At this point, you are probably realizing that living with others isn’t as easy as it may seem. Whether you’re a freshman with a random roommate, or a senior living with the same best friend you’ve had throughout all of college, chances are, you’re eventually going to run into some problems. Here are some sneaky ways that you might be accidentally driving your roommate crazy.
1. Taking phone calls in the room.
Sure, we’ve all taken the quick call from a parent or sibling, but if you’re having a marathon phone session with your very best friend from home who you haven’t talked to in weeks, take it outside. As much fun as you’re having yelling and laughing into the phone, something tells me that’s the last thing your roommate wants to hear as she’s cramming for an Econ exam. Find a different spot, like a lobby or a bench by your building, and hash through the weekend’s drama out there.
2. Pressing snooze too many times.
No one likes having to get up early. Want to know what makes getting up early even worse? When the only reason you’re doing it is because your roommate has pressed snooze every five minutes for the past hour. I’m not trying to say that you’ll never have one of those mornings when you actually think you’re incapable of getting out of bed, but be courteous. Try setting the alarm on your phone so that you can turn the volume down and not disrupt your roommate’s beauty sleep.
3. Not using headphones.
This one hits home for me because I’m probably the biggest offender of it. I absolutely hate headphones. I think they’re uncomfortable and they never seem to stay in my ears for more than five seconds. That being said, my roommate might not like listening to my Taylor Swift and Beyoncé Pandora playing 24/7. If you and your roommate both feel like having a study-break/ dance-party, crank the tunes and have fun. If not, grab your headphones. In a way, it’s kind of like a dance party in your head.
4. Borrowing her clothes without asking.
I know your roommates black skirt would look so cute with your new silver top, but unless she says you can borrow, this one’s a big no-no. It may seem harmless to snag an article of clothing here or there, but it definitely adds up. If you are planning on asking her to borrow her clothes, make sure you extend the same offer.
5. Eating her leftover food.
I’m willing to bet that if you think the Cheesecake Factory leftovers sitting in the fridge look good, your roommate does, too. I, personally, find that everyone is a little territorial when it comes to food, so it’s best to just leave leftovers alone.
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