So, you've decided that sharing an apartment with a roommate is the best option for you. Your next step is to find roommate candidates and determine whether any would make a good fit.
Here are three things to keep in mind to help you streamline this process:
- Have safe and effective meetings. When meeting a roommate candidate for the first time, you want to leave with a sense of whether the person is right for you. You also want to keep your own safety in mind. Here's how to accomplish both goals.
- Distinguish compatibility from likeability. Choosing a candidate simply because she's friendly or likeable isn't enough. Find out why compatibility is key in forming positive, lasting roommate relationships.
- Ask before you commit. The time to learn about roommate candidates is before you agree to live in an apartment together. Here's why having an honest conversation early on is so important.
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