subject: Advertise For Lazy Roommates Today [print this page] When students go to college sharing an apartment is very popular, with the economy bad other people are looking into this. If you are thinking of renting an apartment you may want to check into sharing the expense with someone else. There are websites that you can use to find someone that will get along with you and the way that you live, you can easily find someone who has the same outlook on life as yourself and won't cause problems.
Free roommate finders generally allow you to search for free, which is a great service. You can list certain attributes and characteristics that you would like your prospective roommates to have so you will be more likely to get along. You can even find roommates with similar work schedules so you will not be disturbed during the hours you are asleep. If you prefer a roommate with an alternate schedule, you will be matched with those individuals as well. Everyone looks for something different in a perfect living companion.
First male or female? With some people they can share with either male or female but be sure that you check everything out before you decide. If you are a female and you decide to let a male share the expenses and the apartment they have a completely different outlook on things than you.
After all, introducing a new and completely different personality can alter the dynamics and interaction of a group. If you already have roommates with very different personal styles, say one is very much a people person while the other is more reserved, then you've probably noticed some friction between them. So finding someone who has character traits that will blend well with you and your roomates is very important. Another area that may generate conflicts are interests and hobbies; if you and your roommate have completely different tastes in fun, entertainment, and food, you may find it difficult to live together peacefully.
It's also important that you make it very clear how long the roommate can stay. While most people sign rental agreements that are for one year, some leases are for a month or even a week. To ensure you have a strong relationship with your roommate, you need to take care of any potential problems right away and make sure that all the terms are contained in a binding agreement. Finally, it's always a good idea to find a roommate who entertains the same way you do.
