Roommates
Relationship Advice for Dating Roommates
· Nov 10, 2009
As soon as you begin dating your roommate, relationship advice, often unsolicited, will begin pouring in. Entering a relationship with the person with whom you already cohabitate is a unique situation-and one that can be tricky to navigate. Don’t take offense to the advice friends and family provide; rather, consider what they have to say. […]
If roommate romance is on your mind, you have probably found yourself daydreaming about the dating my roommate scenario. Here is what you should consider before you make the leap from roommates to romance. 1 – Secrets Are out in the Open If you date your roommate, be aware that it is much more difficult to […]
· Nov 4, 2009
If you and your roommates want to have wifi networking, there are some very specific challenges to overcome. This article will give you the basic knowledge to tie yourself and your roommates into a wireless network while avoiding bandwidth issues, legal problems and lack of hardware quality. Sign up for a Fast Internet Service The […]
· Oct 22, 2009
If your roommate is stealing from you, the best way to confront your roommate is actually to avoid being too confrontational. Follow the steps below to confront your roommate in the least drama-inducing manner possible. Why You Must Confront As unappealing as confrontation is, you’re not going to be comfortable living in a home in […]
· Oct 15, 2009
Living with family can sometimes be more difficult than living with strangers. You love your family members, and that love can cause you to overlook many problems that should be dealt with earlier rather than later. Here are 4 common problems that you can try to address before they start: 1. Rent Is Late Coming […]
· Oct 14, 2009
Drafting a roommate agreement is always a smart idea, even if you’re living with a close friend with whom you rarely disagree. You’ll be thankful you laid down some ground rules later down the road when an unexpected disagreement arises. Consider the following benefits if you or your roommate are still apprehensive about drafting one. An Agreement […]
· Oct 14, 2009
Are you living with the roommate from hell? If so, it may be time to evict your roommate because there is nothing worse than dreading going home (especially after a long, stressful day). Here is what you need to know to evict your roommate and rid yourself of roommate problems. When There Is a Roommate […]
· Oct 13, 2009
In a perfect world everyone would simply get along, but when you live with a roommate you’re bound to enter disputes from time to time. The important thing is to try to resolve any disputes in a mature and timely manner. After all, you don’t want tension between you and your roommate to lead to […]
· Sep 30, 2009
Whether living alone or with roommates, there are always trade-offs. Your living space is central to your quality of life. If you’re on a budget, carefully weigh the options of privacy versus cost savings to select the best living arrangement for you. Budgeting Your budget, and how you spend your money, are key to determining […]
· Sep 25, 2009
Having roommates is not all that different from living with family, or even being married, you are bound to disagree and argue, making conflict resolution key to resolving roommate conflict. There are five basic strategies for conflict resolution: accommodation, avoidance, compromise, competition, or collaboration. Conflict Resolution With Accommodation Accommodation is a great way to resolve […]
· Sep 17, 2009