Sharing a room with someone totally unknown could be scary, but there are tips to avoid the roommate drama.
Address it early
The thing about problems is that they only become problems when you let them get out of hand. Solve problem in advance to keep common roommate issues from blowing out of proportion.
Ask the right way
When you’re offering solutions and asking for your roommate to change behavior, it’s important to ask in a respectful way. If
you interrupt them during their favorite TV show or if you seem confrontational, they might get annoyed or defensive. It’s wise to have weekly roommate meetings so you can talk about everything from grocery lists to house rules.
Agree on things
Another smart strategy for problem solving is to find a win-win situation. This way all parties get a little bit of what they want and no one has to feel like they’ve lost the battle. Enter your discussions with the goal of clearing the air, instead of looking for an argument. Having a roommate should be more fun than fuss, try clearing the air and enjoy.