On Wed, 26 Dec 2018 00:42:50 -0800 (PST), Roy >
wrote:

>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.

True, but I do that on the side.