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View submission: What misunderstandings have you faced because of minimalism?
I had a former friend who in hindsight was likely a narcissist. She told me that my minimalist home made her feel uncomfortable. I see now that it was because she needed chaos, and didn’t like my peaceful serene home.
I had another friend who I always complimented on her home. She had a lot of displays and I enjoyed them every time she changed them up for holidays. But when I started to share my journey into minimalism, she took it personally, made it about herself, and thought I was insulting her style. It was so odd.
Comment by Defiant-Junket4906 at 28/02/2025 at 11:40 UTC
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Ugh, some people just can’t handle calm or simplicity. That former friend’s reaction makes total sense now, though—it sounds like she thrived on chaos. The other friend’s reaction is so weird! It’s like people can’t help but make it about them, even when you’re just sharing your personal journey. You didn’t insult her, you just found what works for you.