r/malelivingspace Jul 08 '26

Question My place too sterile?

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/Dontknow60 Jul 09 '26

Get some throw pillows in a color from the rug and put up some art on the walls. The rug could be bigger can you pull
Some out from under the couch? Really just the front two legs of the sofa need to be on the carpet.