Dearest Roommate,

Where do I even begin?

I’m so thankful that we met at freshman orientation over two years ago. I’m so thankful that we ended up rooming together freshman year. I’m so thankful that we just clicked and that you are now my absolute best friend.

I arrived at freshman orientation hoping to find my future roommate. I pictured my roommate as a girl that was laid-back, easy to live with, and easy get along with. I was told countless times by my parents as well as my orientation leader that my roommate does not have to be my best friend, and that she should be someone that I can share a civil relationship with.

After hearing this spiel over and over again, I realized that I felt slightly disappointed because I knew that I wanted more than just a “civil relationship” with my roommate. I wanted a person that I could share the greatest laughs with, someone that I could open up to about anything and everything, someone that would always have my back no matter what. I can confidently say that I found that person, and that that person is you. I got the perfect roommate and now I can’t picture my life without you.

I was so nervous when I found out that I would be randomly assigned to a roommate for the night at orientation. When we first met in the dorm room, I was so nervous but we got to talking and got to know each other. We stayed up really late that night talking about our lives, who we were, and where we came from. That’s when I realized that we really got along and hit it off. I asked you if you had an official roommate yet, and you said that you didn’t which made me so happy and then led me to the nerve-wracking question, “So, you wanna be my roommate?” …and everything fell into place.

Now, here we are, fall semester of our junior year and we’re still living together. Freshman, sophomore, and now junior year. We’ve made so many amazing memories together, we’ve laughed our hardest, we’ve created a bond that can never be broken. You accept me for who I am, you make me feel good about myself, you give me the motivation to keep going, especially when I need it the most. I honestly don’t know what I would do without you. You are everything that I wanted in my roommate and more.

Over the past two years, we have heard about some pretty crazy roommate scenarios. Roommates who just didn’t work out, living styles that completely clashed. I have heard more bad stories about roommates than good which has made me realize how truly blessed I am to have you. I don’t know of many people who are best friends with their roommate and that’s why I consider myself so lucky. You’re one in a million.

I want you to know how much I appreciate you and how much I adore you. You’re my rock, my partner in crime, my other half…you’re my soulmate. I can’t wait to experience the next two years of college with you right by my side. Thank you for being you, you really are the best there is.

With Love,

Your Roommate