13 Jan 2026 I like to sleep at night

There’s a movie out in theaters now starring Sydney Sweeney called The Housemaid.

That got my attention.

But after I Wikipedia-ed the plot summary, I knew I couldn’t watch it.

(Because I like sleeping at night!)

What struck me, though, was the premise — at least the hiring-someone-to-work-in-your-home part. I think about that a lot in my line of work.

Because when you let someone into your home, there’s always a relationship there … even if it’s quiet and professional.

Most people think about that from the homeowner’s perspective.

But there’s another side, too:

The person doing the work is walking into someone else’s private space.
Someone else’s rules.
Someone else’s dynamics.

That can be totally fine … or not.

For it to work well, there needs to be something solid underneath:

Respect.
Boundaries.
Clear expectations.
And dignity — for everyone involved.

Now, I’m not saying everyone needs to think about housecleaning this deeply.
(That would be … a lot.)

Still, the best relationships — including housecleaning — are built on trust both ways.

When it’s working, you barely notice it. That’s the point.

Everyone doing what they said they’d do, in a space that matters.

That’s it.

No drama. Just a clean home — and everyone sleeping at night.

Cheerfully,