My whole life, growing up, my father worked 2 jobs.
He did this so my Mom could stay home with 4 kids.
We all got put through music lessons, sports and dance (sometimes whether we wanted to or not). Once a year my father would take a week off for a family vacation. He taught us all that work came first, for if you did not have that, the rest was likely nonexistent.
My Mom's one love was to redo the bathroom every year. We all helped. Picking out wallpapers and linoleum was an experience unlike many other kids had. Painting was fun!
One time my Mom picked out an expensive light fixture. We were so excited to be getting something new! She took it to the car, we jumped in, and SNAP! there went the light fixture-cracked in half.
She handled it ok. We were only a block away from the fancy store. We swung back through. We had to wait in the car. She brought it out, lauid it on the seat, and 2 fresh pair of hineys broke that thing in a zillion pieces.
I thought she'd cry.
She gave up and went home. The bathroom was completed, as many after. No new lamp, but ALWAYS matching towels.
Her pride.
Passed on to me.
Now-this may be hard to understand, as I recently dated a man that told me I was "anal retentive" for having matching bath towels. I don't care if the ones hanging are used, and I set out extras for guests. I wasn't certain of his reasoning.
But he can kiss my anal retentive behind.
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honeybear285
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Jan 8 @ 11:35PM
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Sounds like he was the anal one, not you
Peace and Love
Honeybear
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kweenzrike
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Jan 8 @ 11:36PM
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There's nothing wrong with matching towels..... that's just a man for you, oh wait.. SOME men... some men just don't get it but alot of men have matching towels too.. I like my towels to match. I love pink and pink roses so most of towels are in that theme and if a man don't like it.... too bad... bet his bathroom is adorned with jeff gordon or tony romo towels.... or god forbid... some tacky color combo of turquoise and red...... 
It's not anal retentive it's style baby! style!! Keep it up!! 
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jadedbtch
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Jan 8 @ 11:36PM
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I thought i was normal to have matching towels. What kind of women is he used to dating? Guess all my friends are anal also, hummm maybe even all women are!!! (hehehehehe)
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NascarFan1
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Jan 9 @ 12:10AM
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I sure wouldn't have called that anal retentive, and yes he deserved what you told him after that remark. Now I'm going to say something, and I know there will be those that contradict me, but mostly women take pride in their home, wether it be the bathroom or whatever room, as much as men take pride in their cars! That's not a hard and fast rule but more of guidline, and we shouldn't be insulting to the other for doing such things either.
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luvmycats
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Jan 9 @ 6:09AM
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Theres not a thing wrong with having matching bath towels. I was raised a whole lot different than you. My mom worked, and my sperm donor... uhh lets not go there k? Lets just say, I also have matching bath towels, and I am the FARTHEST thing from being anal retentive. 
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Lovinheart445
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Jan 9 @ 7:12AM
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Hey! having matching towels is okay! I too have to have matching towels in each of my bathrooms. Bath towels..Hand towels, and wash cloths.. If they don't match, then it just doesn't look right, and i'm a bachelor!!
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whatagal
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Jan 9 @ 7:17AM
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I dated a guy who had matching bath towels. I didn't think he was anal retentive but some other thoughts DID cross my mind... 
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warmplace411
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Jan 9 @ 10:50AM
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I always thought it was normal to have matching bath towels and a matching color or decorating theme for ones bath room. I guess I don't know anyone, who's towels don't match.......except maybe my bachelor son, and he is anal retentive....sloppy....I ask myself, Mom...what did you do wrong here? hahahaha
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kattsmeow
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Jan 9 @ 11:25AM
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Now-this may be hard to understand, as I recently dated a man that told me I was "anal retentive" for having matching bath towels.
Towels that don't match?? Isn't that against the law?? Oh now that really bothers me. You DO have matching ones right now don't you? If not, please do it for me before I go crazy!
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CrackerJackPat
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Jan 9 @ 12:09PM
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There's an old expression for such as this guy you speak of....
"WERE YOU BORN IN A BARN???"
Generally it was used by my mother when we'd run in the house and leave the door open behind us. However, it seems to work for this guy very nicely, I think. If he wants to know the meaning of "anal retentive" he should talk to my kids. I'm not always... but on certain things - you bet I am! Only I call it, "Monkish" now.
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daisy315
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Jan 9 @ 12:34PM
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well, if I had the space to hang 2 bath towels, they would certainly match..I always buy them in sets anyway... 
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definitelydi
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Jan 9 @ 6:17PM
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Anal retentive? This is probably the same jackass that doesn't know what a bedskirt or a sham is, let alone where they go! 
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sciurusniger
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Jan 9 @ 6:51PM
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Di said:
Anal retentive? This is probably the same jackass that doesn't know what a bedskirt or a sham is, let alone where they go!
This is probably right and his attitude is a reaction to his bedskirt and sham being rather uncomfortably lodged where they don't belong.
Good blog, Lori.
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loisday
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Jan 9 @ 6:57PM
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Wonderful family memory...... 
Matching towels are a problem? He would HATE me...even my socks match my underware.................
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sweetthing937
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Jan 9 @ 7:17PM
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not only do my bath towels have to match...everything in each room has to match 
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painter007
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Jan 9 @ 7:38PM
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what are matching towels? lol
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carpediem48
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Jan 9 @ 9:28PM
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Matching towels,,,,I'm wondering if they are symbolic of your mother's
great attitude described in your story
I'm wondering if your mother had had a thing for ' velour' towels as opposed to 'regular' terry if you would have honoured her by following suit
'Interpersonal relationships' with 'anal retentive' personalities are difficult because excessive expectations are placed on others,,,especially children
Neatness is an issue
Hmmmm,,,,,someone who doesn't 'freak' when her children mess up a car breaking two expensive lamps doesn't fit this description IMO
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redtigr
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Jan 9 @ 11:02PM
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Amazing...
Funny how bath towels can symbolize so much. As a kid with 5 siblings and a household with never enough money, towels were used until they were used up. I remember towels so worn, you could see through them - and they never quite got one dry.
I make it a point to have big fluffy white towels and bath sheets. Even though I'm not anything like wealthy, luxurious towels make me feel just a bit special. It's a little bit of luxury that I've earned... as have you.
Kudos.
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Bluetic1966
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Jan 9 @ 11:38PM
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What kind of idiot wants to date you, yet tells you you're anal retentive? I bet the dating didn't last long.
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grumblebear
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Jan 10 @ 12:42AM
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Rita Rudner once said, "Men live like Bears with furniture..." Every woman I have ever known has had varying levels of civilized behavior... and its up to men to adapt to those....
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CHARLIgurl1
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Jan 10 @ 10:35AM
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In England.. its very common to have matching towels..In fact its as normal to us as having matching comforter and curtains!
Ever see that Comedy series 'Keeping up appearences' with Mrs Bucket?.. she ALWAYS had her pink matching towels!
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Gallows_Humor
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Jan 10 @ 2:13PM
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Now-this may be hard to understand, as I recently dated a man that told me I was "anal retentive" for having matching bath towels. I don't care if the ones hanging are used, and I set out extras for guests. I wasn't certain of his reasoning.
But he can kiss my anal retentive behind.
I have no clue...as anal retentive has nothing to do with decor...
but the thought of using this line, to get you to let me kiss your behind is...well.... 
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SpiritEnergy
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Jan 14 @ 10:03PM
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 A dork, yep, a dork. And you picked him why? ~dump~
Okay, I would mark it down to practicing setting boundaries. Great practice, eh? 
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burnslikethesun
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Mar 11 @ 1:15PM
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Socks too or just towels?
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