Are You a Good Roommate? Take the Test

1. Does your roommate have to be, or become, a close friend?

Yes

No

2. Is it OK to take on more than your fair share of the household responsibilities?

Yes

No

3. If your roommate is away and you find out last minute that a friend of yours needs a place to stay, what would you do?

Let them sleep in your roommate’s bed

Let them sleep in your bed or on your couch

4. How should you respond to a roommate who says they’re “just no good at,” say, doing dishes or cleaning?

Do the task yourself

Insist that they try it

5. Living with a roommate as an adult at some point increases your chances of successfully living with a romantic partner someday.

True

False

6. An annoying roommate usually impacts all aspects of your life.

True

False

7. When something a roommate does is bothering you, what do you do?

Ask them to talk about it

Keep it to yourself.

8. Should you know a roommate’s emergency contacts?

Yes

No

9. A roommate is comfortable telling you about their conflicts with their parents or co-workers, or details about their romantic life. Should you do the same?

Yes

No

10. If a roommate upsets or disappoints you, it's fair to ignore their messages or texts or even give them the silent treatment.

True

False

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