Let’s say you see a spider in the bathtub. Do not scream. Do not set the house on fire. Instead, trap it under a cup, slide a piece of paper under, and release it outside. Most house spiders are harmless and actually beneficial—they eat mosquitoes and flies.
If you’re feeling brave, give it a name like “Steve” before you let it go. It’s a small act of kindness that makes you feel like the hero of your own story, not the victim.
Fun fact: Spiders are more afraid of you than you are of them. Actually, that’s a lie—they have no concept of fear. But it’s a comforting thought, and that’s what matters.