Roomie troubles?
If all you have heard about having roomies is that it is bad news- you didn’t hear wrong. In fact, some people shared their roommate experience with the tribe, and boy, are they shocking.
However, the cost of housing keeps shooting through the roof, and there is nothing anyone can do about it except adjust- which brings us back to square one.
We have a solution–and it is learning to do it right. Here are five tips for you from the tribe, we hope it helps!
1. Don’t Eat Their Food
There are different types of roomies–ones that have been called to do acts of charity and others who are called to enjoy the charitable acts. The former do not know the right measure of food to make, while the latter eat more than they pay for–these ones will give you nothing but heartache.
How do you prevent this and live a peaceful life? Separate everything from the onset! Don’t give them your food , don’t eat theirs, have separate containers for foodstuff and don’t mix cooking utensils.
2. Be Scarce
We are not saying you should leave your house–you are paying your fair share of rent so you definitely shouldn’t displease yourself to please anyone. No. What we mean is for you to sometimes take a walk, and breathe outside the room, so that you both don’t suffocate each other in the room.
Look on the bright side, you just might your significant other while you’re at it–how do you intend to meet your LOML anyway if you don’t go out?🥴
3. Don’t Take Things Personal
When you start noticing a change in attitude, don’t assume first that it is your fault. See, life is frustrating enough, catching unnecessary strays is just going to make you bitter.
Also, do not expect them to think the way you do, we are wired differently. Be intentional about protecting your energy, nobody should be able to ruin your mood just because they woke up on the wrong side of the bed.
4. Don’t Touch Their Stuff
This is actually rude–whether you are sharing space with the person or not. Do not go around pawing each other’s stuff because all you stand to gain from this behavior is see finish. Premium one.
Let everyone maintain their lane and watch peace reign. If by chance you are really pressed and have to borrow from roomie, please, make sure you return it.
5. Set Ground Rules About Shareables
Utility bills, sanitary duties, and space allocation should all be discussed before co-habiting goes far. Once agreed upon, make sure you stick to your own end of the bargain and hope the other person will too.
Bonus: A small jara before you go; discuss things like bringing friends/lovers over, curfew times–don’t just appear with a guest in tow and expect them to understand.
#Unsolicited is a segment for reviews and opinion pieces. This edition highlights five essential tips for living with a roommate.
