| It can be difficult to live with others due to the | | | | Having these guidelines communicated while put |
| fact that we are all different. Some things you | | | | everyone on the same page. Don't be too hard |
| may like to do, your roommates may not. You | | | | on your roommates though. Remember they |
| may be complete opposites in all you do. But | | | | must feel as though they are at home also. |
| there are ways to make your living situations a | | | | Be kind to your roommate so that maybe a |
| little more bearable by understanding each other. | | | | friendship can build. Do your part around the |
| Just like the old saying goes, "you have to give | | | | home, cook, clean up after yourself. Maybe place |
| respect to get respect." It sounds very | | | | their mail on their bed or desk so that it is easy |
| cliché but it couldn't be any truer. | | | | for them to find. Do little things that your |
| Respect is one of the biggest issues while having | | | | roommate will appreciate and they may |
| roommates and everyone deserves it. | | | | reciprocate. |
| Try to understand that you want to feel at home | | | | If a friendship doesn't build, that's okay also. You |
| and so does your roommate. Be polite and warm | | | | may run into a few problems with your |
| to guests of roommate, order to make your | | | | roommate here and there, but that is kind of |
| roommate feel at home. Understanding boundaries | | | | expected when you bring two lives together. |
| will keep a lot of confusion down. | | | | Conflict happens. Therefore it may be a good idea |
| Communicate, communicate, and communicate. | | | | if you aren't friends because you don't want to |
| Always have a set of things you want to happen | | | | lose a friend over roommate issues. |
| or not happen while living with someone and | | | | Following a few tips and steps can bring a great |
| discuss it with them. Be reasonable but if you | | | | result to your roommate dilemmas. Although it |
| must, set some rules or guidelines so that | | | | could be difficult, you both can make it a little |
| everyone involved is satisfied. | | | | more pleasant by following the above. |