"I know you love this place and your disarray, but every time I come in here, I have the urge to clean," she winced. "I know they say true geniuses live in a mess, but honestly, I'd have to keep our place clean - well within reason."
She looked around at the small flat and sighed. "How about if I let you have a space to yourself when we find a flat that we like and can afford? You can keep it as messy as you like."