On Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at 7:46:05 PM UTC-7, Bruce wrote:
> On Tue, 25 Dec 2018 18:32:12 -0800, "Julie Bove"
> > wrote:
>
> >"Bruce" > wrote in message
> .. .
> >> On Mon, 24 Dec 2018 14:47:18 -0500, wrote:
> >>
> >>>I don't like a very large kitchen where people can hang out. I have a
> >>>spacious enough galley kitchen, very efficient, and I don't want/allow
> >>>anyone helping me cook. I don't want to be distracted with any
> >>>conversating while I'm cooking either. I have lots of cabinet and
> >>>counter space and an over-size SS sink. I don't want guests rummaging
> >>>in my cabinets and fridge because they never put things back where
> >>>they found them. When people go out to eat they don't help the cook
> >>>or wander about their kitchen, I operate the same. When I bring my
> >>>car to the mechanic they don't allow me in their work space either.
> >>>When I visit someone I respect their space the same as I expect guests
> >>>to respect my space. I never tell guests to make themselves at home,
> >>>they can make themselves at home at their home... otherwise they'll be
> >>>drawing themselves a bath and napping in my bed. In fact I don't want
> >>>guests watching TV... if watching TV is more important than visiting
> >>>they'd best stay home or visit a sports bar.
> >>
> >> This reads like the diary of a neurotic control freak. The least
> >> relaxed man in the state.
> >
> >We should let Steve decide. He has the psych. degree.
>
> But I'm a very creative amateur psychologist.

More like an amateur astrologist.