I Really Didn't Need to See That…

Though not necessarily deal-breakers, there are a few items which your potential honey would rather not espy. Gross generalizations as they may be, there are quite a few things that guys and gals have around the apartment that really take the romance out. You don't have to get rid of the following, but do place them away from prying eyes. Remember, even if something's in the trash can, it's still in fair view.

For Gals~ What Guys Don't Want to See
* Feminine hygiene products
* A bed full of stuffed animals (especially if you've named them)
* More than 5 hair products
* More than 5 bottles of stuff in the shower
* Moldy scrubbies
* Books endorsed by self-improvement gurus, especially those designed to help you find love, find a husband, etc.
* A ring in bathtub where the bubble bath stuck the little hairs from shaving your legs
* Pictures of your cat (especially in cute clothes)
* Wonderbras or anything used to make you more "wonderful"
* Pantyhose (especially hanging from the shower rod) Garters, though, are cool.
* More than 6 bed pillows
* Nastified drawer of cosmetics

For Guys~ What Gals Don't Want to See
* Pornography (mags, videos, "artistic" posters, whatever)
* Lack of soap or washcloth
* Toilet paper anywhere but on the designated holder
* More than 5 facial products (too metro)
* Last night's collection of empties (Take those Corona bottles to the recycler.)
* Bongs (even if sentimental)
* "Funny" t-shirts and coffee mugs (If you have to preface their introduction with either "Don't get offended, but…" or "My frat buddies got this for me…" then they're really not that funny.)
* Trash anywhere but in the trashcan, especially anything food related
* Pile of not quite clean/not quite dirty clothes
* Rogaine
* Futon (hard to hide, but definitely not cool)
* "Art" held up with thumbtacks
* Star Wars collectible figures, Dungeons & Dragons, role-playing anything

What No One Wants to See~
* Toilet brush and plunger
* Pet hair anywhere
* Any medical creams for "batching suit areas" or most things having to do with feet
* Multiple pill bottles, including vitamins, supplements, mass builder/protein powder
* Pictures of you happy with the ex
* An answering machine flashing "40 new messages"
* Photos of that trip to Tijuana or Cancun

"Classy" is a good word for it. Be yourself… just be discreet.