{"id":444,"date":"2018-06-30T11:25:00","date_gmt":"2018-06-30T11:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.colive.in\/?p=444"},"modified":"2025-08-29T14:33:23","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T09:03:23","slug":"when-quit-living-with-a-bad-roommate-find-out-here","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.colive.com\/blog\/when-quit-living-with-a-bad-roommate-find-out-here\/","title":{"rendered":"When Quit Living With A Bad Roommate? Find Out Here"},"content":{"rendered":"

In most cases when people hear that you live along with a roommate, they think, \u201cOh Great! You Two Must Be Best Friends Then!\u201d But hey, it\u2019s not a fairy tale. In fact, in a majority of the cases, living with a roommate is more of a horrific situation. Well, just because you live together, doesn’t really mean you get along well, isn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n

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The reality is people are difficult, and when it is about living with a roommate there is no escaping the imperfections of humanity. There will be tough scenarios, think about someone leaving their dirty dishes in the sink to ferment, blast music at the most inopportune moments, or finish the last roll of toilet paper and forget to buy more.<\/p>\n

So, in such situations, you try to tackle them by talking to your roommate about the problems and try to be better co-habitants. While these aren\u2019t easy conversations to make, they seem perfect and a simple way to fix the issues between you two.<\/p>\n

But, what isn\u2019t simple is to understand when things are going haywire between you too. Basically, recognize if you are stuck with an impossible bad roommate and sharing a relationship that has turned totally bitter. Here’s a guide to knowing when to quit living with them and move out.<\/p>\n

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What Defines A Bad Roommate?<\/h3>\n

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According to a survey by RENTCaf\u00e9<\/a> that polled over 1,500 adults in the U.S a bad roommate can be defined as:<\/p>\n

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From loud noises at peculiar hours to failing to pay their share of the rent, roommate horror stories involve a gamut of diverse issues. When you are rooming with your best friends or randomly searched for one on the internet, there is no one who wants to live a story filled with dread or deceit by getting stuck with a bad roommate.<\/p>\n

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Read:\u00a0Funny Ways To Get Rid Of A Bad Roommate<\/a><\/p>\n

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Signs That Indicate Things Between You Two Are Going Haywire<\/h3>\n

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Disputes between roommates are normal, after all, we all are human. But few recurring behaviours indicate when one should raise the RED Flag.<\/p>\n

Pay close attention to how you and your roommates are reacting to differences<\/strong>. If there are rapid changes in mood, there is something that isn\u2019t right between you two. Arguing more often, not speaking to each other unless it is really necessary, turning into a total monster within seconds, and making no efforts to fix things <\/strong>are few tough scenarios you might experience. Well, forgetting to replace the toilet paper is irritating, but flying off the handle is extreme.<\/p>\n

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When being at home stresses you out<\/strong> and you start feeling that you are actually sitting on eggshells at home, things aren\u2019t healthy. Your productivity at work or studies can get directly affected. Also, there shouldn\u2019t be any need to go out of your way to avoid upsetting each other.<\/p>\n

If someone is repeatedly at fault<\/strong>, then something is definitely off. It is advised not to fall into the pit of the blame game<\/strong> as it can turn things even nastier. When you reach the situation when you and your roommate cannot do anything right together \u2013 Alert!!!<\/p>\n

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When To Walk Out?<\/h3>\n

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So far the scene has been more of dealing with those micro and passive aggression and aggressiveness. But when you reach the saturation point, it\u2019s worth drawing a line in the sand. Yes, it\u2019s time to find a new place to stay for your own good.<\/p>\n