Breakups aren’t easy, and sometimes, getting closure means understanding why things didn’t work out. For one man, his ex’s reasoning didn’t exactly clear things up.
As one does nowadays, he turned to Reddit for advice. Apparently, his girlfriend dumped him over the absolute disarray of his kitchen silverware drawer.
The distraught man shared a photo of the drawer in question, hoping that others would take his side. However, he severely underestimated the reactions he would receive.
The man claimed that his ex-girlfriend dumped him due to the disastrous state of his silverware drawer.
After the breakup, the man posted a photo of the silverware drawer that was the proverbial straw that broke the camel’s back for his relationship. While it’s not the messiest drawer, the image is a bit jarring for anyone who appreciates organization or cooking.
Instead of having a silverware tray to separate forks, knives, spoons, and other kitchen utensils, everything is strewn about, sending any of us girlies who take the time to organize our own drawers into a panic just looking at it.
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The man’s silverware drawer looked more like the kitchen junk drawer. Seriously, a cheese grater and steak knife just thrown together will nilly?! It’s not just an eyesore — it’s dangerous!
The photo had many Redditors justifying the ex’s decision to end things.
“Seems reasonable to me. You’re clearly unhinged,” one user jokingly commented.
“Yeah, I would too with that hot mess of a drawer. If that’s how you put your cutlery, how’s the rest of the house? And not just that, anything else in your life,” another user noted.
“I’ve never met you. I know nothing of you other than the fact that you have at least one ex and this picture of a drawer. Despite all that, I’m breaking up with you, too. Seriously, get your [expletive] together, dude,” another urged.
Other users could not even imagine how the man was able to cook with the mess of a drawer and wondered how cluttered the rest of his home was.
While most people were appalled by the drawer’s disorganization, some believe that a messy drawer is a sign that a person prioritizes functionality over aesthetics.
Max Phillips, a writer on Medium, dubbed the clutter depicted in the man’s photo “the messy drawer mindset.” Apparently, at least according to Phillips, the utter disarray could actually be a positive personality trait!
“As I’ve named it, the ‘messy drawer’ mindset teaches us you don’t need to plan everything meticulously,” he wrote. “Learning to let go of matters, particularly when they’re out of your control, can give you a sense of freedom.”
However, this is simply a generalization and not always accurate.
A messy drawer can also indicate a disorganized life and messy or lazy habits, which can be difficult to put up with if you prioritize neatness.
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Not everyone will have the same preferences when it comes to kitchen organization. Some people will arrange their forks by size. Others will simply toss their tongs and soup spoons into the drawer closest to this dishwasher.
Was the man’s silverware drawer grounds for ending the relationship? Chances are it was just one of many reasons, but for his ex, it may have been a glimpse into a future she simply didn’t want to have to put up with. One that involved constantly cleaning up after him.
Chances are the conditions of the man’s bedroom closet, car glove compartment, and, dare we say… his bathroom counter was just as bad as the kitchen drawer, maybe worse.
Megan Quinn is a writer at YourTango who covers entertainment and news, self, love, and relationships.
