Roommates. We've all had them, good, bad, and otherwise, so it can start to feel as if the perfect roommate will never come along. Then, like fate, one day you meet someone who doesn't snore, isn't too messy, but isn't a clean freak, and wears the same size shoes as you. For all of you still looking, here are some helpful tips to know if you've found "the one".
1. They join in on your shenanigans.
Most of the best memories from college start as dumb ideas, so it's important to find someone who will encourage your ridiculous side...to a point.
2. They jump for joy when they see you at the end of a long day.
And they send you a string of emojis when you say you're on your way home.
3. They tolerate your affection, even if they don't like it.
Maybe you like to cuddle and they don't, but that doesn't stop you from trying.
4. They go to great lengths to make you laugh.
If you're feeling down for any reason, you can count on them to hit you up with an ugly selfie or funny meme to help you get your groove back.
5. They'll step in if you need them, regardless of the circumstance.
If you need them to pretend to be your long lost sister who you have recently reconnected with to get out of something last minute or pretend to have a crisis so you can leave a date midway, they've got your back.
6. They're always in sync with you.
You can always go to them for new tv and music recomendations because you seem to like 99% of the same things.
7. They get your sense of humor, no matter how stupid.
Because depending on the day, I might have a witty, dry sense of humor full of sarcasm and intelligent comments....or I might laugh at a fart joke.
8. They understand what you mean with a look, or hand gesture.
Bonus points if they know what you're talking about based on vague adjectives, ex: "What's that movie with the guy and the bird called again?" "Oh, you mean Up?"
9. They celebrate the little moments with you, just like the big ones.
This includes but is not limited to: getting a good grade on an exam, birthdays, wearing matching socks, finally talking to a cute boy in your class, or perfecting your eyebrows.
10. They acknowledge that SO's can come and go, but roommates are forever.
"Omg, of course I love your boyfriend! But I need you to bail on him so that you can hang out with me instead."
11. They know how to snap you out of your slumps.
Whether it's getting you out of bed to make your 8 AM class or getting you out of your pajamas on a Friday night, they always combine the right amount of love and honesty.
12. They know you're joking when you say you're going to stop eating junk food.
Okay, so we should start buying Diet Dr. Pepper? Wearing yoga pants and running shoes while we eat ice cream?
But, most importantly, they're the person that you can sit in silence with for hours and still want to keep around; they see you at your best and your worst and they stay at your side.
