I really don't want to have one of those roommate horror stories to tell in a couple of years from now. I'm moving in w/ a girl I became friends with from nursing school this summer. I've always been the worried type...and also, I've had a bad experience last time I moved out. Now, I'm back w/ my parents but I'm ready to move out again for good (I'm a little bit older and wiser and willing to learn more). Well, any advice to keep it cool w/ my roommate. There will be three of us altogether. I'll have my own room/restroom. The two girls will share a room/restroom. I guess that will make it a little more easier for me, privacy! Well, see my last roommate said I didn't know the pleasantries when sharing a room w/ someone (I shared a room w/ her). See, I've never had to share a room ever in my whole life. I was fortunate to have my own room in every house my parents owned. So, that is why I'm having my own room/restroom this time. But I know roommate stuff is sensitive.
2006-12-13 16:33:39 · 6 answers · asked by bettyboop 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
Just make sure you have a clear picture of what is expected of all three of you. All three have to sit down and calmly set some guidelines and rules. I know that sounds dorky but six months from now when you find out one person is doing more dishes or just picking up in general, all of you will have wished you had made it clear from the start. As far as the having your own room/restroom, how was that decided, and is it causing problems already? Just make sure all the details are gone over before so down the road nobody can whine about things that should have been handled before you sign any papers or leases. Are you going to pay a little more for having a private room while the two others share space?
2006-12-13 16:59:12 · answer #1 · answered by davidswoman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I moved into a house with 3 women i don't even know. rent was fair price. !st ya all sit down and make boundaries. #1 clean up after yourselves.#2 respect ( meaning the time u come in the time u take all the hot water for showering know each others time to get up # you all use certain things ex: garbage bags supplies in kitchen bathroom etc so u all take turns buying it to replace. #4 label your own food and laundry soap#5 ask never take. basically respect. don't assume don't be a 5th wheel in the entertaining times let them know ahead if ur planning a get together
2006-12-13 16:46:28 · answer #2 · answered by gypsygirl731 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure these roomates are people you know and trust.
My "best friend" lived with me until I found out she was selling drugs out of my house.
We females tend to get under each others skin pretty easily.
The fact that you won't be sharing a room helps but it does not elimintate all problems.
Living with someone takes compromise and responsibility.
It's up to each of you to pull your weight in order to make this work.
Make sure to spend plenty of time away from your roomates to avoid confrontation. If you see each other 24/7, it'll get old fast.
You really won't know what to expect until you get settled in.
For your sake, I hope all goes well.
It can be an exciting experience, you won't know until you try it out.
Good luck!
2006-12-13 16:46:14 · answer #3 · answered by Desiree 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh roomates....it can suck...or it can be good...you never know
till your in the middle of it. thing is at any one time, since your relying
on each to get bills paid or the house clean or keeping quiet so
the landlord dont kick you out it is not 100% in your control so
if everyone plays nice its a WIN but if they dont BOOM.....it goes
bad...
2006-12-13 16:38:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep your door locked or at least keep your valuables tucked away.
they cant take what they dont know you have.
good luck!!
2006-12-13 16:59:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if she is senti
care for her and try to ADJUST
2006-12-13 16:36:15 · answer #6 · answered by shaikh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋