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WOULD YOU MAKE A GOOD ROOMMATE?
dan the roommate man
If you have decided to live with someone else, the most important thing to
do is to take a good look at yourself as a potential roommate. Set aside at
least an hour of your time to sit down with a piece of paper and a pencil
and do some serious introspection. Don't skip this part, it's really
valuable.
List Your Assets.
Start with the good stuff and give yourself a pat on the back. Make a list
of all of the "pluses" you will bring to a roommate relationship. Here are a
few examples, but take time to think up your own. Make sure you cover all
three categories:
Personal: Sense of humor, ability to listen, non-smoker, morning person,
etc.
Technical: Knowledge of plumbing, phenomenal cook, etc.
Material: Stereo, car, living room furniture, etc.
List Your Faults.
Now that you know you're not such a bad person, consider what "minuses" you
will bring to a relationship. Be as honest as you would want your roommate
to be with you. (If you can't seem to think of anything, you are kidding
yourself). Again, here are a few examples to start you thinking:
Personal: Moodiness, sloppiness, you think all Beethoven music is just
random noise, etc.
Technical: You can't change a light bulb, don't know a carburetor from a
radiator, etc.
Material: No furniture, cooking utensils, TV or stereo.
What Are Your Needs?
What do you want out of a roommate relationship, and what must you have? For
example, must you have your own room? Do you fall apart if you don't sleep
between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.? This list is vital, so take your time.
Now Evaluate.
Take a good look at your lists and consider your priorities. What is there
about you or your lifestyle that is absolutely crucial to you? If you have
always been a slob/ smoker/ morning person, whatever, don't kid yourself
into thinking you can change now. If you want to change, great! But don't
decide to live with someone who is allergic to smoke just to see if it will
make you quit. By the same token, decide what things you might be willing to
compromise on to suit your roommate's tastes. Giving these matters some
thought ahead of time will make it a lot easier when you actually start
interviewing prospective roommateAbout the Author
dan the roommate man
www.roommateexpress.com
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