A common piece of advice given to me before finding a college roommate was to find someone new; living with my best friend from home wouldn't allow me to reach out to others, and we know too much about each other to live in a 10x10 living space. I proved those commentators wrong, and am peacefully living with one of my closest friends from home for over seven years--here's why:

1. We know how to cheer each other up.

We can tell when the other is upset, and we know exactly what they need. Whether it's a glass of wine, or a funny meme of Jeb Bush, we know how to get each other to crack a smile.

2. Sharing Clothes

We know each other's style and size, and there are almost no limitations in our mixed closets. We randomly find each other's clothes in our closets almost weekly.

3. Funny memories

"Remember when..." Followed by hours of laughter is a great way to unwind after a long day--and even the smallest things can spark memories from years ago that can leave us laughing for days.

4. Trips home are a breeze

"Do you need a ride?" Holiday weekends are easier on the parents when they only need to drive one way to get you to or from school. Carpooling from our down-the-block suburban homes to the same building in the city makes things less stressful for our parents, and more entertaining for us.

5. We'll always love each other

Whether we've seen each other way too much in the past 24 hours or we just need a goodnight cuddle because we miss our moms, living in close quarters with a childhood best friend is one of the most rewarding things I've decided to do in college. I will always have someone there for me when I need it most, and vice versa.