I've been given done well-meaning and I really believe, good advice by several people. My boyfriend's house, where I live, is full of trash. If you're not familiar with my situation, look in this same forum for "Living in Hell (Trash)" by me, including the updated pics near the end.

What I've been advised to do is, when my boyfriend goes on one of his longer trips, hire some college students or others who would be willing to get all the trash and cat poop out of the house. I don't have money for this, but I could save a little. Professionals want thousands of dollars, and my boyfriend didn't want anyone to see the house, so he's against hiring anyone. He's also afraid someone would get the house condemned. I don't think it's at that level yet.

But he will be furious with me if I do this behind his back. It won't matter that the house is clean again, and I wouldn't have them touch his office or bedroom. I'm not sure if he would throw me out and/or do things that will make my treasured items and me dirty in terms of my OCD (which may not be able to be reversed, as far as my OCD hours), but I worry about that.

I can't do the cleaning myself, and I'm also scared of the trips and vacations he's soon to take, leaving me to take care of the cats and bird, which is all kinds of OCD hell. Again, if you need more information, see my previous thread.

Even if I could get someone to help, should I do it? He's not going to do it, and I can't stand living like this anymore. He says he is, but it will take a long time. It's taking him forever to get things done so I can use my computer again. Some cleanup has been done (I'll post the updated areas below), but still do far to go. If I do this, I'm all alone. What do you think? These people are good and right about making a change, but I'm worried about the ramifications it'll mean for me.