3 Tips to Find Your Perfect Roommate

Finding a roommate who you genuinely connect with can be difficult to say the very least. Most of us at some point have had a roommate who we just do not see eye-to-eye with, which is okay, but it definitely isn't ideal when you are trying to live as independently as possible. 

In this blog, we are going to provide our top three tips on how you can decide which roommate is right for you and what to look for when searching for your perfect apartment roommate!

Have Clear Boundaries

If you have trouble establishing clear boundaries, you may want to take a step back and really determine what are the most important rules you want to be respected in a shared space! Whether you decide on a 50/50 cleaning arrangement, each person picks up after themselves, no shared groceries/appliances, or some other boundary you feel is important, make sure you have all of that determined, that way you can find a like-minded roommate who shares those same values and wants to see the same from you!

Granted, this doesn't mean that you need to keep track of every little detail and have multiple lists and rules posted around your premium apartment! Just be courteous and open about your expectations and you will find a much easier way of cohabitating!

Understand Your Own Emotions

This one may seem out of place when finding the perfect roommate, but it is important to understand your own emotions, and not let them get the best of you when finding a suitable person to cohabitate with! One of the ways you can do this is by not being overly rude or judging when meeting a person for the first time. "You can't judge a book by its cover." This saying holds quite some value, especially when you are meeting new people. 

Of course, with that being said, use your own intuition, but try to keep an open mind and be aware of possible ways that you may be altering who a person is in relation to how they actually are.

Be Open and Upfront about Disagreements

Disagreements can be uncomfortable and awkward, especially if you aren't a confrontational person, but it is important to be open about how you want to go about discussing disagreements. When looking for a roommate, it is important to be upfront on how you feel about disagreements and how you want to go about resolving them, as no one wants to stay mad and upset for a long period of time without any sense of resolution. 

When you have found potential roommates, be sure to ask them how they feel about disagreements and what processes they would like to take to go about finding a healthy compromise, depending on the situation. Compare your plans and determine if you each can agree on the plan of action if some type of argument does occur. 

At the Lodges at Rolla, we want to help you find the perfect roommate, that way you won't have to go through the worries of finding one yourself! With our Roommate Matching Profile, we have helped numerous residents find their perfect roomie match! All you need to do is fill our the matching form and we will handle the rest! To view a list of our amenities, rooms, and rates, please visit our website at www.thelodgesatrolla.com!