As you look for a roommate, take time to compare your personality traits and lifestyles.

Discuss your living habits and past living experiences. Talk about what each of you expects in a roommate relationship. This partnership should be one which compliments both parties.

Consider and discuss these things…

• Sharing arrangements for food, phone and Internet

• Sharing arrangements for cleaning and tidiness

• Personal habits and needs

• Loaning and borrowing personal property

• Smoking, drugs and alcohol use

• Entertainment and guests

• Music and television

• Personality traits and communication patterns