Having to share your space with someone you barely know can be very challenging, especially for women. There is the fear of encroaching into each other’s space, bickering over property and completely unexplained nastiness.
However, having a roommate does not have to be the nightmare you envision it will be. Here is how:

1. Find similarities
To avoid any wahala, it is wiser to find a roommate who you have things in common with. Of course, you might not know all that there is to know about her before moving in but if you are observant, you will know a person with whom you share common values after little interaction. You two don’t have to be soulmates; just agree on basic stuff.

2. Be honest
It helps if you are upfront about pet peeves and expectations. Since you are just getting to know each other, it does not hurt to have a few ground rules.

3. Follow the Golden Rule
You have to consider the fact that you are not alone anymore so you must do unto your roommate as you want the person to do unto you. Set the right tone.

4. Respect your roommate:
If the individual tells you some of his/her boundaries then respect them, even if they don’t make sense to you. Also, respect the person property. Don’t assume that the individual doesn’t mind sharing stuffs with you. Ask first and apologize if you sense that you crossed their path.

5. Compromise
Be willing to compromise. Let go if it doesn’t hurt you. For example, if your roommate wants to leave the lights on at night then humor the individual except if you have medical reasons for preferring it off.
If two strangers followed these tips as roommates, there is no reason they won’t get along.

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