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9 Tips to Get Along With Your Flatmates
Living with flatmates can be an incredibly fun and rewarding experiences that everyone should try at least once. After all, it could be the beginning of wonderful friendships and those great stories that you will tell to your grandchildren. But just like all good things in life, it usually takes...
My Flatmate is Filthy - I Need Help!
Is your flatmate just messy, meaning he does things like leave dirty clothes and wet towels everywhere? Or is she dirty, meaning she leaves dishes in the sink for days on end and refuses to clean up after herself in the bathroom? Or does he continual...
Guide on How to Mediate Flatmate Disputes
Living with flatmates can be a fun and beneficial part of the college experience.
Flatmates allow you to learn about different cultures and expand your social circle. They can also teach a lot about conflict resolution.
Flatmates conflicts are pretty much par for the course when you...
My Flatmate Snores Really Loudly and I Need Help!
Living with a snoring flatmate or partner is one of the less ideal aspects of cohabitation. Not only can a snoring flatmate keep you up at night, but navigating how to address the issue can be difficult, too.
The fact of the matter is that not only the snorer has to deal with the side effe...
25 Activities to Try With Your New Flatmate
Meeting new flatmates or housemates can be different for everyone. For some, you may hit it off right away and for others, it might take some time. If any of you are like me, you’ll be awkward and dodge your new flatmate within seconds of meeting them. But luckily I redeemed myself and, after liv...
Important Questions You Should Ask Your Future Flatmate
This line of questioning will be a slow burn. Start small by walking them through a typical day in the life. The goal is to get a feel for what a typical day for each of you is like sans drama or outside stressors (we'll get to those).
2. How would y...
7 Steps to Keep Your Bathroom in Peace
How is sharing a bathroom not difficult? Let's be honest, that's not the way anyone wants to start the day. A shared bathroom arrangement can be frustrating, but there are a few simple solutions that can reduce the tension and messiness between you and your flatmates.
1. Keep a C...
Is Your Flatmate Stealing Your Food?
I’m really pissed off. I love good food, and I cook and eat out at decent places fairly often. Most of the time when I go to a great restaurant, I bring home my leftovers and look forward to a great lunch the next day. When I cook, I usually make enough for several meals during the week.
W...