10 Tips to Adjust With Your New Roommate
6. Give her personal space
Do not intrude into her personal space. Give what you expect, and you’ll get what you expect! So if you want your personal space, give her the same too.
7. Respect her privacy
If she keeps a journal, don’t try reading it. Don’t go around peeping into her laptop, trying to know who she is chatting with. Respect her privacy. If she wants to involve you, she’ll tell you. Don’t get involved on your own.
8. Keep your finances separate
One of the major sources of conflict between roommates is money. Make sure you two clearly discuss about the finances between the two of you. Don’t unnecessarily borrow money, howsoever small the amount may be. If you do, then make sure you return it. Don’t take undue advantage.
9. Be kind and polite
Try being a nice person with her and she’ll reciprocate. Be kind and gentle and talk politely.
10. Be honest
If you want to use the room for a party or spend time with your boyfriend when she’s not around, then don’t do things behind her back. If she turns up sooner than expected and finds her room in a terrible mess, then things may get ugly. So it’s always better to be honest and inform her about your plans in advance. After all, it’s her room too!
Be a good roommate and you’ll get the same.
