1. They are the first person you see when you wake up, and the last person you see before you go to sleep.

2. You can enjoy the silence and smell of coffee in the morning, both knowing that no one talks before 10 a.m.

3. You understand the difference between one another’s “I am not waking up yet” groans, and the “School is hard, so I’m going to watch Netflix” ones.

4. You can tell when each other are stressed and offer the perfect solution: whether that’s a hug or a “5 second dance party.”

5. You know all of each other’s problems, and don’t have to pay for therapy since you have them at your disposal 24/7.

6. Your closet doubles instantly. Throws entire contents of closet onto bed, shouting I have nothing to wear! Then glances at Roomie, “Can I borrow something?”

7. You have a live-in motivator that will yell at you if you start to get distracted from work. “Mary, tell me to focus.” “MADS FOCUS.” “Okay.”

8. You can have late night chats about life when your brain won’t shut off.

9. You have enough dirt on each other to last a lifetime.

10. You always have a buddy to go out with.

11. Sunday morning blues are fixed by Bagel Station with the roomie.

12. You understand on laundry days that your room will shrink, and you are both fine with that.

13. Sharing is caring. Food, school supplies, this, that and the other, are always available.

14. Movie nights are the stuff of dreams. Add some popcorn and mini M&M’s to the mix to reach perfection.

15. They see you at your best and your worst, and love you all the same.

xoxo, LOVE YOU ROOMIE