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Living with someone elseeven yourfriends!has its fair share of challenges.
But even if you feel that youre the best person to live with, yourroommatescan throw you a curveball.
It was a bolt from the blue.
Now, the mans asking the internet whether he was wrong to do what he did.
Youll find the full story below.
Youll findBored Pandasinterview with him as you read on.
A bit of friction is to be expected when living with other people.
Instead, you should think of it as temporary.
Regarding furniture, never buy it, electronics, or decorations together with a roommate.
We askedDavisfor his thoughts on what qualities a truly great roommate has.
From his perspective, there needs to be compatibility in both lifestyle and personalities among the people living together.
Roommates get into trouble when they fail to talk through these sorts of flash points before they happen.
Its your property, after all.
You paid for everything!
Its not petty, its fair.
For one, bulkier things can be a hassle to move.
So, it might be practical and less of a headache to leave the older stuff behind.
Having to move out at the drop of a hat can be incredibly stressful.
Read your contract in full to check how much time you have to legally move out.
If youre being unfairly pressured, talk to your landlord directly.
Again, read the contract.
Then, read up on your local laws.
There are a few silver linings.
For one, its an opportunity to take stock of everything you own and downsize.
All of us pick up clutter over the years.
Some of it is sentimental.
Some of it is useful.
Take whats salvageable to your local charity or goodwill shop.
Throw out the rest.
These sorts of high-pressure situations can also help you get to grips with who your real friends are.
Meanwhile, so-calledfairweather friendsonly hang around when things are easy and fun.
When you need help, all they have are excuses.
You may need to rethink your relationship with them.
before moving in with them or come up with a comprehensive list of rules for everyone to follow.
Many internet users who stumbled across the story wanted to share their perspectives.
Heres what they told the author
Thanks!
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