Compatible vs. likeable – Good friends don’t necessarily make good roommates. The tensions of shared living could make even the best of friendships turn sour. If you and your BFF don’t vibe in terms of everyday living, find someone else.
Establish ground rules – You can avoid unnecessary drama if you set down house rules beforehand. Under whose name will the lease be under? How will you divide the rent and bills? Will you decide to split the cost of furniture? Take care of all your housekeeping before you and your roommate(s) move in to nip conflict in the bud.
Sweating the small stuff – Don’t be shy about confronting your roommate about rude or inappropriate behavior. Addressing the problem head-on is always better than letting emotions build up, and it will save you bruised egos (and broken bones) in the long run.
Building a Love Nest – Moving in with your significant other is a bold move that could take the relationship to the next level. Before you settle with your sweetheart, though, make sure that you’re ready to get to know the person at a very intimate level. If your main motivation is to save on rent, you should think again.
We all had roommates in the drunk and hazy college dorm days, but when work and bills enter the picture, the whole "Dude of course your friend can stay on the couch for three months" attitude begins to wear off. With responsibility comes stress, and nothing brings out people’s dark-sides more than being tired and late for work. Roommates cuts costs and provides a live-in
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