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11 Signs You Have An Honorary Roommate

Make yourself at home, why don't you?

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Rachel Zadeits

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For some of us, coming to college was the first time we ever had to share a room. It was a big change, but a fun one. As you meet more and more people over the course of your college career, it seems to be a pattern that you will at some point have that one friend that doesn't live with you, but acts like they do. We call those people, "Honorary Roommates" and here are 11 signs you have one in your life.


You come home and they're already in your room.

Your door wasn't open. You've been gone all day. Nice to see you too, I guess.

They help themselves to all your food.

That leftover pizza you thought was in you fridge has somehow magically disappeared.

Your clothes are their clothes.

"I'm borrowing this."

They've requested their own space in your closet.

Of course, because college has ample space for everyone.

People are shocked when they find out you're not roommates.

Wait, does she even live in this building?

They've added their name to your door.

Squad goals, am I right?

Sometimes they sleep in your bed even though they have their own.

Note to self: twin dorm beds are not ideal for sleepovers.

They never knock.

Yeah, go ahead, come on in.

They leave their miscellaneous items all over your room while you and your actual roommate wonder who's stuff it is...

Some of the Schmidt's jar.
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"Is this yours?" "No..."

Sometimes they follow you into the bathroom while you shower so they can talk to you.

The more the merrier, right?

No matter how much they're in your space, you wouldn't have it any other way.

To my honorary roommate, I wouldn't trade you for the world. You're always welcome to eat my food, wear my clothes, and even talk to me while I shower.

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