Should You Date Your Roommate?

January 25, 2018 | By Dana AuthorMy First Apartment

If you are thinking about dating your roommate, think really hard about it. It is a big step. My advice: in most circumstances you should not date your roommate. Consider the impact on other roommates If you have other roommates, you should not date your roommate, especially if another roommate is also interested in you.…

How to Manage When Your Roommates’ Relationship Ends Mid-Lease.

November 8, 2015 | By Anna R. AuthorMy First Apartment

Living with roommates can be a tricky situation. Things can get even trickier when you live with roommates who are dating, and, as if third wheeling 24/7 wasn’t enough to question your decision, they decide to end their relationship mid-lease. This happened to me two months after moving in, so for those in a similar…

Is Dating Your Roommate Ever A Good Idea?

May 31, 2013 | By Alex AuthorMy First Apartment

So here’s the thing: people write us with all sorts of scenarios, often involving their roommates, their roommates’ significant others, and general relationships-when-you’re-living-in-an-apartment type questions. It’s a hot-button issue for us. Seriously. If you don’t believe me, check out the comments on our article about a roommate’s girlfriend. Relationships can cause problems. It’s par for…