The Pros and Cons of Roommates

Some days you love 'em, other days you hate 'em. We're talking about those people you share your space with - roommates. While you enjoy their company and someone to talk to, this may not always be the case, especially if you two don't get along. If you're looking for a new place and deciding whether to live alone or not, then let's weigh the pro and cons before making a decision.

Roommate Pro: More Bang For Your Buck

Let's face it, the biggest upside of living with a roommate is having someone to split rent and bills with. Additionally, two incomes makes it more affordable to buy more space and possibly some nice upgrades.

Roommate Con: Marking Your Territory

Having a roommate almost ensures you will never see true peace. You two are different people with different habits. And sometimes getting use to each others habits comes with its share of passive aggressive turmoil. Maybe they leave dishes in the sink or put theirs shoes on the couch. Common areas are shared, so whos furniture arrangement will reign superior? And who gets the apartment's single parking spot? It's always the little nuances that cause more damage than the big ones. The best solution is to establish the little details as soon as they come up to avoid a huge blow out later.

Roommate Pro: Built-in Friend Unit

A roommate automatically gives you someone to hang out with. Living alone can be, well, lonely. Having roommates means there's always someone to talk to and someone to go do things with. And after a long work week, it's nice to have someone to go home to who will go with you to happy hour and let you vent.

Roommate Con: Built-in Pain In The...

Rooming with the right person can be pure bliss, but room with the wrong person and your life can quickly turn into a living nightmare. There's The Recluse, The Party Pooper, The Wild Child, The OCD Clean-Freak, The One Who Doesn't Clean At All, The Significant Other Included, The Bum - and the list goes on. Knowing your preferred style of living and what you will and won't put up with before choosing your roommate can make all the difference. And once a line is crossed, don't be scared to speak up.

So what about you? What are your roommate stories - both good and horror? And if you're in Phoenix and about to move, solo or otherwise, give Bulwark Moving a call. We'll help you move that good roommate in and that bad roommate out.