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I am a 23F who has lived at home all of my life, while commuting to Uni. I started a new (and better paying) job last year and have decided that I would like to finally move out on my own. I made an account on various websites and found something I think might work. My half of the bills is within my range, the apartment is in a beautiful, gated community & is a 15 min. commute from my job & a little bit further from my college.
I'm not gonna lie; I'm nervous as hell. While I've paid bills every month at home (I'm talking a good $600-800 a month, not just "Hey parents, I'll pay the electric bill this month"), and have spent weeks at friends houses, I've never actually lived anywhere that wasn't with someone I 100% trusted. But it's time for me to move out. It's time for me to spread my wings & be independent.
I guess my question is, does anyone think it's a good idea to move in with two male strangers? Its not like I think they're going to try something, but we live in a society where that happens and is way too prevalent in the college life, so it's something I'm aware could happen. Also, are there any questions I need to ask my potential roommates? I'm heading over tomorrow to check out the place & I'd like to have a list of questions put together before then. We've already briefly discussed utilities, habits & proclivities (eg, one's a smoker & the other works 3rd shift). Thank you in advance for your help.
Also, moving in with friends is not an option for various reasons.
The only way I'd move in with 2 male roommates is if I knew them fairly well. I just think there's too much risk & too many unknowns. If you don't have to move immediately, why not take your time & look for an all-female roommate situation?
The only way I'd move in with 2 male roommates is if I knew them fairly well. I just think there's too much risk & too many unknowns. If you don't have to move immediately, why not take your time & look for an all-female roommate situation?
^Agree with this. And yes OP, it could possibly work out but I sure wouldn't attempt it unless you knew them well enough as FMLL stated and because it is your first go-around renting on your own.
And it is difficult to tell you what questions to ask because we don't know you, your likes, dislikes, personality, habits, wants, needs, etc.
Are the two men gay? That would make a difference.
Why are you paying half the bills when there are three people living there?
Agree. Rent/bills shout be divided equally amongst the number of people living there, otherwise you're subsidizing one of the other 2 roommates and you'll come to resent that arrangement.
You will end up being their mother or worse. You will end up cleaning and cooking....When I was young I never shared a place with strangers...either family or a mate...
You will end up being their mother or worse. You will end up cleaning and cooking....When I was young I never shared a place with strangers...either family or a mate...
That's the most realistic worst-case scenario... Other than that, there's nothing wrong with it.
Haven't you been around long enough to know that this only works in situation comedies ? This sounds bad before you even go to look at it. Stay away !!!!!
When I was in college we had a female roommate. (I am male) It was a 3br apartment...2 males and 1 female. We split everything 3 ways. She had her own bathroom, the other guy and I shared the other bathroom. It worked out great, no issues.
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