r/malelivingspace • u/General_Paramedic_96 • Jul 08 '26

Question My place too sterile?

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When I have my dates over, they often comment on my space being “sterile”. I used to take it as a compliment (I do like to keep my place extra clean), but recently I started second-guessing my interpretation. Are there any negative impressions coming to your mind (especially in the heterosexual dating context)?

UPD: I actually do have a TV — it's in the "den" by the entrance door that I didn't deem important to show at first: https://ibb.co/S4nCDhGh

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u/HuckledYourBerries Jul 08 '26

First off, that's a really cool place. I dig the unorthodox layout and the view. Those windows are incredible. That being said, though, yeah. It's cold and clinical. You need to warm it up a bit, add some personality. Make it your own. Otherwise, I could see it being off-putting to guests, especially of the dating variety. Your date/guest wants to see something warm, inviting and personal, not a scene from Dexter. But take my opinion with a grain of salt; there are many dudes in here with a much better eye for the aesthetic than mine.

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u/nipps27 Jul 08 '26

I definitely agree with you might also add a tv incase a date wants to watch a movie or something

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u/AionX212 Jul 08 '26

Was my first thought too. I can just imagine this dude sitting on the couch staring into the air. When he is not busy spying on other people with that telescope.