Clutter is Not Sexy: Why a Messy Home Impacts Your Love Life (Pt 5 of the Empowering Life Series (Ep 265)
About the episode
Clutter might be hurting your relationship more than you think. In this episode, Deanna Yates shares how physical mess creates emotional stress in romantic partnerships and what to do about it. Plus, learn 3 simple ways to declutter your space and reconnect with your partner.
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If your bedroom feels more chaotic than cozy, clutter might be sabotaging your relationship.
In this episode of the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast, host Deanna Yates shares how the physical clutter in your home can quietly build resentment, reduce intimacy, and increase arguments with your partner. Backed by research (including a stat that 40% of couples argue over clutter!), this episode explores the emotional and mental load clutter creates—and how to fix it.
Key Takeaways:
1. Why clutter causes stress in romantic relationships
2. How to declutter your bedroom to rekindle connection
3. The power of a “Couples Corner” and how to create one
4. A simple weekly ritual to improve communication and teamwork
5. How to use the Clutter F.R.E.E.D.O.M. Method to target problem areas in your life
Whether you’re married, partnered, or in a long-term relationship, these practical tips will help you clear the physical and emotional mess that’s standing between you and the connection you crave.
Time Stamps:
00:00 – Introduction and Personal Updates
01:27 – Clutter’s Impact on Romantic Relationships
01:57 – The Clutter F.R.E.E.D.O.M. Method Explained
03:14 – Why Clutter Causes Relationship Stress
04:32 – Shocking Stats & Psychological Insights
08:19 – Gender Differences & the Mental Load
14:51 – Creating a Peaceful Bedroom Retreat
18:15 – Establishing a Couple’s Corner
21:19 – Clutter-Free Communication Ritual
24:01 – Final Thoughts and Action Steps
Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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About Deanna Yates
Based in San Diego, CA, Deanna helps high-achieving moms clear the clutter from their homes and lives.
Through coaching, courses, summits, and her top-ranked Wannabe Clutter Free podcast, she supports modern women in building organized, peaceful homes where they can thrive.
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