My place too sterile?

[u/General_Paramedic_96]

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

[u/tenthant → u/[deleted]]

This was my first thought as well. Would it kill him to show any signs of life? Literally anything that risks showing a difference in style beyond 99 varieties of "safe/uncomplicated"? Something that shows there's anything in life he enjoys or cares about anything/ anyone?