I never considered myself obsessive compulsive nor incredibly neat. (My sister declares me a hopeless slob, which by the way isn't true). Balanced, well-rounded, an appreciation for order but not to the point of it interfering with daily life. Overall a very healthy socially comfortable approach.
Yet I have an obsession with symmetry and color coordination. If you look at the walls in my office or apartment you'll easily identify the center line and how the objects are balanced on on either side of it. While I do prefer matching items on either side, I can be content with simple balance. My mother used to be frustrated with me regarding the mantle on the fireplace. After dusting, I would frequently arrange objects to create the impression of symmetry. She did not appreciate my order. It also drives her crazy when I adjust the hymnals and the Bibles in the pews at church so that they are symmetrical. Hymns of Zion behind the Zion's Harp on each side with two Bibles in the middle.
I have the same issues with color coordination. I usually only wear one shade of a color and all aspects of my outfit must coordinate with each other. Pink and red should never be on the body at the same time. I have even found clashing shades of black...this drives me crazy. I have been known to change a part of my ensemble to rectify any mis-matching colors. I tend to wear a lot of black and other solid colors to reduce the likelihood of clashing colors.
A great debate within my head has ensued regarding the cause of this obsession. It may be a genetic thing or a sub conscious response to my psychological needs of control. Whatever it is...it at least makes things appear very orderly in what can otherwise be a chaotic life.
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