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11 Ways You Know You Have An Amazing Roommate

Some people have roommate horror stories that send chills down most people's spines, while others find a lifelong best friend.

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11 Ways You Know You Have An Amazing Roommate
Leah Doty

A few very lucky people end up getting roommates who are a perfect match, while others get roommates from hell. College is always made a little easier when you have an amazing sidekick riding the rollercoaster by your side.

1. You Know Eachothers Schedules

You know their schedule better than you know your own.

2. Late Night Pillow Talks

You might have an 8am in the morning, but you are still willing to stay up and talk about life for 2 hours with your roommate.

3. You Know Eachothers Love Lives

You know more details about their relationships than anyone else.

4. They Give You Pep Talks When You Need It


Because sometimes you just need someone to tell you that everything is going to be okay.

5. You Compare Yourselves to Other Roommates, Knowing You're The Better Match

You scope out other roommates and know that they could never compare to the awesome relationship you guys have.

6. You Miss Eachother When You Leave For The Weekend

You're lost when they go home, even just for one weekend.

7. You Know About Their Friends From Home

You know way too much about their home friends and start to get emotionally involved with it.

8. You Binge Watch Netflix Together

Let's just say one more episode is not a foreign term in your room.

9. You Become Longtime Best Friends

College won't be the end of your friendship.

10. They Are There For You When You Need To vent

Even if they aren't part of it, they listen to your drama and you listen to theirs.

11. You Come Up With Awesome Plans Together

You always find ways to make college just a little bit more exciting.

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