Living with roommates is effing hard. I lived with a roommate once and I swore I'd never, ever do it again. It is a GREAT way to save money though and if you need to have roommates, don't worry, I've got the best survival kit out there for you! So, take a look below on how to stay sane while living with other people.
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1. Tune Them out Completely
Headphones were invented for a reason.
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2. Kill 'em with Kindness
Seriously, just slay them with all kinds of kindness.
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3. Set up 'quiet Hours'
This would be great if it worked right?
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4. Chore Wheel
Work out chores that you actually need done, anything extra – you might be on your own. For example, if you like the floors swept a certain way, you need to take that chore.
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5. Try Splitting the Groceries, Cooking and Meals
This so, so works! Making sure that you split up everything saves money for everyone.
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6. Google Spreadsheet for Bills
I do this with my wife and it makes it really clear what is due and when.
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7. Establish Limits
Lots and lots of limits.
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8. Communicate Any Plans for Public Spaces
If you are planning on having a party, make sure that you communicate it to your roommate.
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9. Shower Schedule
ESPECIALLY if you have one bathroom, this is a must.
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10. Don't Get OCD about Cleaning
Yes, have a chore sheet but don't get OCD about it.
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11. Discuss Your Finances
You'll need to know each other's finances if you are going to live together.
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12. Respect Each Other
You've got to make sure that you both respect one another.
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13. Give Each Other Space
Seriously. Space is a must.
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14. Stay Busy
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The busier you are, the more you don't have to be at home.
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15. Talk about Any Issues ASAP
Do NOT just let issues go - you need to talk about them.
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16. Don't Bring up Stuff when You Are Pissed
I know when I'm mad, I blow things up quite a bit – don't do that with your roommate.
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17. Don't Be Passive Aggressive
Also, being passive aggressive doesn't work.
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18. Texting is Fine for Little Fights …
TRUST ME – texting you need to poo or that their shampoo smell is pissing you off is one thing, but save the other annoyances for in person.
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19. … Big Fights Should Be in Person
Seriously, you don't need to get into a text war or a Twitter war. Do it in person.
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