Do Best Friends Make Best College Roommates?
Do best friends make the best college roommates? Not always! It’s amazing how the quirky things you used to like about your best friend can begin to drive you crazy when you’re around it 24/7. Just because you’ve been friends since grade school doesn’t mean you should live together. In fact, rooming together can ruin a friendship if the two of you don’t discuss a few things ahead of time. Living together is way different than hanging out a lot. It’s a mistake to assume that everything will be fine just because you have a history. Here are some tips you and your best friend should talk about before you commit to being roomies; Expect things to change. College is about growing and making new friends. Only hanging out with your best friend can hold both of you back. All it takes is one, “You didn’t used to be that way,” to feel trapped. Are you okay with your best friend spending less time with you and more time with new friends? Talk about how you’d deal with this and if you expect to be
