In the last set of Closet Questions, you were asked if you share a closet and, if you do, if the space is distributed equally. I don’t think takes my “special” intellect to have accurately predicted that the majority of you who share your closet take up most of the space, or even overflow to another closet. What makes this project so fun is asking the “why.” It’s one thing to answer yes or no but the juicy- I mean, insightful- stuff usually lies in the why.
Clothes may be an addiction for some ladies, according to their own confessions. Men generally seem to be minimalists. Although, we do have some ladies who are married to “divos” (kidding). We women, however, are just good problem solvers or negotiators or justifiers… depending upon your point of view.
Anonymous said she doesn’t throw anything out on her husband’s side of the closet- even if it’s 15 years old- because keeping it around allows for the illusion of balance and equality. Now, that’s just funny!
Lynsey admitted she absolutely takes more space in the closet, but quickly added that her husband takes space on the wall with a ginormous elk head. One of our participants pointed out that women’s clothes are just “moodier” than men’s. “They have business and casual and we have business, street casual, cocktail, dress-casual, formal, semi-formal and home casual, just to name a few,” she said. With all those moods perhaps I should offer therapy for closet mood disorders and clothing addictions. Ha! What do you think?
One respondent said that these questions gave her the idea to move her husband’s stuff to the hall closet so she wouldn’t have to share anymore. I know for one of the divorced ladies, the very idea of having to share a closet again once caused her to cancel her e-harmony subscription. Again… too funny!
As always, your responses gave me reason to wonder:
- For those of you that don’t like to share a closet, are you the oldest, middle, or youngest child?
- If someone told you to reduce your wardrobe by 75%, what anxiety would that cause?
- How often the closet space discussion takes place between you sharers?
The closet of MY mind is getting cluttered with all the things I want to share with you in the book! Thank you for allowing me to peek inside of yours. And, be sure to answer the latest Closet Questions!
Closet of My Mind 
I share a closet with my husband and don’t really mind. It’s large enough for both of us, although, I could use a little more hanging space. 🙂 we are both first borns which is miraculous that we can share and it not start WWIII.
I found this question interesting because one of my goals for this year, was to do a clothing fast for an entire year. Purging clothes that still had tags on them and had never been worn, really brought to light how I was using online shopping and clothing to fill something other than just a basic need for clothes. I made it about six months, fell off the wagon, but am back on now. It would cause me anxiety in that I enjoy wearing the clothes and since I struggle with my body, I try hard to find things that I think look cute.
Discussion about the closet space doesn’t take place often. Occasionally Phil will make a joke about my collection of “Fat Baby” boots, or shoes in general. I did come home one day to find a fancy shoe rack bolted to the back wall of the closet, so my shoes would be neater.
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Well, I don’t share. In someways that makes me very sad. But since it’s been well over 20 years since I’ve had to share I’m not sure if I’d even be capable. Which makes me even sadder.
In response to the second question. Reduce by 75% seriously? I have difficulty packing for a week long trip. I hate leaving anything behind.
But, I suppose if that very special person ever walked into my life I would consider clearing a small spot as well as maybe a few drawers. But it wouldn’t be easy, I have three drawers committed to my bras and “onesies” alone. (Don’t judge, if you know me you understand how much room those babies could take up)
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I’m an only child. May add some perspective. Or not.
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