What should you never have to deal with in a roommate?

And on that cheerful note, here are some other legit things one should never have to deal with in a roommate: No grown woman has time for passive aggression. It’s true everyone is busy and it can be tough to make schedules coordinate in a way to allow face-to-face time. But!

What are the signs that your spouse is your roommate?

Someone’s always coming and going You work, you’ve got errands to run, your kids have activities, but the constant go go go is a sign you’re your spouse’s roommate. At some point, your schedules should sync up.

When do you know it’s time to move out of a roommate?

When someone outright refuses, time to get out. Everyone has thin months, unfortunately. But when a roommate frequently asks you to help float them “just this once” or because they are “waiting on a check,” you need to put your foot down. You work hard for your money and so should they.

Are You in a roommate or spouse capacity?

If you’ve been telling your parents, your siblings, or your friends about issues you have with your husband or wife, you’re certainly in a roommate capacity rather than a spouse capacity. Do any of these signs ring any bells?

Should I text my Roommate a tip before a party?

It wouldn’t hurt your roommate to text a tip before you leave work so you can make plans to unwind elsewhere. That’s baseline respect, but any roommate worth the communal salt will start a legit conversation pre-party to get clearance from all housemates. Unless it’s clearly on fire, none shall pass.

Why won’t my kids stay in the house at night?

They have no interest in spending time at the house. They leave before you’re even up in the morning and they wait to come home late at night after they know you’re asleep. If they hear you walking down the hallway, they’ll wait to leave their room. They don’t want to get stuck with you in the kitchen.