Roommates

Get to Know Your New Roommate!
Get to Know Your New Roommate!

Get to Know Your New Roommate!

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
Most of the time, moving into your first apartment means moving in with a roommate or two to share the expense (and have some fun!). But, finding the roommate can just be the beginning! If your new roommate is a new friend, acquaintance, or someone you didn’t know prior to the apartment, you should find some…
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3 Simple Rules for BF/GF Visits When You Are Living with Roommates
3 Simple Rules for BF/GF Visits When You Are Living with Roommates

3 Simple Rules for BF/GF Visits When You Are Living with Roommates

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
We are re-posting these rules for BF/GF visits to help all of you who are living with roommates for the first time to avoid roommate drama. There are three issues that can turn a roommate relationship ugly:  splitting expenses, housekeeping chores and roommate’s BF/GB overstaying their welcome.  I have already covered how to handle splitting expenses…
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5 Qualities to Look For in a Great Roomie
5 Qualities to Look For in a Great Roomie

5 Qualities to Look For in a Great Roomie

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
In any shared apartment, finding a great roomie is crucial! Getting along with your roommate… or at least, not despising them… can make your apartment experience amazing! But, how do you know a great roomie when you find one? Or better yet, how do you know a bad roomie before you move in with them!? You’re…
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Creative Places to Find Your Next Roommate
Creative Places to Find Your Next Roommate

Creative Places to Find Your Next Roommate

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
Looking for a new roommate, but not having any luck? Never fear! There are plenty of creative places to meet the perfect roommate for you, without too much stress or panic! Like most things, finding a roommate will require you to put yourself out there and meet new people and make new friends. Don’t be afraid…
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Should You Live With a CoWorker?
Should You Live With a CoWorker?

Should You Live With a CoWorker?

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
When looking for a roommate, especially in a new city, it’s a great idea to ask around at your place of work to see if anyone you know also needs a roommate! But is living with a coworker the best idea? Before taking the plunge with your cube-mate, think over these key questions to make…
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5 Uncomfortable Questions For Potential New Roommates
5 Uncomfortable Questions For Potential New Roommates

5 Uncomfortable Questions For Potential New Roommates

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
Interviewing potential new roommates is a nerve-racking but necessary experience. It’s so important to be able to click and connect with someone before moving them in, but even more important than their personality is finding out what kind of roommate they would be. Here are 5 uncomfortable personal questions to ask potential roommates: 1. Where…
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What Makes a Good Roommate?
What Makes a Good Roommate?

What Makes a Good Roommate?

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
Living with someone is a huge commitment; you have to share space, interact and deal with finances together. Sometimes you are thrown into a situation where you don’t have a choice of who you live with, but for when you do have a choice, you may be wondering – what makes a good roommate? Good…
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Help, My Roommate’s a Vegetarian!
Help, My Roommate’s a Vegetarian!

Help, My Roommate’s a Vegetarian!

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
So, you’ve found the perfect roommate, and you’re super excited. You’ve got the same taste in music, you’re both neat-freaks, and you’ve already made plans for a weekly girl’s night out. Except, when you were talking last night, she mentioned that, oh, by the way, she’s a vegetarian. Suddenly, you’re freaking out, because for some…
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Dealing With a Roommate’s Pet
Dealing With a Roommate’s Pet

Dealing With a Roommate’s Pet

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
Pets can be a very divisive subject in new apartments, especially between roommates! On one hand, you now have freedom to take care of an animal in your space. On the other hand, roommates don’t want to be stuck taking care of their roommate’s pet all the time! Here are some tips for handling a…
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Quick Guide to Living With Siblings
Quick Guide to Living With Siblings

Quick Guide to Living With Siblings

  |   By AuthorMy First Apartment
Moving into your first apartment can be made easier if you have siblings who have already forged the path for you! Living with siblings, whether they are older and more established or around the same stage of life as you, can help mitigate the cost of living alone and add some fun to your situation.…
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