Dear Roommate (former and current),
When I met you, I had no idea just how cramped our living space would be, or how much time I would actually spend with you in that tiny space. I had no idea how much I would learn about you, about your past, about your hopes and dreams. I never would have guessed I would love you so much, or you would be that person that I would be totally okay with being completely broken around. I really didn’t know what living with you would be like, but now I do.
First of all, thank you. Thank you for putting up with my craziness, and my ever growing pile of clothes next to the closet. I really appreciate you always talk to me with love, and you’re always there for me, even when I don’t recognize it. I see what you do for me from day to day, and how you always make sure to let me know I’m appreciated.
I’ve had some of the best times with you, whether it be meals that we’ve spent together, movie nights, spontaneous moments of bonding or even just those moments when we just quietly sit in each other’s company. I love that we don’t have to entertain each other; we can just spend time being together. Our random adventures to pick up toothpaste or coffee are some of my favorite memories.
I love being able to be silly with you. I can sing about my toe socks or my giant teddy bear and you won’t bat an eye. I’ve learned to love your silly faces or the sounds you make when you’re trying to settle down from a long, hard day.
The biggest challenge I’ve had to face has been making sure no matter what, I always make time out of the craziness of school and life to always be there for you too. I know I haven’t always been the best at noticing when things are not so sunny, or at making sure to let you know where I am… I’m working on it.
I’m working on a lot of things, and that includes being a better roommate, and a better friend. I have a lot left to learn about friendship and how to show you that you are valuable to me in a way that speaks to you especially. I don’t always do things the right way, but I know that no matter what, at the end of the day, you’re someone I can come to and trust when I need a shoulder to cry on, or just talk to about that crazy paper that I have to turn in in two days.
No matter what, I want you to know I’m always here for you. Even if I seem like I’m lost in my own little world, I will always make time for you. You mean the world to me, and I’m so thankful that of all of the people in the world, you’re the one I get to share my space with, no matter how cramped it is!
With much love,
Your college roommate.
