Living with a roommate can be challenging, especially when the two of you have lot of differences. Trust me; nothing is worse than getting stuck with a roommate who doesn’t want anything to do with you. It tends to turn the living space an uncomfortable place. This is where Roommate Bonding comes into play…


How To Find Good Roommates 



Says, Swathy, an Indian citizen residing in Chicago, “My first time sharing a room with a roommate was a nightmare. It was the first time for the both of us and we were secretly hoping the other one would quit and leave. But then thanks to something as simple as roommate bonding, we are now friends. Not the best of friends, but good friends.


So what did you do …?


“Me and my roommate went out on a friendly dinner date. We went to a restaurant that was new to the both of us. Sharing a meal with your roommate really gives you the time to get to know each other better. And that’s what happened. The best part was that when it got awkward and we ran out of topics to talk about we just discussed about the food we were eating!”



What are the other ways of Roommate Bonding…


“You can also bond with your roommate by decorating the room together. Once you’ve unpacked and settled down you can sit down together and discuss about room decorating ideas. But one needs to be careful not to become too bossy and demanding. A mutual conclusion has to be made where both you and your roommate end happy.”



Common Roommate Problems


The other things that you can do in the name of Roommate Bonding is to offer help to your roommate while they are in need, respecting their privacy, going for shopping or walking together, encouraging them during a difficult time, etc …  


Also Read: 5 Tips To Get Along With Your Roommate


  

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