Setting Boundaries With Roommates

Sharing a space with someone you haven't known for long can be difficult. As a college student, you can expect a roommate that has different habits, morals, cleaning styles, and even living experiences than you. Setting boundaries with roommates is essential. Creating healthy boundaries that help navigate your differences can greatly help you. How should you create these boundaries? Here are some helpful tips for developing healthy boundaries with your roommate.  Tips On Setting Healthy Boundaries With Roommates Develop An Understanding Of How Each Of You Live Avoid Conflict & Confusion By Being Upfront With Each Other Create A Safe Space For Each Of You Develop An Understanding Of How Each Of You Live The first way to set boundaries with your roommate is by developing healthy communication skills. Express your roommate's living styles and expectations and how they can also meet those expectations for you. The two of you should have conversations to learn from one another. Do you like it quiet while you sleep? Do you mind having visitors in the room? Are you extremely organized, or do you prefer a little clutter? These are questions that both should ask. Furthermore, if you have an issue with something...