8 classic roommate dilemmas — and how to solve them

… biggest piece of advice is trust your gut If youre not sure about someone but cant necessarily say why it doesnt matter  … and meet with each other on a weekly basis to just talk about how the situation is evolving It will take some time … to determine if you have shared opinions or divergencies about whats important in an apartment is it proximity to a …

By Leigh Kamping-Carder |July 31, 2014 - 9:59AM
Downing shots at hello, a below-650 credit score and other potential roommate red flags

… of serious incompatibility that would predispose conflict about how to share the abode would be a red flag says Robin … Even if you cant quite put your finger on what it is about the person that bothers yousay they cant seem to look … Hill If they clam up or become awkward at any discussion about money Are they open to contributing to the apartment …

By Leah Hochbaum Rosner |July 30, 2014 - 8:59AM