Most people share their first experience living on their own with roommates. Whether that be once you're enrolling in college, moving to a new city, or just embarking on a new chapter in your life. Your first time living independently can be exciting and uncomfortable, so ensuring you're living in harmony with your roommates is essential.
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Getting to know your roommates
Whether you're entering your lease already knowing one another or as strangers, you can get to know each other better in several ways! A fun and easy way is by partaking in game nights! You can bring out the Monopoly board, a simple deck of cards, or cooperative games that involve strategic thinking or problem-solving. This way, you have an opportunity to learn about each other's personalities, strengths, and quirks in a lighthearted setting. Additionally, if you're of age and want to take a spin on things, you can indulge in a drinking game!
Another activity that encourages bonding is cooking or baking! You can search for some fun recipes and take on the challenge together. Every step of this activity will bring you closer together, from gathering the ingredients to prepping the food and finally enjoying the meal.
It's also nice to explore the city you're in, and you can invite your roommates to join you and share the experience! You can hit local restaurants for dinner or coffee shops to study together! If you need recommendations, you can always refer to the FAQs on our website!
Setting Boundaries
Setting clear boundaries is essential to avoid misunderstandings and conflicts. Discuss and agree on rules about guests, quiet hours, shared spaces, and privacy. Verify that everyone is on the same page regarding the use of shared items like kitchenware, food, and cleaning supplies. When these expectations are set early on, it allows everyone to feel comfortable and respected in their living environment.
With boundaries comes responsibilities, so it's also beneficial to create shared responsibilities among each other. They can
be split up with a chore chart or schedule, and tasks can be rotated to keep things fair.
An important part of moving into a new apartment is making it feel like home! Since you will be sharing a space with others, it's also essential to ensure that the decor and items that make you feel comfortable have the same effect on others. That's why it's a great idea to shop for your apartment with your roommates and decide on the decor you all enjoy. Finding shared interests and tastes will bring you closer and improve your environment.
Set Traditions
Another way to create a sense of community between your roommates is by setting traditions! These can be simple, such as movie nights, wine nights, cooking dinners together, or a night dedicated to just playing video games. It's common to have busy and conflicting schedules, so it doesn't have to be all the time, but setting aside quality time once or twice a month is a great way to nurture your relationship with your roommates!