How to Deal with a Neat Freak  If you're not a neat freak
yourself, dealing with one can be tough. Here's how to do it and
maybe even adapt a few of their better habits.  How to Deal with
a Neat Freak Photo by Michael Dolan  Amy Rosenberg, over at
Psychology Today, writes that it isn't too difficult to live
with a neat freak under a couple of circumstances. First, the
neat freak needs to be aware of their exceptional need for
order. Also, they need to be aware that they can often be
resistent to change. If your neat freak has this awareness,
cohabitation can be much easier.  How to Deal with a Neat
FreakAssuming you're messier than your neat freak, you're going
to need to sit down and negotiate. Realistically, you're not
going to live up to the sparkling standards of an anal retentive
cleaner, so they're going to have to accept you for you,
"faults" and all. That said, you'll need to make an effort as
well. Together, make a list of the common problems that
excessive drive for neatness causes you and let your