Many of us go in blind freshmen year when it comes to picking a roommate. Some of us get lucky and find one that is the perfect fit! And other times you don't get so lucky and end up with a messy roommate or one you don't have anything in common with. Here are just a few examples to tell if you have the perfect roommate:
1. Forces you to go outside when you would rather be a hermit.
They are there to remind you there is a life outside your room. From dragging you to the movies or to a party, in the end you are glad you went.
2. Puts up with you when you are binge watching every series on Netflix.
From "Grey's Anatomy" to "Supernatural" they come to know every character's name and becomes just invested in the show as you are, whether they like it or not.
3. They put up with your crazy fish obsession.
Whether you have one or ten fish your roommate is like the other parent, they are in it whether they like it or not.
4. You both go to bed and wake up at the same time.
Going to bed late or sleeping in you both value your sleep and some how found the knack of getting up at the same time on the weekends.
5. They talk some sense into you when you want to sneak a dog in your room.
Whether it is a dog or a different furry friend your roommate is there to explain to you for the hundredth time you can’t keep a pet in your room.
6. Checks to make sure you are okay when you are out late.
You tell your roommate you will be back at 11:00 and it is 11:01 and they threaten to call the cops. At least you can count on someone noticing if you were missing.
7. Have the same taste in music.
You and your roommate can jam out to the same artist, making study sessions or cleaning your room ten times better.
8. Puts up with your crazy antics.
From skipping down the hallway in a Teletubby costume to dancing in your room to Beyoncé they understand you need to let loose sometimes and have fun.
9. Understands how much you value sleep.
This is a deal breaker for most college students. Your roommate doesn’t judge if you sleep all day. They are willing get ready for class in the dark and tiptoes throughout the room.
10. Can take a prank.
Whether it taking their fish from the fish bowl or hiding in the bathroom for an hour just to scare them they can laugh alongside you and plot their revenge.
11. You can vent to them about your boy/girl problems.
You can spend hours in your room trying to figure out the perfect text to send to their crush.
12. There is always someone to eat with.
Whether it is eating together at the cafeteria or making Romen Noodles at 1:00 a.m. you know there is always someone you can share a meal with.
13. You can say something dumb and won’t be judged … well most of the time.
Your room is safe zone for the most part. There are always a few that you can’t help but to tweet and text everyone about.
14. Your roommate leaves for the weekend and you are not excited.
You might jump in joy for the first five minutes but pretty soon you wonder how you ever lived without your roommate.
