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Question

Do you believe it is better to have a roomate or go solo while living in an apartment? Please tell me any experiences relating to this question and any advice you have for a first-time renter. Thank you! The more detailed/life experienced your answer is, the more likely you will be able to receive 10 points.

Oh ma gosh! I just realized I put this question under the wrong category! Oh well. I trust that most people in the chemistry section over hear are very intelligent. lol (<;

Time to get some shut-eye,...

Answer 1

Here's my two cents worth...

I think it's worth a try to find a "suitable" roommate. Several reasons...one, you're a female and there is strength in numbers. You may very well live in a safe area, but it is never a good idea to be alone (and predictably alone by some freak who might be watching you). Two, if you get a roommate, you'll have experienced what most people experience at some point in their life...that is having to compromise, share and learn about someone not like you.

Not to mention that rent is cheaper (plus groceries, utilities, etc. should be cheaper - as long as they pay their share).

If you follow through with a roomie, my advice would be to set up *firm* ground rules from the get-go. These include how groceries will work, how the rent is paid, what quiet hours are, when it's ok to have people over. Just simulate a day in your life and think of all the potential conflicts that would arise with a relative stranger being in close quarters with you.

And don't forget to document (thru pictures and notes on the lease) the state of the apartment when you move in! That is *invaluable* if you move out and the landlord tries to screw you for damage that was already present before you moved in.

Answer 2

There are pros and cons (you already knew that). Interpersonal relationships require work, some give and take. So short term, it is much easier to not have roomates. But most of your life, the really good parts, and how to deal with the really bad parts, will be enhanced or made somewhat better through these relationships. Living with others, even really bad roomates, teaches us how to relate to others. Really good roomates become friends for life. So this is really a "no lose situation". Roomates.

Answer 3

Hey. To live with somebody have advantages and disadvantages. To live alone has too advantages and disadvantages. I dont know that there is an answer.

If you are alone you wont quarrell with your roommate. But, on the other side, you probably will feel lonely. If you want to have a sexual partner, it will be complicated if there are someone who is sharing your room. But 2 persons will pay less than one for the rent. Etc

Imagine that you are ill and you are living alone. I will get difficult. But, on the other hand, imagine that you have a strong headache or you are very depress and you only want to be alone or simply to cry. But there is someone there, who perhaps will want to hear loud music or who will be observing you while you are crying and who you probably will have to tell whats gointg on.

I suggest you this: make a list of the advantages and disadvantages

Ana

Answer 4

i guess it would depend on what kind of person you are and what your finances are like.

do you have a particular person in mind that you'd like to live with? would you get sick of that person after a period of time? is this person responsible? are they going to decide that they don't want to live with you and try to leave you footing the bill? do you have the money to make it on your own or do you need to depend on someone to help you out?

my only living with a roommates has been in a dorm setting...a little different than an appartment. these weren't bad experiences, but would have been made easier in an appartment setting in some ways. and also, these people i would have trusted with money and splitting the costs too.

also...it might be good to go watch a couple of court shows like "the people's court" and "judge judy"....though cheesy and fun to laugh at, they can offer some good examples of the downside of roommates and money issues....

Answer 5

I lived alone for 4 months and it's really nice to live alone. You get freedom to do anything at anytime. You can sleep late or wake up early. Have a peace of mind knowing that you are responsible for the contents of the apartment.
However after living alone for 4 months, I discovered it costs alot and sometimes you get REALLY bored. so I am getting a room mate so I can reduce my cost and have someone to hang out with. Plus if you are the original renter, then you can interview potential candidates.

Answer 6

It's best to live alone. If you share an apartment with someone else and especially if your the one on the lease and on the utility bills, they can screw you pretty good. When the rent is due, you have to make sure that the landlord gets the rent on time, if your roommate doesn't pay his/her share then you both get thrown out or you have to pay it yourself. Another thing to consider is cleaning, if your roommate is a slob and doesn't clean you have to do it yourself. The last thing to consider is privacy. Your roommate knows alot about you and you learn some unpleasant things about him/her. My best advice, is to live alone!

Answer 7

Well i just moved in my house a couple months ago and my step sister lives wit me she pays 1/2 the bills but most of the time i end of cleanin up the house by myself she helps every now and again but i'd have to say if u get a roommate make sure they know how to clean up after themselves

Answer 8

Having a roomate just to have a roomate should be only if it's absolutely necessary to pay bills. The chances of finding someone very compatible is slim. However, if you have someone in mind who is already a friend and whose habits you know, it can be great.

Answer 9

Let me answer uer question chemically
if element is lonely, no reaction takeplace , and if it is valuable elements may be it retains its value more than it reacts with others.
but element need to be stable when it reacts with other elements , and may be became more valuable as product of that reaction.
It depends on many things , the imvironment for the reaction , the type of the others , the tasks of each , and the economical factors.
The net result is there is a fruitful reactions and dangerous reactions depends on what we want and what we like to do.

Answer 10

Well, you'd think that a roommate would be a good idea because of course you can split the rent and then you can have someone to talk to... well, that is not always the case it is nice to be alone and what if they end up being a slob, what if they want to party/you want to party and you can't because of one another. I would get the place by yourself and if you want anyone there with you, you can invite them over. Good luck with that.