What are some tips on being a great roommate?

Question

I just moved into a 2 bedroom with someone who has been living there for a year. We both have dogs, and she is pretty laid-back, as am I. What are some helpful tips so that I can be a good roommate? (e.g. not slamming doors, cleaning dishes as soon as I use them, not having music on all the time...?)

Answer 1

Well my number one rule is....NEVER eat the last pickle from my pickle jar! You can have some but don't eat the last one lol.
Don't leave toothpaste blops on the sink, or use up my supplies like..toothepast mouthwash shampoo stuff like that.

Give eachother there own alone time in the house.
I love it when i can watch a Good movie by myself once in a while, as i will do the same for the other.
Pay rent on time.
Make sure you don't leave your laundry in the machine for days , so when i go to do laundry i don't have your stuff in there so i have to put the wet smelly things in dryer or have to fold your clothes.
Just use common sense if you're on here asking for tips, then you sound like you would be a good roomate and conciderate one to have.
best of luck

Answer 2

Making certain that you pay the rent/bills on time if not a day or two ahead if schedule.
I don't know if you share a bathroom, but if you do, it would be good to always make sure the bathroom is clean when you leave it, such as dry the water around/on the faucet, sink area, make sure there is toilet paper on the roll, or available close by, stuff like that. Be care ful that your dog is obedient. Do the "common area" cleaning often. Maybe offer to pick up items while at the grocery or drive thru when you go. Ok, thats all I can think of for now. Good luck!

Answer 3

Sit down with her, and set down the house rules now, do not wait until problems crop up. If she asks why you are concerned, tell her you know of failed roommate situations, and since she is so nice, you would hate to break it up on a missunderstanding.
Set ground rules for who's food is who's food.
For what to do if someone fails with her share of the rent or utilities.
For when boyfriends can visit, or if it is OK with both of you if they do. And how long can they stay. I read one situation in which the boyfriend stayed all night, and it got loud, and all night. The woman's options were to go elsewhere all night, or stay and listen to it. And while you are at it, talk about parties and guests, how late they can stay, and when. Perhaps booking guests in advance, so the other person won't be trying to do homework, or sleeping, might be a great idea.
What to do if other people want to move in, what their share of costs should be.
And you mentioned some good ones, keeping things clean, music and TV watching. a cleaning schedule[other than just keeping things generally clean] are good topics.
Just be pleasant, be yourself, keep your space clean, show a little modesty, and talk about things in advance of them happening, all would make you a great roomy! Good luck!

Answer 4

The best thing to do is to try and prevent problems before they arise by being organized.

When I lived with a roommate we made a cleaning schedule. We each had a room a week to clean.

We also had to contribute $20 every so often to the kitty. This would pay for things like toilet paper, cleaning supplies, lightbulbs, etcetera.

Also, have fun together. It is much easier to overlook the mis-steps of somebody you like.

Answer 5

Simply sit down with your roommate and discuss her likes and dislikes as well as yours and make comparisons. Then come to a compromise as to what is acceptable and what is not. Then the two of you should be fine. Just keep in mind you must always consider the others feelings. This is somewhat like a marriage, without the intimacy. Good luck and God bless****

Answer 6

Treat her/him the same way you want to be treated.
Respect the other persons space and don't invade it.
You will both need down time so it is nice if you give the other person the place to themselves every so often.
Groceries are shared or separate and keep it that way.
Bills should always be paid on time. No-one likes to have to nag for rent or utility money.
Its also both your space so you shouldn't have to walk on egg shells all the time either. It makes living together not friendly nor comfortable.

Answer 7

Have a number of your pay diverted right into a reductions account on payday. Invite pals abode each and every now and then instead of constantly going out - you are able to seize a interest on television, watch a video, play enjoying cards or pool, or have a music jamming consultation look out for loose or almost loose issues to try this you and your individuals ought to bypass to If the climate is nice, recommend an afternoon on the coastline / lake / river. you will bypass fishing and bring a picnic or fish fry. For on a daily basis ingesting, convey a packed lunch to paintings. bypass the starbucks and sodas. in case you intend on going out to eating places, study first and locate which one is offering a definite furnish this week.

Answer 8

I think the first rule of thumb would be to just be mindful that you are sharing space with another person and to be respectful and courteous....and always remember...that the way you treat your roommate, is probably going to be the way you get treated!

Good luck!

Answer 9

to be a good room mate you should be entertaining.

so: you should be funny (always), drunk (often), stupid (as much as possible) and obnoxious (sometimes). when there is nothing to do, a good argument can pep up the spirits of the entire house - so feel free to break things and scream every now and then. your room mate will act like she doesn't appreciate your behaviour but deep down she will love it!

Answer 10

Keeping the placwe clean, so that means picking up and putting away, especially in the kitchen