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What Should I Know About Dealing With College Roommates?

What are the types of issues you face with roommates, be they good friends or complete strangers? How can you best deal with these issues?



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by brandi_jean
Aug 05 '04 Roommates 101: The Compulsive Masturbator
College life can be difficult. Be prepared for dealing with your roommate.... read full review
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by smiles33

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Oct 30 '00 Avoiding apartment nightmares other than a psycho roommate
Allocate enough time to fully research potential apartment units with enough effort as you would to select a roommate!... read full review
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by lambchops
Aug 20 '04 Roomies Taught Me Why It's Best To Live Alone
Friends with roommates? You've got to be kidding. Follow these rules...you'll be so much better off.... read full review
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by three_ster
Aug 05 '01 How to deal with a college roommate -- Residence Hall Living
College roommates can be really tough on the patience, but through some work you can end up with a friend for life.... read full review
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by jkkelley
Jul 13 '01 roommates... teaching one, the hard way, not to act like a sod
learn tolerance; learn compromise; never room with me... read full review
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by beckytcy
Aug 03 '03 Sexile, Peeing on Rugs, Sour Milk, and Other Perils of Communal Living
Someone named Adrian peed on the bottom line. Aaaadrian!!!!!... read full review
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by jsaunt
Dec 13 '00 Learning not only about acceptance, but also the words to the Bonanza theme song
Learning acceptance... read full review
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by nytricks
Apr 17 '00 CELL MATES: Surviving Your Freshman Roommate
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by stephs69camaro
May 08 '01 Roommates; Lifelong friends or horrible disasters?
If you decide to get a roommate, or move into a dorm, it could very well be a horrible experience unless you identify the problems up front.... read full review
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by driver4t5
Jun 29 '00 Roommate self-defense: know it or...
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by KMINER
Jun 27 '00 Here I Am The Expert ...
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by annecal
Aug 02 '02 My Year of Crazy
Lots of people are unbalanced, but why do they all have to live with me??... read full review
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by driver4t5
Jun 29 '00 Sociopathic or only misanthropic - Roommates 101
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by rittdogg
Jun 18 '00 I survived a roommate pooping in my sink, you can too...
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by CyndiA
Jun 14 '02 College Roommates - Breaking up is hard to do (but sometimes necessary)
Most roommate problems can be worked out. If you are in a real mess, then find help.... read full review
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by hwz1
Jul 18 '00 What to do When Your Same Sex Roomie Wants to Share a Bed
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by SkylarDelaney
Jan 25 '05 Advice, especially for passive-agressive introverts
Poor communication skills were the foundation for ALL of the problems my roommate and I had with each other - learn from our mistakes!... read full review
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by Krissieliz
Mar 23 '00 Why water stains on the faucet are evil, or how I learned to tolerate my roommate.
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by Candice923
Aug 19 '04 College 101: Have Sex on Your Own Bed!!!
My college experiences for your reading pleasure.... read full review
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by hwz1
Sep 28 '00 Sleeping With Your Best Friend- A Good Idea?
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by charles
Jun 14 '02 How To Successfully Cohabit and Deal With College Roommates!
Getting all the tools you need to deal with college roommates is the first step to college success...... read full review
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by pantazis5
Oct 18 '00 My Roommate, my friend....
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by GravityGirl
Jun 05 '00 College Roommates
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by Social14
Apr 26 '01 Tips and hints to prevent roommate issues...
With some planning and discussing, you can make your dorming experience a little easier.... read full review
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by starcrossedkat
Oct 29 '01 A big ol' house all to yourself...and some roommates. How to deal.
Remember to communicate.... read full review
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by agentunderfire
Jul 12 '04 Communication and compromise
Talking to your roomate(s) is the most important things you can do. That, and remember that he or she may come from a different background, so make allowances for it.... read full review
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by Bryan_Carey
Dec 18 '00 Memories That Last a Lifetime
The roommate experience can be annoying but it can also be interesting. Good or bad, everyone should experience it. ... read full review
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by Superflychick
Oct 12 '00 Must you pee inside the plant? The bathroom is to your left!
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by Lobstergirl
Sep 13 '00 Caveat Renter
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by sparke61
Oct 27 '02 Roommates--They Aren't Just For Dormrooms Anymore
Compromise is very important, so is a sense of humor.... read full review
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by murasaki
Sep 09 '00 The Good, the Bad, the Indifferent
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by strange218
Dec 11 '00 Please Don't Do That When I Am Here
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by nylawgirl
Apr 18 '00 The Good, The Bad, and The Surreal
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by astrid
Jun 16 '00 Like eating Lima beans--it's a Character Builder!
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by Kaurisma
May 26 '01 Thanks For My Roommate. NOT!
College Roommate Selection Committee Members love to toy with you and make sure you have the worst roommate possible.... read full review
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by ned1
Sep 11 '00 Thanks for having sex on my bed!
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by violet18
Jul 11 '02 If I had only known.
Why didn't anyone warn me about this before? ... read full review
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by videodude
May 25 '04 Uniquely Different
College roommates are on a take it or leave it basis that will produce a very interesting life experience.... read full review
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by trustedun
Aug 17 '01 *Sniff* *Sniff*...Ahh...Can’t You Just Smell the Nostalgia?
Being a college freshman in the new millennium is one of those things that has to be experienced to be fully appreciated. Highs and lows, your personal experiences may differ.... read full review
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by bwyckoff1
Apr 26 '01 Pot Smoking,Bleary Eyes and Racko
You should know that you are going into uncharted waters- watch for the reefs!... read full review
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by MonicaL2me
Mar 08 '00 The luck of the draw
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by goldjay
Jan 28 '00 To have a Roommate or Not
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by niccy6
Dec 07 '00 Roommates: can't live with 'em, can't live without 'em.
Roommates are a pain, but an essential part of growing up. You have to rely on these people, but you don't have the benefit of a committed relationship. Good Luck!... read full review
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by maia12
Apr 09 '06 How to make your roommates hate you
This is all over this site for a reason: Don't live with friends!... read full review
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by diverpam
Sep 04 '00 Advice Your Mother Should Have Given You
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by atamogaokashii
Aug 08 '01 The Don'ts of Dormroom livin'
If you're stuck with a dolt, it's time to bolt.... read full review
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by cgjerome
Apr 15 '00 The rumored lesbian vampire, and my other four roommates
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by clooneyfan
Sep 13 '00 Off campus Frat house
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by YYvonne
Oct 22 '00 The roomie from hell just got on her broom and went home
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by factotum
Dec 14 '00 Whaddayagonnado?
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by hwz1
Mar 11 '00 WARNING: An NC-17 Rated Epinion
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by Candice923
May 30 '00 College 101: How To Be A Good Roommate
Your 5 step guide to being a good roommate.... read full review
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by msavere
Jun 09 '00 How to Survive Any Roomate: Biggus Smellus and Friends
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by magenta321
Mar 02 '00 Your Survival Guide (A Freshman's Guide to Roommates)
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by waldo4
Jan 27 '00 College life with roommates
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by auldbawl1
Jan 30 '00 Be a Buddy
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by Magick1
Jun 30 '00 Try not to be judgemental!
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by mridula
Sep 04 '00 I had five!
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by martytdx
Sep 06 '00 Roommates - Who You'll Warn Your Kids About
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by marley209
Mar 31 '00 Mea Culpa
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by Jacqlin82
Feb 20 '02 Don't Choose One You Can't Live Without...
Don't give up hope on your roommate the first week or even the second. Tough it out and give your relationship some time to grow.... read full review
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by tracmd
May 29 '00 Having a roomate- a critical part of college learning
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by that-guy
Feb 27 '00 Who's Sleeping in My Bed?
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by kiljoi
Feb 11 '00 My Revenge.
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by sylvie
Jun 17 '00 A Roommate Is Not A Gerbil
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by iris_1
Jan 09 '01 How to Share 168 Square Feet of Living Space with a Total Stranger
Be reasonable in your expectations. Be willing to compromise. Discuss problems before they really start to irritate you.... read full review
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by hwz1
Mar 08 '00 Please Think About THIS Before Becoming Roommates
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by bkaysimon
Jul 05 '00 Apartment life - the greatest time
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by ar_c
Dec 30 '00 Roommates - an education in people
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by Tane25
Jan 29 '00 Roommate From H*ll!
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by mcgina
May 03 '01 Should I get a male roommate?
Men are such interesting creatures.... read full review
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by sparke61
Feb 19 '01 Roommates--They Aren't Just For Dormrooms Anymore
Compromise is very important, so is a sense of humor.... read full review
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by lansky2000
Feb 16 '00 Rent-A-Nerd?
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by caithnessfan
Jul 28 '01 Tips for harmony with the roomie (hopefuly)
CONSIDERATION and RESPECT are the keys.... read full review
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by smh32775
May 24 '00 Living with a human vacuum
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by cloesmom
Jul 16 '01 Never turn housemates into bedmates!
Forget slobs, sharing a bathroom, and partying roommates, here is the real no-no!... read full review
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by poseidon
Jan 31 '00 Roommates: Best Friend or Worst Nightmare?
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by jasonkirk
May 29 '00 The Odd Couple
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by noisey
Jun 29 '00 "Let's play Blackmail!"
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by mattjoe
Feb 21 '00 Learning to live with it.
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by muffyfufu
Sep 11 '00 The Roomate Crisis!
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by amyann16
Feb 06 '00 Welcome to the land of no privacy
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by Nightmare
Jun 14 '00 Negotiation as an art form
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by pcomsec
Jun 20 '00 How many girls to one bathroom??!!
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by jaseroque
Jan 28 '00 Your friend may not make a good roommate
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by BrianneG
Jan 08 '01 Horror stories you won't believe!
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by TresCrazyDiva
Oct 17 '01 Roommates: A Lesson in Common Sense, Respect, and Compromise
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by kinganamort
Feb 17 '00 Choose wisely!
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by SanguinMoon
Nov 17 '00 Roommates, Pompous, Rank & Risky. Part. 1
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by jenningspaige
Feb 19 '01 Roommates are a test in patience
Roommates are just people you live with. You will be fine if you are polite and you are open with them. Address your concerns and try to compromise. ... read full review
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by bethy
Apr 15 '00 Luck + work = happy roommates
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by DuchessVPI
Mar 25 '00 Give and Take...
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by charles
Jan 31 '00 Go Into It With All The Good Intent: Blessing Or Curse?
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by hwz1
Mar 01 '00 Want to Drive Your Roommate Crazy? Try These Ideas
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by dbhoutx
Feb 06 '00 Roommates: Pros & Cons
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by KaylaRaine
May 12 '00 Sometimes you luck out...sometimes you get stuck with a freak!
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by sisero8
Nov 07 '00 Wanted: Single White Female, Psychotic
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by LizaKM
Aug 04 '00 Roommates: During and Before College
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by braggio
Feb 20 '00 Roommate Realities
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by LeeCrawford
Feb 08 '00 think it through
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by mooncries18
Jan 29 '00 It was the best of times....it was the worst of times!
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by trombone1
Feb 26 '00 A Nightmare on University Street
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by zhouse
Jun 22 '00 Z HOUSE'S advice on college, PART FIVE (learn to like your roommate)
It is possible to like your roommate, but some effort from you and those who live with you is required.... read full review
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by lucypiggie
Nov 27 '00 R-E-S-P-E-C-T!
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by joshuaak
Jan 31 '00 Advice for new roomates
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by babypod
May 08 '00 "Mom, I think I am going to kill my roommate"
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by beachhoppr
Apr 26 '01 I can help! I have lived with Frankenstein, Freddy Krueger and other monsters
After years of roommates, I have seen them all. Here is a look at some of the types and how to deal with them.... read full review
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by KLHAMMAR
Dec 31 '00 I Am Your Worst Nightmare
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by jkerouac
Oct 03 '00 Remember "Not Me" of Family Circle fame?
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by tattooedjedi
Mar 03 '00 This Jedi's Roomate from the Darkside Story
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by PhishJedi
Jun 23 '01 Having a roommate (or three!) doesn't have to be hell
Follow the golden rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.... read full review
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by kilago
May 03 '00 rooming with friends...be warned.
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by petemans79
Nov 30 '00 First College Roommate Horror Story
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by raymondo
Jan 04 '01 A little courtesy goes a long way.
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by plunger1
Oct 03 '00 7 Roommates in 4 Years - What I Learned from Each
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by bassist695
Jul 18 '00 Memoirs of a Drug-Dealer's Roommate!!
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by melanierose
Oct 11 '00 The Horrors of Living With Two Men
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by SanguinMoon
Nov 17 '00 Roomates, Pompous, Rank & Risky. Part. II
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by Sugrplm
Jul 31 '00 How to have a successful year with your new roomie!
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by seeker1
Nov 27 '00 Through the Eyes of A Mother..
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by AmberJean
Jan 31 '00 Watch for Freaks!
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by sarah_azul
Jul 09 '00 Do I Smell or Something?
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by adage
Apr 13 '00 General Rooming Advice
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by notthetypical
Jul 16 '01 the oh-so-controversial roommate debate
Roommates,huh? Well,good luck!... read full review
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by msposner
Jul 14 '00 The easiest solution to roommate-related dilemmas...
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by LisPSUgrl
Jul 07 '00 Out with the Old, In with the New
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by Spikor
Oct 15 '00 The Horrors of Not Living With Your Girlfriend.
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by DukeSunflow
Oct 03 '00 Thank god for luck!
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by Smartyspice
Jun 18 '00 EWW! You smell like a GOAT!
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by RasputinAXP
Jul 15 '00 Fish on the doorknobs.
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by groove10
Feb 29 '00 It's a freakin crapshoot!
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by foofygrrl
Dec 27 '00 Maybe She Was Raised By Wolves
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by wieges
Sep 11 '00 ying and yang...
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by Rickie_
Feb 16 '00 The best roommate is no roommate
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by artra
Nov 20 '00 roomates- you can survive!!
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by SumGirl
Mar 06 '00 Dorm Roomies. . . don't end up in hell for a year.
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by little_wet_dog
Apr 24 '00 Random dorm roommates... to do or not to do?
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by SadieGlutz
Oct 25 '00 Roomaches
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by EnderZ
Jun 30 '00 Compromise, compromise
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by jenningspaige
Mar 07 '01 Just remember, communication is key...
Just remember: you will have a better relationship with your roommate if you are open and honest with them and you are willing to compromise. ... read full review
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by BSmith24
Jan 29 '00 Roomies---Ya Love 'em, Ya Hate 'em
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by RDavisUNR
Jun 27 '00 My Roommate PEED in my Fridge
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by mike_031882
Nov 26 '00 Who's laundry is this, anyway???
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by lovely_zelda
Dec 01 '00 If you loft your bed, there's a great place to hide the body!
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by jesso19
Dec 30 '00 How To Get Rid of the Roommate from Hell
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by JPeteQ
May 26 '00 Invasion of the space snatchers, or living with a roommate
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by Guildencrantz
Feb 01 '00 DIE LOSER!
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by ash12380
May 24 '00 Little Room of Horrors
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by DagdaMor
May 28 '00 Slaying the fiend
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by UFSteph
Jul 12 '00 Rule #1 of Roommates: Comprimise!!
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by little_wet_dog
Apr 24 '00 Random apartment roommates... to do or not to do?
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by la_monday
Jun 18 '00 You're my best friend - please don't live with me!
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by dahilia
Feb 20 '00 a match made in hell?
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by kippshives
Apr 06 '00 Urban Myth: if your roommate dies, you don't get a 4.0.
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by tcorey
May 01 '00 Acquaintances Are Better Than Friends!
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by AmyM
Feb 03 '00 The Lighter Side of Living without Mom and Dad
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by tmck1
Jan 27 '00 College Roommates
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by tigger_r13
Jun 03 '00 Roommates in college
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by petemans79
Nov 30 '00 Good Friends Don't Always Make Good Roommates
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by inthestars
Mar 14 '00 A Roommate Can Be A Friend or Foe
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by Metallion
Mar 21 '00 Should you try to be "best friends" with your roommate?
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by destipele
Jan 07 '01 A Lesson In Tolerence
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by charles
Feb 03 '00 How To Pick & Get Along With Roommates
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by sychodilik
Feb 06 '00 Rommies vs. Enemies
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by oychan
Mar 10 '00 Friends or not, think it through...
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by Maja
May 30 '00 Keep your distance
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by jesso19
Dec 30 '00 Be Nice. And if that doesn't work, get your own room!
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by spoalanm
Apr 22 '00 Roommates are Vastly Overrated.
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by Cigol
Feb 04 '00 Ugh...Roommates!
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by ScarlettRed_20
Apr 26 '00 Want to keep friends...Room with strangers
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by ilovejohn
Jan 27 '00 It can be a nightmare or it can be lots of fun!
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by puff_luvah
May 04 '00 The Return of the Cold War
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by MarciaYablon
Jul 17 '00 How to live with someone without ever acknowledging their existence
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by pazriela
Jun 29 '00 The Roommate Contract--Not Just for Lawyers!
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by axidty
Jun 09 '00 be open minded and prepared...that may not really be enough
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by mandhir
Apr 06 '01 Soul Mates!!
One should give each other their own time space.... read full review
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by seacow
Nov 12 '01 A pair of earphones can go a long way
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by duckyone
Jan 27 '00 Quite an adventure *updated*
Try to see their good points, learn to put up with the bad ones (if possible!) :)... read full review
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by nfg78
Dec 01 '00 Roommate vs. Friend
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by melliott03
Mar 01 '00 Sometimes It Doesn't Work Out
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by believeme1
Mar 17 '00 roommates u love them or hate them
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by kymbadlee
Apr 20 '00 Where To Begin...
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by RobbieDWms
Jan 31 '00 Learn your roommate
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by lizardlips
May 08 '00 Roommate luck... must be an Alaskan thing
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by wendy_walton
Nov 14 '00 Help! My Roomie is a Cockroach!
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by STPezatcha
Jan 31 '00 Hellejuah
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by Lirobis
Nov 02 '00 Friends are Not Always the Best Choice!
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by mountain.girl
Oct 08 '00 On making rules and dorm life
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by clb
Jun 14 '00 My roomy,My friend
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by Sara_R
May 18 '00 Roommate...is that an Australian word?
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by mrosenbe
Jun 25 '00 Roomates Sure Can Stink
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by ikkin6
May 19 '00 Best friends just dont work out
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by tippitytapp
Aug 15 '00 Life with a stranger
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by cissa_dee
Aug 06 '00 You Put What in my Fridge?!?!?
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by kewy
Jul 22 '00 Roommate basics, don't overlook 'em
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by Silkdanae
Nov 10 '00 Honesty is not always the best policy (the alternate sexuality episode)
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by allietiva
Apr 28 '00 Learn to Ignore
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by 00155
Feb 01 '00 R.A.
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by kellywlsc
Jun 28 '01 Roommate survival-the little things you don't even begin to anticipate
Try to anticipate small problems.... read full review
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by kfletcher45050
Dec 18 '00 You better know what the tape on the key hole means!!!
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