Moving in with a New Roommate

You don’t need to have the same habits but figure out what you’re okay with (cleanliness, like bringing our friends, parties in the apartment, pets, smoking, cooking habits, significant others, homebody).

Some people can be best friends but terrible roommates because they don’t align - make sure you check so you don’t ruin any friendships.

Trust your gut. Don't feel guilted into living with someone just because you don't want to hurt their feelings. Trust your gut.

Finances always complicate things, so be on the same page from the start of what costs what.

Make sure you're on the same page of cleaning expectations to avoid conflicts.

Be mindful so you don't accidentially send them on an unexpected trip to the hospital.

Make a list of what you need and see who already has certain items. Here's a spreadsheet I made with my roommate.

Air conditioning is expensive and causes lots of arguments. Do you turn it off at night? During the day? Make sure you are openly communicative about it.

Really important to be on the same page or at least a mutual agreement of what you'll do at home.

Is one person the point of contact and the others venmo? Do you all submit payments to the landlord?

How often is too much to be bringing over a significant other? Do you want a heads up before guests come over?