Many roommates are longtime friends, while others are chosen at random. Especially during college, finding a convenient living situation on- or off-campus by the time the semester begins can be difficult and timely for students.

Living with another person, whether you know them or not, is hard. Having another person constantly occupying personal space has the potential to turn irritating, even hostile. While there are plenty of entertaining accounts of roommate horror stories shared throughout the internet and other media, some roommate relationships can blossom into lifelong friendships. Finding roommates who get along well is important if you’re going to be comfortable in your living space.

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Sustaining a healthy relationship with a roommate can improve the overall experience of living with another person. While it can be hard, collectively deciding on ideals can make it easier to find somebody suitable to live with.

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