fits too well into this situation.
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