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I Just Moved In With My Significant Other. Why Are We Fighting?
November 30, 2011 – 8:02 pm | No Comment
Heart on Table

So you decided to move in together, things were going well, you were both excited, and you’ve had some great moments, but you’ve also had a lot of fights. It seems like every other week …

Living with a Stranger Roommate vs. BFF Roommate
November 26, 2011 – 4:17 pm | 2 Comments
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LIVING WITH A STRANGER ROOMMATE VS. BFF ROOMMATE by Katie
Moving into your first apartment can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to figuring out who to live with. Do you ask your best …

Moving In With Your Significant Other: Issues to Discuss
November 22, 2011 – 3:58 pm | One Comment
Cropped Ducks

So in a previous post, I went over some of the basics of the decision to move in with your Significant Other. If you think you’re ready, here are some Nitty-Gritty details to consider:
1. How …

How to Know You’re Ready to Move in Together?
November 18, 2011 – 3:34 pm | 2 Comments
Birds

So, you’re dating someone, and have been for a while. You and the Significant Other have been talking: maybe it’s time to move in together? You’re already swapping nights over at each other’s apartments anyway, …

What to Do When Your Roommate Bolts
November 10, 2011 – 4:40 pm | 2 Comments
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Our guest blogger Katherine tackles an all-too-common roommate situation.
 WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR ROOMMATE BOLTS by Katherine  
Uh oh. Your soon-to-be-roommate got cold feet at the altar, pulled a Julia Roberts a la Runaway Bride and …

I Bought the Toilet Paper Last… How to Avoid Roommate Conflict over Shared Supplies
October 31, 2011 – 7:32 pm | No Comment
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Our guest blogger Katherine shows how to avoid a typical roommate conflict situation.
I BOUGHT THE TOILET PAPER LAST! by Katherine
So you’ve found yourself a roommate (or two) to split the cost of an apartment and …

How Katie Found an Apartment and a Roommate Using Craigslist
October 27, 2011 – 3:28 pm | 2 Comments
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Our guest blogger Katie tells about her success using Craigslist.
“In June of 2010, I got the call that would change my life forever…I landed my first job in NYC! I was really excited to …

New Online Resources for Splitting Bills with Roommates, Drama Free!
September 30, 2011 – 9:05 pm | 3 Comments
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Our guest blogger Katherine has found help online for splitting expenses.
Splitting Bills with Roommates, Drama Free! by Katherine
 We all know how awkward it is to remind a friend they owe you $3.52 for that milkshake …

RA’s Advice for a Smooth Entry into Dorm Life
August 16, 2011 – 11:50 pm | No Comment
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If your first apartment is a dorm room, our newest guest blogger shares her RA secrets to ease you into your new digs.  Morgan is a senior creative writing major at Florida State University, where she is on …

That’s my Shampoo!- Dedreanna Deals with Roommate Boundary Issues
June 28, 2011 – 8:39 pm | No Comment
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That’s my Shampoo!- Roommate boundaries.
By Dedreanna
 
Living with roommates is difficult.  Add in the fact that they are (or used to be) your best friends and it becomes even more difficult. Certain lines (no matter how thin) …