This past September, I started my sophomore year of college by moving in with three of my closest friends and I have enjoyed every second of it.

As I was getting ready to move out of the dorms, I had heard horror stories of friends who room together and end up despising one another. I was nervous about risking the relationships with the people that I loved. Fortunately, the exact opposite has happened.

At just 19 years old, we all moved into our very first apartment. Together, we have learned to cook, clean, pay bills, and grow into ourselves. Several months and many misadventures later, our apartment is now a home.

If you live or have ever lived with your favorite people, you'll be able to relate to this.

1. Home is home base

The apartment is the nucleus of your lives. Roommates, friends, significant others, and classmates all come and go on a daily basis. You know that someone will always be waiting for you when you get home.

2. Every night is a chance for a dance party

"Hey Alexa, can you play 'Boots' by Kesha?" (No? Just us?)

3. Each meal is a bonding experience

You learn each other's favorite recipes and concocted some of your own. Cooking dinner together is just a chance to hear about everyone's day while trying not to set off the smoke detector.

4. You always will have someone to go to events with

Group costumes, formal dates, and party pals are a given.

5. Your living room is your favorite spot

I know it sounds kind of silly that a room made up of cheap brown couches and and over-sized bean bag could be among by favorite spots but it is where so many of my most precious memories were made. It's where we watch our favorite shows, gather with friends, and spend most of our time together. I look forward to seeing my roommates waiting for me when I arrive home after a long day.

6. The best part about living with your friends is that you're comfortable around each other

Something that might have been embarrassing around strangers becomes a funny story when it's with friends. You're curious and care for one another. You know everything (and I mean everything) about each other and you still love them.