So my ex literally made me clean out the mess in the living room. No, I did not declutter, I just moved everything, all the boxes from the storage, into the bedroom. Then he came and vacuumed, god bless his heart, as I would never be able to do that job myself. I cleaned the kitchen, too. It has been several weeks since and I have had my ex and other people over, and am having a couple over for dinner tonight - we used to work together at one of my prior jobs. I am getting to appreciate having a clean space as I love to cook and entertain people.