Whether you have lived with the opposite sex or not, we all know there are some benefits and some downfalls when living with anybody. It's hard to share your space with another person, but these are the reasons why living with a dude really isn't all that bad.
1. Less drama.
Sure you might get into the occasional argument, but they don’t drag it out. You say what’s on your mind and then you move on. Therefore, saving you from a week of dirty looks and passive-aggressive comments. It’s really a win-win situation.
2. No fighting over the bathroom.
I don’t know about you, but I love the fact that my roommate literally takes 15 minutes in the bathroom. This leaves me with the option to take however long I want to get ready (sorry, Nathan).
3. No fighting over who is doing laundry.
While I personally feel like I can never have enough clothes – I do have a lot. So I try to do laundry every couple of days. Guy roommates maybe do their laundry once a month. I think I can sacrifice the washer and dryer that often.
4. They can give you the reality check you need.
Although I’m almost positive my guy roommate hates hearing about my girl problems, he is always there to give me a reality check when I need it. Boys tend not to make mountains out of mole hills very often and can usually look at a situation differently than a woman can. I might not want to hear his advice, but sometimes I need to.
5. They provide the feeling of safety.
Although it would be nice to just feel safe in your home – sometimes that’s not a reality. Having a guy roommate makes you freak out a little less when you hear weird noises at night. To be fair it’s probably just the cat summoning Satan.
6. They're pretty handy to have around.
Whether you need a jar opened, something fixed or a spider to be killed, they have your back on this one. Especially the spider situation, because I’m not going near it.
7. They toughen you up.
When living with a guy roommate, you learn to not be so sensitive. You regularly insult each other, but more times than not it’s meant to be endearing – not mean.
8. They don't bring a lot of baggage.
No, I’m not talking about emotional baggage, I’m talking about literal stuff. They keep it minimal which means that I am always free to bring home more crap from Gordman’s that I don’t need and have somewhere to put it.
9. They might turn you on to some new Netflix shows.
I’m terrible when it comes to Netflix. I will spend 45 minutes searching for the perfect thing to watch and still not have a decision. My roommate however takes five minutes to choose and I usually end up liking whatever he picks. So that’s always cool.
10. There's always pizza and beer around when you need it.
I know that when I am having a hard day, I can expect to come home to pizza and beer. Not because he knew I was having a hard day, but because that’s dinner five nights of the week.
Sure, guys can sometimes be gross, loud and crude. But the truth is they can make some pretty awesome roommates. So if you are on the fence about living with a guy or not, hopefully this article has given you some insight into the good that can come from it. I know I wouldn’t trade my roomie for anyone else.
