Roommates: they see it all–the good, the bad, the ugly. And if you’re lucky enough to find a good roommate, you’re lucky enough. She’s the Rachel to your Monica, the Joey to your Chandler.
What constitutes a so-called “good roommate” might you ask? It’s rather simple actually…this person is your everything. In finding a good roommate, you have in fact found a life-mate.
Consider your love life, wardrobe, diet, medical history, social calendar, worries, qualms, hopes, aspirations, daily routine, hangover remedies, family history, and your deepest secrets… Chances are that if you have this certain type of “life-mate” as a roommate, she is on the same page with you and up-to-date on most of these items.
What I find the most intriguing is running into my roommate on campus… “Hey… What are you doing… Oh wait I know, class then work, followed by about 10 minutes downtime on the couch and then for dinner, your classic veggie sauté.” It’s almost scary really, seeing this person out in the wild. You can communicate via one simple glance, even behind those extra large Ray Bans. Give me the signal and I know who is walking up behind me; whether Tammy Talkative or Brian Body Odor, we’ll get through this together.
If you so much as even CONSIDER dating one of us, you ought to dedicate an equal amount of time getting to know both of us—likes, dislikes and allergies included. Otherwise you might as well give up, because let’s face it; we’re a package deal.
If your current living situation is less than ideal, consider making some changes to get the most out of your everyday life. If you’re as lucky as I am, never let a day go by without expressing your utmost appreciation for this delicate flower that is your roommate!