{"id":4780,"date":"2019-12-10T10:13:12","date_gmt":"2019-12-10T04:43:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/?p=4780"},"modified":"2020-07-28T11:51:47","modified_gmt":"2020-07-28T06:21:47","slug":"5-types-of-roommates-and-how-to-deal-with-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/5-types-of-roommates-and-how-to-deal-with-them\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Types of Roommates and How to Deal with Them"},"content":{"rendered":"

College is a rollercoaster ride that packs in classroom lessons, life lessons, and \u2018how to stay away from home\u2019<\/strong> lessons. Along with all these, it also teaches you lessons on how to deal with people.<\/span><\/p>\n

In an age where intolerance is largely growing, it is essential to understand acceptance and respect differences. You\u2019re not always going to be surrounded by people you like. And college is the best opportunity to learn<\/strong><\/a> how to accommodate different people, starting with learning how to adjust with your roommates! They can make the transition from home to college easy or challenging. <\/span><\/p>\n

Here are 5 different types of roommates and how to deal with them:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

\u00a01. <\/span>The Omnipresent<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

This roommate is the clingy type who will not only find a way to tag along with you wherever you go but will also manage to make her presence dramatically felt.<\/span><\/p>\n

Solution: <\/b>It\u2019s possible that your roommate takes a while to come out of his\/her comfort zone in the presence of others and finds comfort in tagging along with you. Try giving them their time, and ask for some personal space every now and then.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a02. <\/span>The OCD-fella<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Living with this roommate can really teach you that sometimes people have their own way of doing things. This roommate will have everything in his room organized, structured, probably color-coordinated, and his\/her midnight snacks might even be arranged alphabetically. Consider his\/her area as a \u2018touch-me-not\u2019 zone.<\/span><\/p>\n

Solution: <\/b>Compromise! Respect your roommate\u2019s space and he\/she will return the same. If you\u2019re not much of a neat-geek yourself, you can even pick up a few organizing tips from your roommate and be a little more disciplined than you already are.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a03. <\/span>The 24×7 party maniac<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Remember the kind of people your teachers and parents warned you about? It\u2019s very likely that they ended up being your roommate. Now, there\u2019s nothing wrong with letting off some steam every now and then. But find the balance.<\/span><\/p>\n

Solution: <\/b>Learn to say \u201cNo\u201d when you have to. There\u2019s nothing wrong with valuing your priorities and as long as you respect other people\u2019s preferences, they will give you the same in return.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

4. The Mess-master<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

Dirty dishes, clothes everywhere and an utter mess all over the floor \u2013 it\u2019s a no-brainer that you\u2019ve got a messy roommate in this case.<\/span><\/p>\n

Solution: <\/b>Be assertive in this case, but keep yourself from being aggressive. Have a healthy conversation with your roommates, who might not even realize that his\/her habits are bothering you.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

5. The invisible one<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s possible that you feel like you ended up with no roommate at all because this one is almost never there.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Solution: <\/b>This is great for those of you who love your personal space. But for those of you who were expecting a confidante and partner in crime as your roommates, this isn\u2019t your last draw. Get out there and mingle, and you\u2019ll definitely gain some lifelong buddies.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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