It's good to communicate your concerns with your partner.
Cecile is sometimes bothered by her boyfriend's messy habits.
Cecile wants a cleaner apartment.
Cecile mentions how she feels to her boyfriend.
Cecile never says anything to her boyfriend, and instead just cleans up after his messes.
Cecile's boyfriend changes his habits, and she is able to live in a clean apartment.
Cecile's boyfriend never knows how she feels and nothing changes.