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14 Things That Happen When You Live With Roommates

14. You become each others best friends

Lauren Burkholder

Oct 31, 2019

West Chester University

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14 Things That Happen When You Live With Roommates

Lauren Burkholder

Living with roommates has been one of the best experiences of my life. It's not always perfect, but I wouldn't have it any other way. We make each other laugh, listen to each other cry, support each other, make fun of each other, and do so many things together. If you have ever lived with roommates before, you will probably be able to relate to these 14 things that happen when you live with other people. If you haven't ever lived with roommates before, this is what you have to look forward to!

1. You start to use the same phrases

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One person will say something (usually pretty funny) and then it becomes a common catch phrase for everyone. It McHappens.

2. You determine who is the grandma, mom, child, and Jared the Football Dad

Lauren Burkholder

One goes to bed early and cooks for everyone. One makes sure everyone is safe and healthy. One doesn't know metal can't go into the microwave. And one screams at the TV during every Philadelphia sports game.

3. You meal plan, grocery shop, and cook together

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We may make a hot mess in the kitchen and somehow manage to dirty every single cooking utensil, but it's fun and yummy!

4. You constantly tag each other in recipes and memes

We also print them out and stick them to the ceiling over the couch.

5. You distract each other from getting work done

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No joke, this is pretty much what it looks like.

6. You hide things around the apartment and wait impatiently for one of your roommates to find it and post it on their Snap Story

Lauren Burkholder

Usually it doesn't take long but sometimes it can take awhile

7. You all buy matching shirts for the holidays

Lauren Burkholder

The Christmas/Hanukkah sweaters are coming, don't worry.

8. You roast each other about every little thing

Amy Oberholtzer

I know, I eat a lot of food, Amy, but you can keep McRoasting me for it.

9. You take jokes too far... WAY too far

Lauren Burkholder

This filter has definitely been over done but we somehow fine it McFunnier every time.

10. You do almost everything together

Amy Oberholtzer

Whenever there is an event, we invite each other. When there is nothing to do, we plan something together.

11. You take pictures on each others phones when they leave them unattended for them to find later

Amy Oberholtzer

I literally have an entire photo album on my phone full of flattering selfies like these... but mostly just pictures of the kitchen table.

12. You become each others therapists

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There is a reason that meme is taped to the ceiling above the couch... it makes a great confession couch to cry about how lemon difficult life is. But, no matter what is going on, we always support each other.

13. You adopt a mutual friend who is always over as a fifth roommate

Amy Oberholtzer

Everyone, meet Demi.

14. You become each others best friends

Lauren Burkholder

Amy and I were roommates last year, too, but Jess just moved in this semester. Instantly, we became best friends and I am so grateful to have them in my life! I seriously McLove you gorls :)

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14 Things That Happen When You Live With Roommates

14. You become each others best friends

1. You start to use the same phrases

2. You determine who is the grandma, mom, child, and Jared the Football Dad

3. You meal plan, grocery shop, and cook together

4. You constantly tag each other in recipes and memes

5. You distract each other from getting work done

6. You hide things around the apartment and wait impatiently for one of your roommates to find it and post it on their Snap Story

7. You all buy matching shirts for the holidays

8. You roast each other about every little thing

9. You take jokes too far... WAY too far

10. You do almost everything together

11. You take pictures on each others phones when they leave them unattended for them to find later

12. You become each others therapists

13. You adopt a mutual friend who is always over as a fifth roommate

14. You become each others best friends

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

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2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

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5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

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Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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