This is actually something I discovered when I had a mountain of dishes and it had me down for months.
One day, I thought, I don't even want all this crap, I would rather just have one of each essential "form" (large spoon, large fork, cup, plate, etc) and I certainly can't get them washed. So I grabbed a garbage bag and gently placed everything in (clearing the sink) and disposed of the weight.
Haven't had a problem since and I live much more peacefully and unburdened by all that.
One day, I thought, I don't even want all this crap, I would rather just have one of each essential "form" (large spoon, large fork, cup, plate, etc) and I certainly can't get them washed. So I grabbed a garbage bag and gently placed everything in (clearing the sink) and disposed of the weight.
Haven't had a problem since and I live much more peacefully and unburdened by all that.