Roommate Rants on Yik Yak | How do I handle having a roommate? I’ve never had one before and I’m nervous about having to share a bedroom because I’m very much introverted. Any tips?

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Roommate Rants 5w

How do I handle having a roommate? I’ve never had one before and I’m nervous about having to share a bedroom because I’m very much introverted. Any tips?

Anonymous 5w

Roommate agreement form! Also get it updated about a month or 2 living together. You won’t realize how much it bothers you certain things that they do until later, so you won’t think to put it on immediately. Set your rules set your expectations but do not impose rules. Boundaries and expectations are a conversation.

Anonymous

#1 5w

Hit up your RA as a resource if you have trouble with the conversation! They’re here and paid to be there for you

Anonymous

#1 5w

Absolutely do NOT do this.

Anonymous

#1 5w

Just talk, be honest about your boundaries and how you live. Be courteous and keep your things separate. When issues arise address them ASAP

Anonymous

#2 4w

Don’t use your RA as a resource or don’t do the roomie agreement?

Anonymous

#1 4w

The roommate agreement. That can come off as very controlling and kind of strange. I think it’s better to just have a realistic conversation on the first day of staying in their dorms. That way you can get a feel of each other’s personality more

Anonymous

#2 4w

Well that’s why you have a conversation and the document is just something you can use to reference. The roommate agreement is just putting to paper the agreement so if someone forgets an ick they can just reference it. That’s also why I said you don’t impose you have a conversation

Anonymous

#2 4w

I know it’s not for everyone. I personally do not like I feel statements. I personally like it for multiple reasons including the fact that I’m forgetful and I barely know this person, they can’t backtrack and if a disagreement escalates you can reference it, and I’ve had to use it before to point out that this new rule that came out of nowhere came out of nowhere and that it had never been mentioned so there’s no reason to be pissy.